Community Alert: Snowmobile and Trailer Theft Near Hampden Junction

RCMP Investigating Theft Near Deer Lake

Deer Lake RCMP is investigating the theft of a snowmobile and an enclosed cargo trailer from a storage location in the Hampden Junction area of Newfoundland and Labrador. Police are appealing to residents and travellers who may have seen suspicious activity or these specific vehicles in recent days.

The theft was reported to police just before 3:00 p.m. on May 18, 2026. Investigators believe the snowmobile and trailer were taken sometime between Wednesday, May 13, and Monday, May 18, from a storage site in the Hampden Junction area. Anyone who noticed unusual vehicle movements, towing activity, or unfamiliar vehicles in the area during that period is urged to come forward.

Official Details and How the Public Can Help

According to Deer Lake RCMP, the following items were reported stolen from the Hampden Junction storage site:

• Stolen Trailer
  • Type: Enclosed cargo trailer
  • Colour: White
  • Licence plate: TLL 941 (Newfoundland and Labrador)
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 5NHUTW429FT624391
• Stolen Snowmobile
  • Make/Model: 2021 Ski Doo Expedition SE
  • Colour: Red
  • Licence plate: SME 561 (Newfoundland and Labrador)
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 2BPSAEMA3MV000194

The investigation is ongoing, and officers are working to track the movements of the stolen property. These items may still be in the region or could have been moved elsewhere in the province. If you operate or work around highways, repair shops, storage yards, or towing services, please be alert for a white enclosed trailer or a red 2021 Ski Doo Expedition SE matching the details above.

CrimeCanada.ca is asking our community to assist Deer Lake RCMP. If you have seen these vehicles, know who may be in possession of them, or have any information about suspicious activity in the Hampden Junction area between May 13 and May 18, you are urged to contact police immediately.

• To speak directly with investigators, call Deer Lake RCMP at 709-635-2173.
• To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers:
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: www.nlcrimestoppers.com
  • Mobile: Use the P3Tips app

Even small details—such as dashcam footage, noticing a new trailer or snowmobile suddenly appearing on a property, or hearing others talk about a recently acquired Ski Doo or trailer—may help move this investigation forward.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, property crimes like the theft of snowmobiles and cargo trailers affect both individual owners and the broader community. These vehicles are often high-value items, and thefts can be tied to wider patterns of stolen property being moved across regions. Residents near Deer Lake and surrounding communities can better understand local trends by reviewing our Deer Lake, Newfoundland and Labrador crime statistics and safety data, which provide context on reported offences and public safety indicators.

To reduce the risk of similar incidents, we encourage owners of recreational vehicles and trailers to secure them with multiple layers of protection: use quality locks on hitches and doors, consider wheel locks, park in well-lit and visible areas, and document VINs, licence plates, and photos for quick reporting if a theft occurs. Reporting suspicious activity—such as unfamiliar vehicles loitering near storage sites, people tampering with trailers, or unexplained towing at odd hours—helps law enforcement respond faster and can prevent further crimes. Our mission is to support safer communities across Newfoundland and Labrador by keeping residents informed and engaged with police investigations like this one.

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 newfoundland-and-labrador 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.