Community Alert: Stolen Side‑by‑Side Reported in Saint‑Quentin, NB

Section 1: The Alert

The Saint‑Quentin RCMP is asking residents and nearby communities for help locating a stolen side‑by‑side utility vehicle. The machine, a 2025 Can‑Am Defender Max, was taken from a private residence along Route 180 in Saint‑Quentin, New Brunswick on the night of June 4, 2026, at around 11:00 p.m.

Investigators believe the vehicle was removed from the property sometime around that time and may have been driven or transported away from the area. Police are appealing to anyone who has seen this side‑by‑side since June 4, or who may have information about suspicious activity along Route 180 that night, to come forward and assist the investigation.

Image provided by the RCMP: stolen side‑by‑side from Saint‑Quentin.

Section 2: Official Details

The RCMP has released the following details to help the public identify the stolen vehicle and support the ongoing investigation:

• Investigating agency: Saint‑Quentin Detachment, Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Northeast District
• Type of incident: Theft of motor vehicle (side‑by‑side)
• Date of theft: June 4, 2026
• Approximate time: Around 11:00 p.m.
• Location of theft: A residence on Route 180 in Saint‑Quentin, New Brunswick

Description of the stolen side‑by‑side:

• Make and model: 2025 Can‑Am Defender Max
• Type: Side‑by‑side utility vehicle
• Colour: Multicoloured
• Province of registration: New Brunswick
• Licence plate number: YH8670
• Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 3JBUUAX43SK003011

Crime Canada community – your help is urgently needed. If you have:

• Seen this side‑by‑side since June 4, 2026, even briefly
• Noticed a recently acquired 2025 Can‑Am Defender Max matching this description
• Recorded dashcam, home security, or business surveillance footage from the Route 180 area around 11:00 p.m. that night
• Any information about people transporting or trying to sell a similar vehicle

please contact investigators directly.

How to contact police or provide tips:

• Saint‑Quentin RCMP Detachment: 506‑235‑2149
• Email (RCMP New Brunswick): [email protected]
• Crime Stoppers (anonymous tips):
  • Phone: 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477)
  • Secure P3 Mobile App
  • Secure Web Tips: www.crimenb.ca

Even small pieces of information can be important. Community tip‑offs and vigilance play a crucial role in solving property crimes like this, both in New Brunswick and in smaller communities across Canada, similar to what is reflected in rural crime and safety patterns in places like South View, Alberta.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, thefts of off‑road and utility vehicles, such as side‑by‑sides, matter for the overall safety of the New Brunswick community. These machines are often essential for work, forestry, farming, and recreation. When they are stolen, it not only causes financial loss but may also impact livelihoods and can sometimes be linked to broader patterns of property crime in rural and semi‑rural areas.

Residents in and around Saint‑Quentin can help reduce the risk of similar incidents by taking a few practical steps: store side‑by‑sides and ATVs out of sight when possible, use multiple locking methods (ignition locks, wheel locks, and secured buildings), and consider cameras or motion‑activated lighting near driveways and outbuildings. Recording serial numbers, VINs, and photographs also makes it easier for police to identify and recover stolen property. Reporting any suspicious movement of trailers or unfamiliar vehicles at night, especially along corridors like Route 180, can be crucial. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to supporting communities with data, context, and public alerts so that people can make informed decisions about their safety and property protection.

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.