N.B. man detained by bystanders arrested for break, enter and theft

An RCMP vehicle is pictured on July 3, 2025. (CTV Atlantic / Callum Smith)

A 36-year-old man was arrested following a break, enter and theft in Hampton, N.B., last week.

Hampton RCMP responded to a report of a break, enter and theft that occurred at a residence on Robertson Road on Nov. 26 around 5:21 p.m.

“Once police arrived, they observed significant damages inside the residence as a result of the incident,” a release from RCMP reads. “Police quickly determined that the individual had fled the scene on foot towards the Castlewood Drive area.”

Police say they located and arrested a 36-year-old man who was being detained by bystanders.

“Although dangerous and not recommended, the quick action of bystanders enabled us to arrest the individual involved in an earlier break, enter, and theft in the area,” said Sgt. Curtis McCann from the Hampton RCMP. “While we strongly encourage members of the public to prioritize their own safety and contact police immediately rather than intervene directly, we also recognize the courage shown by those who assisted.”

The man was later released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court on March 18, 2026.

The investigation is ongoing.

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