**** RCMP Media Release
Shelburne RCMP investigate theft of copper wire and rash of vehicle thefts
Shelburne RCMP is investigating a rash of vehicle thefts and theft of copper wire.
On July 31, 2023, Shelburne RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a home in Lower Ohio. RCMP officers learned that a man and woman were involved in the break-in and officers were provided with a description of a vehicle they were driving. RCMP officers located the vehicle in Shelburne and the woman was safely arrested. RCMP officers seized the vehicle after they observed copper wire inside of it. The woman was released on conditions and will appear in Shelburne Provincial Court on September 13, 2023 to face a charge of Break and Enter. The man who was involved in the break-in was not located.
On August 1, at approximately 7:15 a.m., Shelburne RCMP responded to a report of a truck being stolen while at a gas station on Water St. in Shelburne. On August 2, the truck was located on Hwy. 102 in Colchester County part of a dangerous driving investigation. The male driver was safely arrested and remains in custody. The man is believed to be involved in the break and enter investigation.
On August 2, at approximately 12:50 a.m., two Shelburne RCMP officers were conducting radar enforcement on Water St. in Shelburne when they observed two vehicles approaching at a high rate of speed. The officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but both vehicles fled. One of the vehicles was located a few moments later, having crashed into a utility pole. The female driver was arrested for Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance and officers determined that the vehicle she was driving had been stolen from Sandy Point. The woman was transported to hospital by ambulance as she suffered serious, but non-life-threatening injuries and, she remains in custody at this time.
At approximately 10 a.m., the second vehicle that fled from police, a silver Ford Focus, was reported stolen. RCMP officers continue to make efforts to locate this vehicle.
The investigations remain ongoing.
Anyone with information on the silver Ford Focus, which bears Nova Scotia license plate GAC922, is asked to contact Shelburne RCMP at 902-875-2490. 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.
