Category: Lunenburg

Lunenburg District RCMP seek information from the public in relation to ATM theft

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August 8, 2025, Hubbards, Nova Scotia… Lunenburg District RCMP is seeking information from the public about the theft of an ATM in Hubbards.

On August 6 at approximately 5:00 a.m., officers responded to a report of a theft at a business on Hwy. 329. Officers learned that a blue SUV backed up to the doors of the store and a person removed the machine from the lobby. There was significant damage to the front of the building in addition to the theft.

Surveillance video shows a tall, slender man wearing a trench coat, a balaclava, and gloves removing the ATM using a newer model Nissan Rogue SUV.

Officers appreciate that several people contacted police to provide information related to the theft. These calls have helped investigators recover parts of the ATM along the sides of roads around Hubbards. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone who may have information about the theft is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-275-3583. This includes anyone with dashcam footage or surveillance video of the area around the time of the theft and witnesses who have not yet spoken with 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.

File #: 2025-1131006

Stolen White Ford Pickup from Mahone Bay

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On July 19th, Lunenburg County District RCMP received a complaint regarding a male stealing a work truck which belongs to Mahone Marines in Mahone Bay. The male suspect was wearing a dark hoodie with a dark backpack and got into Mahone Marines work truck at 2:48AM. Mahone Marine work truck is described as White 2012 Ford F-150 with Nova Scotia License plate FRL 303 as well as company logo on both driver and passenger doors. Photos of the suspect and the vehicle are attached.

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Lunenburg District RCMP at 902 634 8674. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

Police file: 20251037627 refers.

RCMP charges two people after vehicle strikes officer

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July 9, 2025, Chester, Nova Scotia… Lunenburg District RCMP has charged two people after their vehicle struck an RCMP officer in Chester.

On July 7, at approximately 8:55 a.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of a potential impaired driver in a parking lot on Hwy. 3.

Upon arrival, an RCMP officer approached the suspect vehicle, a Ford Flex, and spoke with the driver, who was displaying signs of impairment.

The driver then started the vehicle and sped off at a high rate of speed, dragging the officer into a police vehicle.

The officer, who sustained minor injuries, was examined by EHS at the scene.

While fleeing the area, the Flex sideswiped a vehicle, failed to negotiate a turn from Hwy. 14 onto Hwy. 103, and crashed into a guardrail. The male driver and female passenger attempted to take off on foot before being arrested.

Ryan Jacob Wheeler, 37, of Stonehurst, has been charged with:

  • Assault of a Peace Officer with a Weapon
  • Flight from a Peace Officer
  • Operating a Conveyance while Prohibited
  • Operating a Conveyance in a Manner Dangerous to the Public
  • Resist Arrest


Sahara Lee Dorey, 26, from Lunenburg, has been charged with Resist Arrest.

Both Wheeler and Dorey were remanded into custody. They’re due to appear in Bridgewater Provincial Court on July 8.

The investigation is ongoing, with assistance from the Nova Scotia RCMP Collision and Reconstruction Service.

File #: 2025-962758

Help police solve arsons, Oakhill, Lunenburg County

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August 29, 2020, Oakhill, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg County RCMP is investigating nine recent suspicious fires on uninhabited forested areas that occurred within approximately 100 square metres on Leary Fraser Rd. in Oakhill.

Since Thursday, August 27, Lunenburg County RCMP and Oakhill and District Fire Department, along with Nova Scotia Power and the Department of Lands and Forestry, have responded to these incidents. The investigation determined the fires to be suspicious in nature. No one was injured as a result of the fires.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the arson is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674. 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 # 2020-1246120

Police request assistance to solve break and enter, theft of lobster

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February 6, 2019, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia…Police are requesting help from the public to solve a break and enter and theft of lobster from a boat at a business on Bluenose Dr. in Lunenburg.

Sometime between 10 p.m. and 11 p.m. on January 26, two suspects entered a boat alongside the dock at the business and stole approximately 130 pounds of lobster worth $1,000.

Security footage shows the suspects to be two white men, both approximately 5-foot-10. One suspect appears to be clean shaven and slender with short brown hair. He was wearing a black hoodie, light grey pants and knee high black or dark green boots. The other suspect appears to have a medium to heavy build and was wearing a single piece navy blue coverall type of work suit. A dark blue or black 2-door Jeep Wrangler was seen in the area at the time of the theft.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Lunenburg County RCMP at (902) 634-8674. 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.

Break & Enters

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Recognize these people? If so, RCMP would like to hear from you

December 24, 2018, Hubbards and Mill Cove, Nova Scotia … Lunenburg County District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance with identifying persons of interest in multiple break and enters in their area.

On November 27, a business in Mill Cove was broken in to. Those responsible stole the contents of a safe. Video surveillance shows a suspect wearing a camouflaged hooded sweatshirt under a black jacket, wearing gloves and carrying a patterned book bag.

On December 13, a business in Hubbards was broken in to where they stole tobacco products. Video surveillance shows a suspect wearing a red Ecko hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and carrying a patterned book bag.

 

On December 22, the same business in Hubbards was broken in to again, where thieves stole more tobacco products. Video surveillance shows a suspect wearing a camouflaged hooded sweatshirt, grey sweatpants and black and white sneakers.

 

Lunenburg County District RCMP is also investigating a recent residential break and enter in Mill Cove, in which a 2017 Toyota Camry was stolen and later recovered.

 

The investigations are ongoing and it’s believed that these break and enters are connected

Anyone with information about these crimes is asked to contact Lunenburg County District RCMP at (902) 527-5555. 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 #:  20181761569 – Break and Enter – Mill Cove

20181846055 – Break and Enter – Hubbards

20181887381 – Break and Enter – Hubbards

20181893131 – Break and Enter – Mill Cove – residential B&E

Theft from Vehicle, Blockhouse

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RCMP seek assistance in locating stolen medals

December 5, 2018, Blockhouse, Nova Scotia … Lunenburg County District RCMP is investigating a theft that occurred from a vehicle parked at a residence on Cornwall Rd. in Blockhouse on November 14. Several items were taken, including 4 service medals, a camouflage ruck sack, trench spade shovel, camouflage carrying pouch, camouflage vest, two sleeping bags, tactical helmet and knee high winter boots. The following day, a passing motorist noticed a number of items strewn about in the ditch not far from the scene. All items except 4 service medals and a knife were recovered.

The medals are described as New Zealand Operational Service Medal, New Zealand Afghanistan Primary Medal, New Zealand Special Service Medal, New Zealand Defence Medal with Regular Clasp.

If anyone has any information regarding this theft you are asked to contact Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902-634-8674. 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.

Theft of ATV Lunenburg Co, NS

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On Sunday, June 24, 2018, Chester RCMP received a report of a break, enter & theft of an ATV at 2222 329 Highway in The Lodge, Nova Scotia.

Sheds were broken into between June 20th and 24th. Tools were stolen along with an ATV.

The ATV was a red 2004 Kawasaki Prairie 700 model KVP with N.S. plate FZ241, VIN JKAVF6A184B513144.

Description:  windshield, winch on front, large rear back up light, thumb warmer, large black back seat with storage compartments, with heated handles, rear person foot pegs and built-in gas can.

If you have any information about this theft you are asked to contact RCMP or if you want to remain anonymous call 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.

Lunenburg County man identified as victim of homicide

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June 20, 2018, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… Twenty-one year-old Jamie Lee Bishop, of Lunenburg County, has been identified as the victim of a homicide that occurred early Monday morning. At approximately 12:45 a.m. on Monday morning, Bishop had been walking with a female on Hornes Rd. in Eastern Passage when a passing car stopped and someone in the vehicle shot Bishop.

The suspect vehicle is described as a dark, 4-door, Chevrolet car. The vehicle was last seen turning on to Cow Bay Rd. from Hornes Rd.

The Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is leading the investigation with assistance from the RCMP Forensics Identification Section and Halifax District RCMP.

Police continue to ask anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at (902) 490-490-5333. 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.

Stolen Boat

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RCMP in search of stolen boat 

June 20, 2018, Chester, Nova Scotia … Lunenburg District RCMP is asking for public assistance in locating a boat that was stolen from a dock on the Southwest Cove Rd. in Chester.

The boat, described as a beige 2002 TaylorCraft Sedan Cruiser (Rubber Dinghy), was last seen tied to the dock between June 4 and 6.  It features a grey 2-stroke YAMAHA Motor (Model: 6MSHX) and a Hull ID# HSD290AL.

Anyone with information regarding the stolen boat is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674. Should you wish to remain anonymous call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip atwww.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.