CARL HAGER
LOCAL JOURNALISM INITIATIVE

SHAWVILLE – Four side-by-side all terrain vehicles valued at more than $100,000 were stolen from Campbell’s Polaris on the evening of July 26. Owner Steve Gilpin said one has since been recovered.

Gilpin, who has operated his Shawville business for 15 years after a decade in Wyman, said this is the first theft at his well-secured shop. Security measures will be strengthened, and Gilpin believes the theft was carried out by experienced criminals. Police have security camera photos from the scene.

The missing vehicles include a blue Can-Am Maverick, a green A-19 Polaris Ranger, and a black 2024 Polaris RZR 1000. Gilpin urges anyone with information about the theft or the vehicles’ whereabouts to contact him or the Sûreté du Québec (SQ) in Campbell’s Bay.

The SQ communications department confirmed no arrests have been made but said leads are being pursued.