Stolen Home Hardware Truck Sought After Grand Bank Break-In

Community Safety Alert – Burin Peninsula, Newfoundland and Labrador

On the morning of July 7, 2026, Burin Peninsula RCMP responded to a serious overnight break and enter at the Grand Bank Home Hardware in Grand Bank, Newfoundland and Labrador. Cash, store supplies, and property were taken, and the business sustained significant damage.

Police are urgently looking for a stolen yellow Home Hardware delivery truck connected to this crime. The vehicle was reportedly seen around 7:15 a.m. near Goobies. Officers are asking the public across the region, including nearby communities such as Burin (see local crime and safety trends on our Burin crime statistics and safety data page), to be alert for this specific truck and to contact police immediately if it is spotted.

Official RCMP Details

According to the official information from Burin Peninsula RCMP:

• At approximately 8:00 a.m. on July 7, 2026, police responded to a report of a break and enter at Grand Bank Home Hardware on College Street.
• An employee arriving to open the store discovered the break-in and contacted police.
• A quantity of cash and store supplies was reported stolen from inside the business.
• There was substantial damage to the premises and merchandise as a result of the break and enter.
• In addition to the theft inside the store, a yellow Home Hardware delivery truck was stolen from the property.

Description of the Stolen Vehicle

The stolen delivery truck is described as follows:

• Make: Ford
• Colour: Yellow
• Use: Home Hardware delivery truck
• Licence plate: Newfoundland and Labrador plate CE2729
• Branding: A Home Hardware Building Centre logo decal on both doors, including the words “Grand Bank” along with the store’s phone number and website.
• Last reported sighting: Around 7:15 a.m. on July 7, 2026, in the area of Goobies.

Image provided by RCMP:

A yellow Home Hardware truck used for deliveries was stolen.

CrimeCanada.ca Community – Your Help Is Needed

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on residents across the Burin Peninsula, Grand Bank, and drivers travelling near Goobies and surrounding routes to stay alert for this specific vehicle. If you see the stolen truck, do not approach it or the occupants. Instead, report it to police immediately.

• Emergency sightings of the stolen truck: Call 911 right away.
• Information about the break and enter or theft: Contact Burin Peninsula RCMP at 709-279-3001.
• Information line (RCMP): Call 1-800-709-RCMP (7267).

RCMP are also seeking any surveillance or doorbell camera footage from the College Street area of Grand Bank between 5:00 a.m. and 7:30 a.m. on July 7, 2026. If you live or operate a business in that area, please review your footage for suspicious activity or images of the yellow truck and forward any relevant recordings to investigators via the contact numbers above.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how property crimes against local businesses can ripple through small communities in Newfoundland and Labrador. Stolen commercial vehicles can be used to travel long distances quickly, commit additional offences, or move stolen goods, which makes timely public reporting crucial. Our safety data across Canada shows that prompt community tips often play a key role in resolving similar cases and preventing further damage.

Residents and business owners are encouraged to take practical steps to reduce risk: secure vehicles with all doors locked and keys removed, ensure exterior lighting and cameras are functioning, and check premises first thing in the morning for any signs of tampering. If something feels out of place—unfamiliar vehicles lingering, unusual noise overnight, or suspicious behaviour near commercial yards—report it to police. By combining official policing efforts with informed, vigilant communities, we move closer to our mission of building safer neighbourhoods across the province.

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.