News release

RCMP seeking public’s help following suspicious vehicle fire

March 17, 2026 - Bas-Paquetville, New Brunswick
From: New Brunswick RCMP

Content

The Caraquet RCMP is seeking the public's help in connection with a suspicious vehicle fire in Bas-Paquetville, N.B.

On March 14, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m., members of the Caraquet RCMP received a report of a vehicle on fire on Paquetville Road in Bas-Paquetville. The jeep also had a U‑Haul trailer attached to it.

Through the investigation, it was determined that the fire had been intentionally set. No one was injured at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information that could help further the investigation is asked to contact the Caraquet RCMP at 506-726-5222. 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.

Corporal Serge Haché 
Caraquet Detachment
Northeast District RCMP
rcmpnb.grcnb@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
506-393-3000