Category: Colchester

Help the RCMP solve an arson

July 2, 2019, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia . . . On July 1 at 8:20 a.m., Colchester District RCMP responded to a suspicious fire at a residence in Bible Hill Estates Trailer Park. A woman went to the home to pick up an item and when she opened the door, smoke poured from the building. She called 911. Bible Hill Fire Department responded to the scene and noted signs that the fire had been intentionally set. The home, located on Wild Chance Dr. was empty at the time and no one was injured.

Investigators believe that the fire was set between 10 p.m. on June 30 and 8:20 a.m. on July 1. Police would like to speak to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the area in that time period. Colchester District RCMP is requesting anyone with information to contact their office at 902-893-6820. 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. Police file# 2019949982 refers.

June 25, 2019, Onslow Mountain, Colchester County, Nova Scotia . . . On June 23, Colchester District RCMP responded to a call at 5:27 a.m. indicating gunshots had been fired at a residence on Adam MacCallum Rd. in Onslow Mountain, while the occupants were inside. The caller told police a small dark vehicle came back towards the residence a short time later and shots were then fired at a vehicle parked in the driveway. No one was hurt.

During the investigation, police learned that another residence on West North River Rd. had been struck by gunshots earlier that morning. No one was hurt during that incident. The two residences are less than three kilometres from one another. Police have arrested two people in connection with this incident, however they have since been released without charges.

These incidents are being investigated by the General Investigation Section of Colchester District RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section. Police have searched both homes and have examined the vehicles involved. Investigators have reached out to neighbours in the areas of both locations and are reaching out to the public for information on both incidents. Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820. 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. Police file File# 2019899671 refers.

December 13, 2018, Onslow Mountain, Colchester County, Nova Scotia . . . At approximately 10 p.m. on December 12, a man was injured when several shots were fired at a home on Onslow Mountain Rd. The initial investigation has indicated that several other shots were fired. A vehicle was damaged by gun shots as well. In addition to the victim, a woman and an another man were present in the home when the incident occurred, and they were not injured. Investigators have determined that the suspect(s) parked a vehicle on the road near the home, approached on foot, then left the area in the vehicle. Initial indications are leading police to believe this was not a random act.

The victim was transported via EHS to local hospital then taken via LifeFlight to hospital in Halifax for further medical treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The investigation is being led by the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit. Additional RCMP resources assisting with the investigation are Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services. The RCMP is asking anyone who saw a vehicle parked in the 1500 area of Onslow Mountain Rd. near 10 p.m. last evening to call them at 1-800-803-RCMP (7267) with information. 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 continuing.

Police File # 20181840026 refers

On Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. RCMP, EHS and Truro Fire Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 102 – southbound lane. The investigation has determined that a white semi-trailer truck (not hauling a trailer) collided with a car, causing the car to spin out of control and slam into the centre cement median. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Initially, the driver of the semi-trailer truck pulled over. However, they left the scene without checking on the status of the people in the vehicle or providing details. It is believed that the semi-trailer truck would have red paint transfer on the front right corner.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000 or 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). 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.

April 16, 2018, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia . . . At 5 p.m. on April 12, a man entered a store on Robie St. and stole two barcode scanners, which are the devices used by store employees to verify prices and determine inventory. The value of the two devices is approximately $3600.00.

The suspect is described as male, 40 to 45 years old, 6-foot-2 with a large build, brown skin, and a beard. He left the store in a small dark-coloured sedan in an unknown direction of travel. His image was captured on the store’s surveillance video.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820 or 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.