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Antigonish County District RCMP investigating theft, break and enter to a home
Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a break and enter to a home that occurred on August 28.
On August 28 at approximately 1:00 a.m., officers responded to a report that two people had broken into a residence on Havre Boucher Rd. and were demanding money from the man and woman inside. The two suspects, believed to be men, departed on foot when a family member of the homeowners intervened. No one was physically injured in the incident.
Both suspects had their faces concealed and wore gloves.
Investigators want to speak with anyone who has information about this incident. This includes witnesses as well as anyone in the area with surveillance video that may show suspicious circumstances leading up to or after this incident took place.
Anyone with information that could support the investigation is asked to call Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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.
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Yarmouth Town RCMP investigating suspicious fire
Yarmouth Town RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that resulted in damage to an apartment building.
On August 29 at 12:08 a.m., officers, fire services, and EHS responded to a report of a fire in an apartment on Kirk St. in Yarmouth. Police and firefighters initiated an evacuation of the building, and the fire was contained to one unit. There were no injuries reported.
Initial investigation indicates that the cause of the fire is suspicious in nature. The investigation is ongoing, in partnership with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal, to determine the cause.
Anyone with information about this fire, or with surveillance video or dashcam footage that could support the investigation, is asked to contacted Yarmouth Town RCMP detachment at 902-742-8777. To remain anonymous, contact 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.
