Tips sought on suspect in Wednesday crash
RCMP releases photo of man connected to motorcycle accident, ATV theft in Hanwell
A motorcyclist who crashed his bike fled from the scene on a stolen all-terrain vehicle Wednesday, the RCMP reports, and police are looking for tips to identify the suspect.
“On Nov. 20, 2024, at approximately 12 p.m., members of the Keswick RCMP detachment responded to a single-vehicle crash involving a motorcycle where a man was ejected from the motorcycle on Route 640 near the intersection of Smith Road in Hanwell,” the Mounties said in a news release Thursday.
“While police were headed to the scene, they were advised that the man, and sole occupant of the motorcycle, had fled from the scene, leaving the motorcycle behind and stole an ATV from a nearby residence.”
That all-terrain vehicle was last seen on Bromley Avenue in Hanwell, it said.
The suspect was wearing a black T-shirt and an orange toque at the time of the incident, police said.
The release noted the stolen ATV is a red Honda TRX 500 with New Brunswick licence plate XT 5360 and vehicle identification number 1HFTE31K294400119.
“At the time of the ATV theft, it was towing an orange trailer; however the trailer has since been recovered,” it said.
Officers also discovered the motorcycle had been reported to police as being stolen from the Rollingdam area Tuesday.
Investigators obtained a low-resolution photo of the suspect and are hoping someone might be able to recognize him.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the Hanwell area between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., who recognizes the suspect or otherwise has information that could aid the investigation is urged to call the Keswick RCMP at 506-357-4300.
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.
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