May 21, 2025, Pictou, Nova Scotia… The Pictou County District RCMP is continuing to investigate the fatal hit and run of Anthony Gerard Burke and is appealing for anyone with information to come forward by releasing a video featuring his story.
On March 27, 1985, at approximately 9:48 p.m., 29-year-old Anthony (Tony) Burke was killed when he was struck by a vehicle near 97 Wellington St. in Pictou. Burke had been at a gathering with friends at a home on Wellington St. After an altercation in the home, Burke left the residence on foot.
A passing motorist witnessed the incident and attended to Burke, who succumbed to his injuries and died at the roadside. The witness described a blue car, possibly an AMC Gremlin, as being involved. The driver of the vehicle left the scene and never returned.
“We have reason to believe the car may still be somewhere in the province, and we’re retesting exhibits we seized at the time using the modern technology available to us now,” says Cst. Daniel Ronaghan, investigator with the Pictou County District RCMP General Investigative Section. “These steps will help, but we’re releasing this video too, hoping someone will come forward with information that answers outstanding questions about what happened to Tony.”
Anyone with information about Tony Burke’s death is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-5441. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 tips app.
Video link: RCMP investigators release video in effort to solve 40-year-old fatal hit and run
File #: 1985-375 (2019-1651071)