RCMP Community Alert: Suspicious Vehicle Fire Under Investigation in Bas-Paquetville, N.B.

Section 1: The Alert

The Caraquet RCMP are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire after a jeep with a U-Haul trailer attached was set ablaze on Paquetville Road in Bas-Paquetville, New Brunswick. The incident occurred on March 14, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m., and police are now calling on the public to help move the investigation forward.

Investigators have concluded that the fire was deliberately set. No injuries were reported, but the circumstances are considered serious, and officers are working to determine who is responsible and why. This alert forms part of CrimeCanada.ca’s ongoing coverage of national community safety alerts and police investigations to keep residents informed and vigilant.

Section 2: Official Details

According to information released by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), the following details are confirmed:

• On March 14, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m., members of the Caraquet RCMP Detachment received a report of a vehicle on fire on Paquetville Road in Bas-Paquetville, N.B..
• The vehicle involved was a jeep with a U-Haul trailer attached.
• Following initial investigative work, police determined that the fire had been intentionally set and is being treated as a suspicious and deliberate act.
• No injuries were reported in connection with this incident.
• The investigation remains active and ongoing under the Northeast District RCMP, Caraquet Detachment.

RCMP Request for Public Assistance

The Crime Canada community and local residents are urged to assist if they have any information that could help identify those responsible or clarify what happened before, during, or after the fire.

If you have any information related to this vehicle fire, suspicious activity, or potential suspects, please contact:

• Caraquet RCMP Detachment: 506-726-5222
• General RCMP New Brunswick contact: 506-393-3000
• Email (RCMP New Brunswick): [email protected]

For those who wish to provide information anonymously, the following options are available through Crime Stoppers:

• Call 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
• Use the secure P3 Mobile App
• Submit a Secure Web Tip via www.crimenb.ca

CrimeCanada.ca also provides a dedicated channel to help the public understand how to share safety information and tips with authorities as part of a broader effort to support safer communities across the country.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, deliberate vehicle fires pose a significant safety concern for both residents and first responders. An intentionally set fire on a roadway such as Paquetville Road in Bas-Paquetville not only damages property but can rapidly endanger nearby homes, passing motorists, and emergency personnel. Even when no one is injured, these incidents may signal broader criminal activity or escalating behaviour that communities need to take seriously.

For residents in New Brunswick, staying alert to unusual behaviour around parked vehicles, trailers, and isolated roadways—especially during late-night and early-morning hours—can be critical. If you notice individuals loitering around vehicles, transferring items in a suspicious way, or attempting to tamper with fuel caps or trailers, it is safer to keep your distance and report what you see (time, location, descriptions, and any vehicle licence plates) to police rather than intervening yourself. Timely reporting of suspicious activity, no matter how minor it may seem, can help investigators connect key details and prevent further harm.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the new-brunswick community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.