Published Aug 28, 20251 minute readRCMP Photo by The Telegram /FileArticle contentA 43-year-old man was arrested by Harbour Grace RCMP on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 after police recovered an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) that was reported as stolen from a home inside the Kingston wildfire evacuation zone.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe theft took place at a residence in Ochre Pit Cove, which is currently under a mandatory evacuation order. After recovering the ATV over the weekend, police arrested the 43-year-old man on Monday for possession of property obtained by crime.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentHe is expected to appear in provincial court on Nov. 12, 2025.Article contentThe investigation is ongoing.Article contentPatrols of the evacuated zones by RCMP officers on ATVs continue, with support from conservation officers from Fisheries, Forestry and Agriculture Enforcement NL. Road patrols and traffic control measures also remain in place for areas under evacuation orders, to detect and deter criminal activity and to prevent unauthorized access in evacuated areas.Article contentResidents in the area are encouraged to report suspicious or criminal activity, or unauthorized access of an evacuation zone, by contacting Harbour Grace RCMP at 709-596-5014.Article content
Man arrested after ATV stolen from wildfire evacuation zone
