**** RCMP Media Release
RCMP investigates break and enter involving theft of firearms, recreational vehicle and ATV
Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break and enter involving a theft of firearms, an RV and ATV from a property on Shady Ln. in Pictou Landing.
On May 13, at approximately 1:15 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a home on Shady Lane. in Pictou Landing. Officers learned that numerous firearms were taken, including:
- Smith & Wesson Silver .22 caliber handgun;
- Ruger single action .22 caliber handgun;
- Browning .300 Winchester rifle with a dark wood finish;
- Savage 12-gauge pistol grip shotgun.
Other items taken from the residence include a black Stack-On firearms safe, a 60” television, a fridge, a small utility trailer and a significant quantity of hunting and fishing gear.
Two vehicles, a 1999 Dutch Star Motorhome bearing the Nova Scotia camper plate 41 140, a blue Honda FourTrax ATV, were also taken from the property.
RCMP believe that the suspect gained access to the home between May 5 and May 13.
The investigation is ongoing and is being lead by the Pictou County District RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, the RCMP police dog services and the National Weapons Enforcement Team.
Anyone with information about this incident or who may have seen the RV travelling on roadways is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. 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.
