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September 5, 2021, East Tracadie, Nova Scotia…Antigonish RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire in East Tracadie.

On September 2, 2021 at 01:22 a.m., police and the Tracadie fire department responded to a fire on Wharf Road in East Tracadie. Police learned that a travel trailer had caught fire and was totally destroyed. A nearby building containing 300 lobster traps, and 2 other travel trailers were also damaged as a result of the fire. The fire resulted in approximately $150,000 in damage.

Based on preliminary investigation, police believe the fire to be suspicious in nature and that the travel trailer was targeted. Anyone in the area or anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the p3 Tips App.

File # 2021-1309116

September 4, 2021, Hubley, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a home invasion on Big Hubley Lake Dr. in Hubley.

At 1:30 p.m. today, police were dispatched to a complaint of a home invasion on Big Hubley Lake Dr. Police attended immediately and learned that the home invasion had occurred two hours prior, around 11:30 a.m. The victim said that a man had broken into their home and assaulted them with a knife. The suspect was in the home for 15 minutes before fleeing in an unknown vehicle. The victim suffered minor injuries and did not want medical treatment.

Anyone who has information on this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 21-108166

September 4, 2021, Monastery, Nova Scotia…Antigonish RCMP are investigating after a break-in at a property on Old Trunk Rd. in Monastery.

On September 1, 2021, police responded to a complaint of a break-in at a property on Old Trunk Rd. Police learned that the locks on two sea containers had been cut and both containers were broken into.

Electrical wire and a safe weighing approximately 400lbs were stolen from inside. The safe had been bolted to the floor at the time of the break-in. The safe contained five firearms, a coin collection and cash. The theft is valued at over $5,000.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the p3 Tips App.

File #: 2021-1303992

September 4, 2021, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after suspicious incidents were reported on Cole Harbour Rd. and Huntingdon Dr. in Cole Harbour.

On September 3, in the afternoon, police were dispatched to a complaint involving a young girl walking her dog on Cole Harbour Rd. when a red pickup truck began following her. The driver of the truck a man, eventually got out of his truck and began following the girl on foot. The girl ran home and advised her parents who contacted police. Police made an immediate patrol to the area but were unable to locate the man or the truck.

Later on the evening of September 3, police were dispatched to a similar complaint involving a young girl walking her dog on Huntingdon Dr. when a red pickup truck began following her. The driver of the truck did not get out this time and followed the girl who began running home. The truck pulled into a neighbour’s driveway, turned around and drove away after the girl ran into her home. Again police made an immediate patrol to the are but were unable to locate the truck.

The truck is described as an older model Ford pickup truck, red in colour. The truck has a long box and a loud muffler. The driver is described as a man who appears to be in his forties. The man is tall and slim, with a long face and a partial beard.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #’s: 21-107677, 21-107943

September 3, 2021, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating a break-in at a business on Hwy. 7 in Sheet Harbour.

At approximately 3 a.m. yesterday morning, police responded to a complaint of a break-in at a gas station on Hwy. 7 in Sheet Harbour. Police learned that a black SUV had arrived at the gas station shortly before 2:30 a.m. and a man exited the SUV. The man damaged the front door of the gas station and gain access inside where he stole cigarettes, lighters and lottery tickets. The theft and damage to the door is valued at over $5,000.

The man returned to the vehicle and it was then learned that a woman had been accompanying the man in the black SUV. The SUV then fled the area heading west.

The SUV is believed to be the same Buick Enclave stolen from a business in Antigonish on August 9. The man is described as tall and thin. He was wearing a jean jacket, over a grey shirt with a hood, dark pants, a dark mask and black gloves. The woman is described as small, wearing a mask, gloves and a camouflage sweater.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 21-107129

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September 3, 2021, Pugwash, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating two arsons, that are believed to be related, that occurred in Pugwash on September 2.

At approximately 1:40 a.m., police were dispatched to a garage fire on Pugwash River Rd. in Pugwash. Police had been called to the same property two weeks earlier for a structure fire involving the home on the property. On arrival, police found evidence suggesting that the fire had been intentionally set.

At approximately 3:30 a.m., police were dispatched to a complaint of a boat on fire on Brickyard Rd. in Pugwash. Through investigation, police determined that the boat and garage fire were related.

Both fires were put out by the local fire department. The garage and boat both suffered significant damage.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-243-2181. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File #’s: 2021-1309112, 2021-1309435

Members of the Patrol Division and the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an injured person with suspicious circumstances that occurred this evening in Dartmouth.

At approximately 6:15 p.m., police responded to a report of an injured male in the 20 block of Nantucket Avenue. Investigators located a 38-year-old man with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. The man was transported to hospital.

Police remain on scene in the area. Investigators do not believe that this is a random incident. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or using the P3 Tips App.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. police responded to a report of a robbery near 60 Tacoma Drive. A man had been walking in the area and was knocked down by two men who were not known to him. The men took a quantity of cash from the victim and fled the area on foot.

One of the suspects is described as a white man who was wearing a blue shirt and blue pants at the time of the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident or anyone with video from the area to call 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. police responded to a report of a vehicle on fire in a parking lot on Evans Avenue. Two vehicles were damaged in the fire and there were no reported injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident of video of the area to call police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Rickey Walker, and the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 2:50 a.m. on September 1, 2016, 48-year-old Rickey Walker was located in medical distress behind John McNeil Elementary School at 62 Leaman Drive in Dartmouth. He was subsequently transported to the hospital where he was pronounced deceased.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Rickey’s murder and we hope that the passage of time encourages them to do the right thing and share what they know with police. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Rickey’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Rickey’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provide

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