Benson Christan DOB 1996-12-22
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Youth approached by suspicious man


Police are warning of a suspicious man who approached a group of youths this afternoon in Halifax.
at approximately 12:45 p.m., four teenage girls were in the 300-block of Herring Cove Road when they were
approached by an adult man not known to them. The man complimented the girls on
their appearance and offered them gifts and money to get inside his vehicle.
The group declined and left the
area. They reported the incident to a trusted adult who then reported the
incident to police. Police commend the group for confiding in an
adult. The investigation is ongoing.
The man is described as approximately 30-years old, about 5’8”, slender build, and dark facial
hair. The vehicle is described as a white Lincoln SUV with tinted windows.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
Cape Breton Regional Police attend Glace Bay Arson
April 9th, 2025 @ approximately 1400hrs Cape Breton Regional Police attended a suspicious fire at 11 Lyng, Street, Glace Bay. Anyone with any information about this arson can call Cape Breton Regional Police at 902 563 5151. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at : www.crimstoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or by using the P3 app.
Digby RCMP looking to identify thief
Digby RCMP received a report from NSLC that at 1513 hours on April 14th, 2025, a male wearing a green jacket, blue sweater, blue pants, and white shoes stole several items of liquor from the store.
NSLC store employees report that the male left in a silver Chevrolet 4 door pickup truck. Unknown plate. A NSLC store employee stated that she saw the male get into the rear passenger seat of the vehicle that was driven by a white male.

The male is described as white, 6’2’’, 250lbs, with short hair on the side and ponytail on top, with a beard.

Above is the suspect vehicle
If you can ID this person please contact the Digby RCMP, 902-245-2579. Police file 2025-492437. Anonymous tips can be sent to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or call 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or you can use the P3 app.
Fire deemed suspicious by Deputy Fire Marshall and attending Fire Department
April 9th, 2025 @ approximately 1400hrs
On the above date and time Cape Breton Regional Police was dispatched to 11 Lyng street Glace Bay for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival policer spoke to the fire chief, who stated the fire is suspicious as there were various ignition points in the home and accelerates found. There was also a pot of grease left on the stove with the burner on high.
Anyone with information is asked to call Cape Breton Regional Police. 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.
RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment investigating attempted robbery
April 20, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating an attempted robbery in Cole Harbour.
On April 19, at approximately 6:05 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and EHS responded to a report of an altercation between two men in the parking lot of a grocery store on Forest Hills Parkway.
Upon arrival, officers observed two men fighting inside a car. One man immediately complied with officers’ directions while the other tried to drive away when officers attempted to arrest him. One of the responding officers deployed their conductive energy weapon to aid in the arrest of the man. The 31-year-old man of Cole Harbour was then safely arrested for attempted robbery.
The investigation, which is in its early stages, indicates that the 31-year-old man attempted to steal the car and the other man, who was the vehicle owner, tried to prevent him from doing so. Both men are known to each other. The two suffered minor injuries due to the altercation. No one else was injured in the incident.
The 31-year-old man was transported to hospital by EHS; he remains in police custody. The vehicle owner was treated at the scene and released pending further investigation.
The investigation is ongoing. Anyone who may have witnessed this incident and has not yet spoken with police is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or using the P3 Tips app.
File #: 25-54235
Inverness County District RCMP Recover Stolen Firearms
April 15, 2025, Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia… Inverness County District RCMP recovered four stolen firearms near a school in Whycocomagh.
On April 10, at approximately 2 p.m., officers responded to a report of firearms being located on the ground near a school.
Upon arrival, officers were led to the firearms, which were found to be rusty and covered in grass. The firearms were subsequently seized. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that they had been stolen during a previous break and enter in Whycocomagh in June 2024.
Anyone with information about the stolen firearms is asked to contact 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. Police file #: 2025-473579
Meteghan RCMP seeking information related to theft of lobster
April 14, 2025, Mavillette, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in relation to a theft of lobsters that occurred in Mavillette.
On April 13, police responded to a report of a break and enter at a commercial building on Peter Dugas Rd. Officers learned that sometime between 5:00 p.m. on April 12 and 8:30 a.m. on April 13, someone damaged a garage door, accessed the building, and stole two crates of live lobsters.
The value of the lobsters is over $2000.
Investigators believe that a small dark coloured truck or SUV with a broken rear window may have been used in the offence.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326, or local police. 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.
Police File #: 2025-483178
John Deere Tractors Stolen from Upper Onslow
April 9th, 2025, Colchester RCMP received a report of a theft of a 2018 John Deere Tractor With a front-end loader attached . Property was taken from the Green Diamond Dealership at 53 Hub Centre road in Upper Onslow between February 28th and March 8th. Photos below are Stock images.
2018 John Deere 620 R and 2018 John Deere 6130r stolen.
Anyone with any information about this theft or any other crime can call Colchester RCMP at 902 893 6820. Anonymous tips can be sent to: www.crimestopper.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app. Police file number 2025 461212 refers.

Missing person: Help Eskasoni RCMP find Abby Marie Poulette
April 11, 2025, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia… Eskasoni RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 36-year-old Abby Marie Poulette, from Eskasoni, who was reported missing yesterday.
Poulette is described as 5-foot-7 with a slim build. She has brown hair and brown eyes.
Poulette has been known to frequent Membertou First Nation.
When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those who know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Abby Marie Poulette is asked to contact the Eskasoni RCMP at 902-379-2822. 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 #: 2025-470111


