Category: Crime Of The Week

October 6, 2025, Pictou County, Nova Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP is investigating several suspicious fires that occurred on October 3.

Starting at approximately 9:50 p.m. and continuing through the evening, police and fire services were called to fires at four different locations:

• At 9:52 p.m., first responders attended a report of a barn on fire near Germaine Rd. and Hwy. 104 in Broadway. There were no animals in the barn.
  • A suspicious fire took place at another structure on this property on September 30. Both fires are under investigation.
• At 10:00 p.m., officers attended a report of a car on fire at the carpool parking lot at Exit 27, Hwy. 104, near Sutherlands River. The car was fully engulfed when first responders arrived.
• At 11:10 p.m., officers attended a report of a fire at a portable toilet on Lovat Rd. near Salt Springs. A person in the area observed the fire and was able to extinguish it before there was significant damage.
• At 11:18 p.m., officers attended a report of a truck on fire in a parking lot on Pleasant Valley Rd., Pleasant Valley. The truck was destroyed by the fire.

Officers believe the fires are related. The investigation is ongoing in partnership with the Office of the Fire Marshal.

Investigators learned that a pickup truck, likely a Chevrolet, departed the area near one of the fires shortly after it started and want to follow up with the occupants of the truck.

Anyone with information about these incidents, including the Chevrolet truck, in encouraged to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 or the Office of the Fire Marshal at 902 424 5721[CM1] . 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: 2025-1474696, 2025-1474740, 2025-1475085, 2025-1475110

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October 8, 2025, Lansdowne Station, Nova Scotia… The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU) continues to explore all possible scenarios in its efforts to locate Lilly and Jack Sullivan after searches in Lansdowne Station didn’t result in finding human remains.

In late September, Insp. Luke Rettie and his police dog, Narc, as well as Sgt. Dave Whalen and his police dog, Kitt, searched for Lilly and Jack in Lansdowne Station, covering a total area of 40 kilometres. The teams, specially trained in detecting human remains, searched at the property from which the children went missing, along the pipeline and intersecting trails, and in an area where a pink blanket was previously found – all locations where there was the highest probability of finding the children. However, the teams did not locate any remains.

“The dogs are highly trained to detect and indicate the scent of human remains, therefore, if the dogs did not alert their handlers, it suggests the dogs were never in the presence of human remains odour,” explains S/Sgt. Stephen Pike, RCMP Police Dog Services Training Centre. “However, this doesn’t definitively rule out the presence of remains in the areas that were searched. It means either the odour is there and couldn’t be detected or the odour isn’t there.”

While the searches were occurring, the investigative team in the Northeast Nova MCU continued to assess and follow up on information that has been gleaned from the more than 860 tips received to date, 8060 video files that have been reviewed, and forensic testing that continues.

“There are multiple aspects of this investigation ongoing simultaneously,” says S/Sgt. Rob McCamon, Officer in Charge (acting) of Major Crime and Behavioural Sciences. “Each piece of information, including the results from the search teams, helps inform our next steps. With support from agencies across Canada, the investigative team is working to validate or eliminate leads and follow the evidence wherever it takes us. At this stage, and as we’ve said all along, we’re considering all possibilities. We’ll keep going until we determine, with certainty, the circumstances of the children’s disappearance and they’re found.”

Investigators urge anyone with information about Lilly and Jack’s whereabouts to call the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060 or to contact 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.

“Sometimes, the smallest detail holds the biggest answers. One piece of information may help reveal a key piece in the investigation that leads to finding Lilly and Jack,” says S/Sgt. McCamon.

File #: 2025-583775

October 7, 2025, Cambridge, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP determined that two emergency calls were incidents of “swatting” and not associated to real emergency situations.

On October 4 at approximately 7:10 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a report of gunshots from a residence in Cambridge. The officers who attended determined that the call was false.

Later that day at approximately 8:20 p.m., Kings District RCMP received a request from fire services to attend a report of an illegal burn at same residence as the earlier false report of gunshots. Officers attended with firefighters and quickly determined this to also be a false report.

False reports of emergencies are often referred to as “swatting.” These types of calls are not pranks; they are criminal acts with potential legal consequences that tie up resources and can create risk in the community.

These false reports are under investigation.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 #: 2025-1473782

October 2, 2025, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Robert Patrick Sullivan, currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Sullivan, 29, from the Halifax Regional Municipality, is wanted and facing a charge of Failure to Comply with a Court Order.

Sullivan is described as 5-foot-5, 130 pounds. He has auburn hair and blue eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Sullivan and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Robert Patrick Sullivan is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call RCMP Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020 or police of jurisdiction. 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 #: 23-60338

September 28, 2025, Pomquet, Nova Scotia… Antigonish County District RCMP and partners agencies are investigating a fatal house fire that occurred in Pomquet.

On September 27 at approximately 5:30 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP, fire services, and EHS responded to a structure fire on Monks Head Rd. at Pomquet. When RCMP officers arrived at the scene, the home was fully engulfed in flames.

After the fire was extinguished, remains were located inside the home.

At this time, criminality is not believed to be a factor in the fire based on information and evidence gathered.

The investigation is ongoing in partnership with Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office and the Medical Examiner Service.

Our thoughts are with the deceased person’s loved ones during this difficult time.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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 #: 2025-1437783

Police are continuing to investigate a robbery that occurred in Halifax in June and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect.

The suspect is described as a white woman, approximately 5’7” tall, wearing a blonde wig, large tan sun hat, black pants, and grey jacket. The suspect also wore large black sunglasses, a white medical mask covering her face and gloves. A dark-coloured tattoo was also observed on the left side of the suspect’s lower back. 

On June 26 at approximately 12:30 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the CIBC Bank, located at 18 Parkland Drive in Halifax. A woman entered the bank, threatened all inside while waving a firearm and demanded money from the tills. The woman went behind the counter and took a quantity of money. She then fled the scene in a black vehicle.

No employees or customers were physically injured during the incident.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. 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.

25-90686

September 23, 2025, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested three youths and seized a firearm and sensory irritant after executing a search warrant in relation to a home invasion on September 21 on Hillside Dr. in Lower Sackville.

On September 20, at approximately 11:53 p.m., officers responded to a report of a disturbance at a home where several youth victims had sustained non-life-threatening injuries.  The investigation revealed four masked youth entered the residence, discharged a pellet gun and assaulted one occupant. 

Four persons of interest were quickly identified based on information gathered at the scene.  Two of the youths were safely arrested at a residence on Alder Cres.  They have since been released on conditions and are scheduled to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court at a later date. 

On September 21, at approximately 10:00 a.m., RCMP officers executed a search warrant on Alder Cres. where a pellet gun and cans of sensory irritant were seized.  At approximately 10:50 p.m., a third youth was safely arrested on Kaye St. He has been released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Youth Justice Court at a later date. 

The youths are facing charges of Break and Enter, Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose, Assault with a Weapon, Disguise with Intent and Mischief.  One is also facing a charge of Fail to Comply with Condition of Undertaking. 

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020. 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 # 25-136743

September 23, 2025, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of David Gordon Alexander Forbes currently wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants.

Forbes, 35, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  He is wanted and facing charges of Theft Under $5000 (two counts), Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 (two counts), and Possession and Use of a Stolen Credit Card.

Forbes is described as 5-foot-8, 176 pounds.  He has dark brown hair and hazel eyes. 

Police have made several attempts to locate Forbes and are requesting assistance from the public. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Forbes is asked to call police at 902-420-5020.  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 #: 25-20131, 25-26501

September 18, 2025, Halifax, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Darcy Raymond Delbert Caldwell currently wanted on two province-wide arrest warrants.

Caldwell, 37, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  He is wanted and facing charges of Being at Large on Release Order, Fail to Comply with Condition (two counts), Theft Over $5000, Fraud, Fail to Comply with Recognizance or Undertaking, and Theft Under $5000.

Caldwell is described as 6-foot-1, 200 pounds.  He has black hair and brown eyes. 

Police have made several attempts to locate Caldwell and are requesting assistance from the public. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Caldwell is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.  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 #: 25-133841, 18-79113

September 15, 2025, Halifax, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of Tyler Charles Boland currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Boland, 30, is believed to be in the Halifax Regional Municipality.  He is wanted and facing charges of Being At Large on a Release Order, Assault with a Weapon and Uttering Threats.

Boland is described as 5-foot-9, 152 pounds.  He has blonde hair and blue eyes. 

Police have made several attempts to locate Boland and are requesting assistance from the public. 

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Boland is asked to call police at 902-420-5020.  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 # 25-132129