Community Alert: Stolen Flatbed Truck Sought Near Carman, Manitoba

RCMP Searching for Stolen Work Truck and Female Witness in Carman

Just before noon on April 12, 2026, officers from Pembina Valley RCMP received a report that a work truck equipped with a flatbed and forklift had been stolen from a commercial property on Fourth Avenue SE, on the outskirts of Carman, Manitoba. The vehicle involved is a 2019 Ford F-550 SD XLT, which had been parked behind the business at the time of the theft.

The theft is believed to have taken place at approximately 4:00 a.m. that same morning. While the attached trailer and forklift were later located in La Salle, Manitoba, the Ford F-550 truck is still missing. RCMP investigators are appealing to the public for help both in locating the stolen vehicle and in identifying a female who was seen walking in the parking lot near the truck shortly before it was taken.

Help Needed: Stolen Truck and Female of Interest

Crime Canada Community Assistance Request: If you live in or travel through the Carman–La Salle area, please review the details below and contact police immediately if you have seen this truck or recognize the described female. Community tips are often critical in solving property crimes and recovering expensive commercial equipment.

Key details from the Pembina Valley RCMP alert include:

• Type of incident: Theft of a commercial truck with flatbed and forklift
• Date reported: April 12, 2026 (just before noon)
• Suspected time of theft: Approximately 4:00 a.m. on April 12, 2026
• Location of theft: Commercial property on Fourth Avenue SE, outskirts of Carman, Manitoba
• Vehicle stolen: 2019 Ford F-550 SD XLT with a flatbed, originally towing a trailer with a forklift attached
• Recovered property: The trailer and forklift were found the next day in La Salle, Manitoba
• Current status: The Ford F-550 truck remains missing; investigation ongoing

Female Sought for Information

Officers are also attempting to identify and speak with a female who was seen walking in the parking area near the truck shortly before the theft occurred. Police have not stated that she is a suspect, but they want to speak with her as a person who may have important information.

The female was described as wearing:

• A red hoodie
• A long black parka
• Black leggings
• A baseball cap
• White Adidas shoes with black stripes

Image of Stolen Truck

Police have released an image of the type of vehicle being sought to assist the public in recognizing it:

If you see a truck matching this description, do not approach or attempt to intervene. Contact police using the numbers below.

How to Contact RCMP or Crime Stoppers

Your information could help recover this vehicle and support the investigation. If you have any details about the stolen truck, its movements, or the female described above, please contact:

• Carman RCMP Detachment: 204-745-6760
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous): 1-800-222-8477
• Online anonymous tip: via www.manitobacrimestoppers.com

Even small observations—such as dashcam footage around 4:00 a.m., unusual truck activity, or abandoned vehicles—can be crucial. In rural and semi-rural Manitoba communities, as reflected in property-crime trends seen in areas like Valley River 63A crime and safety statistics, public reporting remains one of the most effective tools for recovering stolen assets and deterring repeat offences.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this alert highlights the ongoing risk of thefts targeting work vehicles and specialized equipment in Manitoba. Stolen commercial trucks and tools can cause significant financial strain for local businesses and may be used to commit further offences. To help reduce risk, we encourage business owners and residents to consider steps such as secure, well-lit parking areas, motion-activated lighting or cameras, locking and immobilizing vehicles when unattended, and promptly reporting any suspicious activity, including people loitering around commercial lots during overnight hours.

Community vigilance is a key part of building safer neighbourhoods. If you see something that does not look right—unfamiliar vehicles cruising slowly around business yards, late-night loading activity, or abandoned equipment—report it to RCMP or Crime Stoppers. Your call may prevent another crime or help return valuable equipment to its rightful owner.

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 manitoba 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.