NB News: RCMP are looking for man involved in ATV theft and single-vehicle crash

The Keswick RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man following the theft of an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) and single-vehicle crash in Hanwell, NB

Officers responded to a crash involving a motorcycle around noon Wednesday press release from RCMPa man was thrown from the motorcycle on Route 640 near the intersection with Smith Road.

“While police were on scene, they were advised that the man, and sole occupant of the motorcycle, had fled, abandoned the motorcycle and stolen an ATV from a nearby residence,” the news release said.

Police say the man was wearing a black t-shirt and an orange toque and the ATV was last seen on Bromley Avenue in Hanwell.

The ATV is described as a red Honda TRX 500 with New Brunswick license plate XT 5360 and vehicle identification number 1HFTE31K294400119.

The ATV was towing an orange trailer at the time of the theft, but police say the trailer has since been recovered.

According to police, the motorcycle involved in the original accident was also stolen from the Rollingdam area on Tuesday.

Police are now releasing a photo of the suspect in the hope that someone will recognize him, despite the quality.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Keswick RCMP at 506-357-4300 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

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