Church bell stolen on Woodstock Rd.

Fredericton Police Force seeks tips about heist at St. Peter’s Anglican Church early Monday

One might say the Fredericton Police Force is on a mission from God, because it’s on the hunt for those responsible for stealing a brass bell from a southside church earlier this week.

A large brass bell was stolen from the grounds of St. Peter’s Anglican Church on Woodstock Road early Monday, reports the Fredericton Police Force. (Photos: Submitted/Fredericton Police Force)

The Fredericton Police Force issued a news release Tuesday evening about an unusual theft, as someone has absconded with a large brass bell that was on display on the grounds of St. Peter’s Anglican Church at 2365 Woodstock Rd.

“The theft occurred on Dec. 29, 2025, at approximately 2:14 a.m.,” the release said.

“The vehicle involved was a black four-door Ford F-150 truck - license plate unknown.”

The force also released a low-resolution image of the suspect vehicle.

Pictured is the black Ford F-150 suspected to have been involved in the bell theft. (Photo: Submitted/Fredericton Police Force)

Anyone with information about the theft; details about the truck’s driver, owner or passenger; or with any doorbell-camera, security or CCTV footage from the area is urged to call the Fredericton Police Force at (506) 460-2300.

Those wishing to provide information anonymously can do so through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), downloading the secure P3 Mobile App or visiting Secure Web Tips online at www.crimenb.ca.

Tipsters can cite police file no. 25-31830.

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