Community Alert: Stolen Dodge Ram Truck in Kierstead Mountain, NB

Section 1: The Alert

The Sussex RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a stolen pickup truck taken from a residence in Kierstead Mountain, New Brunswick. The vehicle, a black 2008 Dodge Ram, was reported stolen from a home on Gibbon Mountain Road overnight.

Investigators believe the theft happened on April 16, 2026, sometime between midnight and 6:00 a.m. The truck has a distinct New Brunswick licence plate and a specific vehicle identification number (VIN). Police are urging anyone who has seen this vehicle, or who may have security camera footage or other information from that time frame, to come forward immediately.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the official information released by the Sussex Detachment, Southeast District RCMP, the stolen vehicle and incident are described as follows:

• Type of incident: Theft of motor vehicle
• Date and time: Believed to have occurred on April 16, 2026, between 12:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.
• Location: A residence on Gibbon Mountain Road in Kierstead Mountain, New Brunswick
• Stolen vehicle description:
  • Make/Model: 2008 Dodge Ram
  • Colour: Black
  • Licence plate: New Brunswick CYU 451
  • Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1D7HU18248J229196

Image of the stolen vehicle provided by police:

How the Public Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist the RCMP in locating this truck. If you have seen the vehicle since April 16, 2026, or have any information that could assist the investigation, you are asked to contact police or Crime Stoppers using the details below.

• Sussex RCMP (Southeast District): 506-433-7700
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips):
  • Phone: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Submit a tip online via www.crimenb.ca (Secure Web Tips)
  • By using the secure P3 Mobile App
• RCMP email contact (New Brunswick): [email protected]

The investigating officer listed on the release is Constable Nathan Trepanier of the Sussex Detachment, Southeast District RCMP.

Motor vehicle theft affects both rural and urban communities across Canada. For broader context on crime patterns and vehicle-related offences in other jurisdictions, you can review regional crime data such as the crime statistics and safety trends for communities like Mackenzie, British Columbia, which help illustrate how property crime can impact smaller municipalities as well.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents like this stolen truck in New Brunswick highlight how quickly property crime can occur, especially during overnight hours when many residents are asleep. A stolen pickup can be used to commit further offences or transport stolen goods, which increases the urgency of locating it promptly.

We encourage residents in and around Kierstead Mountain and the wider Sussex area to review any home surveillance, dashcam, or business security footage from the early morning hours of April 16, 2026. Practical steps to reduce risk include parking vehicles in well-lit areas, locking doors, removing keys and valuables from inside, and reporting any suspicious activity or unfamiliar vehicles in your neighbourhood. Prompt reporting gives police a better chance of recovering stolen property and identifying suspects, contributing to safer communities across New Brunswick and beyond.

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.