Man injured during home invasion, police searching for suspects – RCMP Northeast District

Press Release

January 15, 2018
Esgenoôpetitj First Nation, New Brunswick

The Northeast District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects wanted in connection with a violent home invasion on Esgenoôpetitj First Nation.

On January 15, 2018, around 2 a.m., the Neguac Detachment of the Northeast District RCMP were called to a home on Bayview Drive following the report of a home invasion by two people in masks. When they arrived on the scene, they located a 23-year-old man who had been shot in the leg. The man was taken to the Chaleur Regional Hospital in Bathurst with what is believed to be serious but non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information about the incident, or who may know the identity of the two masked suspects, is asked to call the Neguac Detachment of the Northeast District RCMP at 506-766-3000. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please contact Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), by texting TIP212 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637), or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimenb.ca

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Contact information

Sgt. Marc Beaupré
RCMP Northeast District
Neguac Detachment
506-393-3000

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