Tips sought on Florenceville-Bristol gun incident
RCMP reports man, woman in pickup stole gas, pointed firearm at another vehicle
The Western Valley detachment of the RCMP is turning to the public for information after a violent incident involving a firearm last week in Florenceville-Bristol, about 120 kilometres northwest of Fredericton.
The RCMP issued a news release late Thursday advising that two suspects - a man and a woman - are being sought after a theft of gas and subsequent confrontation involving a gun.
“The theft occurred on Nov. 8, 2023, at approximately 8:36 a.m., when a man and a woman stopped at a business on Route 110 in Florenceville-Bristol, fueled their vehicle and left without paying,” the release said.
“Later the same day, the driver, believed to be a male, pointed a firearm at another vehicle on Route 110 in Florenceville-Bristol. RCMP members patrolled the area, but the individuals had left the scene.”
Accompanying Thursday’s news release were photos of the suspect vehicle, and officers are hoping members of the public might recognize it and provide information to further the investigation.
The truck is described as a black, older-model Dodge Ram with a broken taillight on the driver's side and a set of cab lights on the roof, and it’s missing its front bumper.
“The first individual is described as a male with blond hair, a beard and a mustache,” the release said.
“The second individual is described as a female with red hair. At this time, no further description of these individuals is available.”
Anyone with information about the truck, the incidents in question or with dashcam/security footage from the area at the time of the incident is urged to contact the Western Valley region RCMP at 506-325-3000.
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 doing so online through Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
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