Cops seek to identify truck-theft suspect
Keswick RCMP investigates Christmas Day incident on Bilijk (Kingsclear) First Nation
The Mounties are on the hunt for a man who allegedly stole a truck Christmas Day in an indigenous community just outside of Fredericton.
The RCMP’s Keswick detachment issued a news release Monday morning, advising officers were investigating a break-in into a truck and theft of the vehicle over the holidays.
“The theft is believed to have occurred on Dec. 25, 2024, at approximately 9:30 p.m., when an individual broke into a vehicle at a business on Kingsclear First Nation,” the release said.
“The individual stole a truck that was equipped with a red snowplow and a red sand-spreader.”
Police said the truck has since been recovered, but the plow and sand-spreader are still missing.
The RCMP released an image of the suspect from security footage in the hopes that members of the public might be able to identify him.
He’s described as an adult male, of average build and height.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity, can identify the suspect or otherwise has information that could help aid the ongoing investigation is urged to call the Keswick detachment at 506-357-4300.
Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App or submitting information online through Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
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