Category: Cumberland

August 11, 2020, Spencer’s Island, Nova Scotia… Parrsboro RCMP is investigating a recent theft of a pontoon boat and two motors from Old Shipyard Beach Campground in Spencer’s Island.

The theft occurred at the campground on August 10 sometime between the hours of 3 a.m. and 4:30 a.m. A description of the stolen items is below:

• 2015 Legend Pontoon Boat, Model: Splash + Flex with serial number: APX19854C515

• Outboard Mercury motor (attached to boat). Model: 1A30413EK with serial number: OR629913

• Outboard Suzuki motor (not attached to boat) Model: DF2.5 with serial number: 00251F-893771
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Anyone with information is asked to call Parrsboro District RCMP at 902-254-2424. 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 #: 20201133338

April 19, 2019, New Salem, Nova Scotia… Cumberland RCMP is investigating an arson that occurred on South Branch Road in New Salem.

At 5:05 a.m. yesterday, RCMP and Advocate and District Volunteer Fire Brigade responded to the scene of a barn that was on fire. The investigation determined the fire to be suspicious in nature. No one was injured as a result of the fire and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact Cumberland RCMP at 902-254-2424. 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 # 2019522336

Medical alert device used to report break and enter

January 28, 2019, Little River, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia . . . An 83-year-old woman was in her home on December 9, 2018, when she heard a loud bang shortly before 2 a.m. She then heard people going to the basement of her home, then towards her bedroom. She called out to see who it was, then heard male voices yelling “go, go, go”, and heard multiple people running from her home. The woman was not able to see the numbers on the phone and used her medical alert device to call for help.

Police arrived a short time later and noted that a vehicle had entered several driveways and backed out again. A break and enter was reported in the area later that day.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Oxford RCMP at 902-447-2525. 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 # 20181821566