The West District RCMP is seeking information from the public that could help locate a vehicle and firearms that were stolen in Saint-Léonard, N.B.
On November 2, 2020, at approximately 6 a.m., police received a report of a stolen vehicle with firearms inside from outside a residence on Rue Lapointe. The owner of the vehicle witnessed the theft and called police immediately.
The vehicle is described as a white 2012 Ford Escape with New Brunswick licence plate number JCP 120 and vehicle identification number 1FMCU9D71CKB72779. The vehicle had six firearms properly stored inside for hunting purposes. Some of the brand names and model names are not available:
- Browning X-bolt Medallion .270 with Burris scope
- Browning .270 semi-automatic rifle with Elite scope
- Mossberg .270 with a scope
- antique .303 rifle
- Savage .22 rifle
- 20 gauge shotgun
Police later attempted to intercept the vehicle in the Florenceville area but the driver failed to stop for police and fled towards Woodstock.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of the vehicle or firearms, is asked to call the Saint-Léonard RCMP at 506-473-3137. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by downloading the secure P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.
The investigation is ongoing.