News release

Two individuals arrested following mail theft and identity fraud

April 28, 2025 - Florenceville-Bristol, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

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A 31-year-old woman and a 37-year-old woman, both from Florenceville-Bristol, have been arrested following a mail theft and identity fraud investigation in the Western Valley region.

In January 2025, members of the Western Valley RCMP began an investigation into mail theft and identity fraud following numerous reports of community mailboxes that were forced open and the mail stolen in the community.

On April 22, 2025, police executed a search warrant in connection with the ongoing investigation at a residence on Centreville Road, in Florenceville-Bristol, and arrested a 31 and a 37-year-old woman. During the search, police seized ledgers containing victims’ personal information, credit cards, and government-issued IDs.

The two women were later released and are both scheduled to appear in Woodstock Provincial Court on July 22, 2025.

Anyone with information about these incidents, who sees suspicious activity near community mailboxes or who may have recently been a victim of mail theft is asked to contact their local police. Information can also be provided anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca.

Canada Post offers information and specific services to help people protect themselves from mail theft on their website.

If you have been a victim of fraud, call to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501, the appropriate government agency, or your financial institution.

The investigation is ongoing.

Contacts

Sgt. James Gallant
Western Valley Region Detachment
West District RCMP
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
506-325-3000