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Historic plaque stolen from monument in rural N.S.

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Police are looking for answers after a heritage plaque was stolen from a monument in a rural area of Nova Scotia.

RCMP say they got the report October 2 about a brass plaque that was removed from a historic monument near Harry Elliott Road, Lower Onslow, on or around September 17.

The plaque is about 76 years old and originally created by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to commemorate the Ingonish-French River Portage route.

It is about 32 inches tall, 19 inches across, about 70 lbs and maintained by Parks Canada.

A monument in Lower Onslow. PHOTO: RCMP

Police say there is damage to the stone monument from removing the plaque.

If you have information you are asked to call RCMP at 902-893-6820 or Crime Stoppers.

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Two charged after $10K theft spree at Halifax-area Sephora stores

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A man and a woman are facing charges after Halifax Regional Police (HRP) say they stole more than $10,000 worth of products from multiple Sephora stores over a two-day period.

Officers say the first theft took place at the Mic Mac Mall location on July 19. The following day, the suspects allegedly targeted Sephora stores in Dartmouth Crossing and the Halifax Shopping Centre.

At approximately 4 p.m. on July 20, mall security contacted HRP after detaining the pair for theft. During the investigation, officers linked them to the other Sephora thefts.

The 23-year-old man and 22-year-old woman are scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date to face charges.

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Man pleads guilty for copper wire theft in Springdale

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A 38-year-old Westmorland man has plead guilty in connection with a copper wire theft in Springdale, New Brunswick.

Sussex RCMP say they were called to a commercial property on Route 114 around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, but the suspect had already left the scene.

Officers located him a short time later at a home on Knightville Road in Mount Pisgah, where he was arrested without incident.

“Copper wire theft goes beyond property crime,” says Sergeant Ben Comley of the Sussex RCMP. “It endangers the community, disrupts critical infrastructure, and poses serious risks to those involved.” 

According to police, the suspect was also wanted on three outstanding warrants, and his vehicle was seized as part of the investigation.

The man appeared in Saint John Provincial Court on Wednesday, admitting guilt for mischief under $5,000 and trafficking of property obtained by crime. He was released from custody, with sentencing scheduled for July 22, 2026.

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Man rammed police car in Quispamsis, arrested in Moncton: police

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 A 22-year-old man is facing multiple charges after allegedly ramming a stolen vehicle into a police car. 

In a social media post, the Kennebecasis Regional Police Force says they got a call Thursday morning about a suspicious vehicle driving erratically in Rothesay. 

Investigators learned it had been reported stolen Tuesday.

Police later spotted the vehicle in a parking lot in the 100-200 block of Hampton Road in Quispamsis.

They then tried to pull the car over and told the driver to get out, but the man reversed and rammed into the front bumper of the police car. He then allegedly tried to hit the officer, but they were able to jump out of the way and were not hurt.

The man drove off onto Hampton Road and police did not pursue it him for safety reasons.

Police say they reached out to RCMP detachments in Hampton, Sussex, and Moncton for help.

RCMP stopped the driver in Moncton and the man was arrested. 

He faces several charges, including  stealing a vehicle and assaulting a police officer. 

He appeared in Saint John court Friday.

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HRP recover stolen vehicle in Dartmouth

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Police say a stolen vehicle has been recovered after being abandoned behind Cole Harbour Place in Dartmouth.

Officers spotted the car over the weekend and believed it had been reported stolen several days earlier.

When police attempted to pull the driver over, the vehicle took off at a high speed. Officers say they did not pursue due to public safety concerns but observed the car heading toward Cole Harbour. About 30 minutes later, an RCMP officer located the vehicle parked behind Cole Harbour Place, but the driver had already left the scene.

The investigation is ongoing.

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Police cruiser hits man, slams into pole during Halifax pursuit

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A 37-year-old man is facing charges after a police chase in Halifax ended in a crash Tuesday following a reported theft on Quinpool Road.

Halifax Regional Police say officers responded to a theft at the Superstore, where the suspect fled on a stolen bicycle. A short time later, two officers located the man near Nora Bernard Street and began a pursuit.

The police cruiser then struck the suspect before crashing into a power pole. The man and one officer were taken to hospital with injuries, while a second officer was treated at the scene by Emergency Health Services.

Police say the investigation is ongoing. The suspect is scheduled to appear in Halifax provincial court at a later date.

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Dozens of vases stolen from graves at Pictou County cemetery

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More than a dozen metal vases have been stolen from headstones at a cemetery in Sylvester.

On April 4, Pictou County RCMP responded to reports of the missing vases and went to the site on Alma Road, according to a news release.

They estimate more than 60 vases were stolen between March 21 and April 4.

Police say cemetery staff confirmed the vases were not taken during routine maintenance or upkeep.

They are asking anyone with information that may be able to assist investigators to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333 and reference file number 2026-434921.