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Copper wire theft leads to charges against Charlotte County man

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A Charlotte County man was charged Wednesday in relation to a copper wire theft.

According to the RCMP, officers from the St. George detachment got a report Tuesday of a theft at a telecommunications tower on Seeley’s Cove Road in Seeley’s Cove.

Police said the location had been targeted recently.

Using a drone, police conducted a search of the area and found copper wire near an RV.

Officers went to the location and arrested a 38-year-old man.

The man was also on house arrest and was taken into custody.

Police executed a search warrant at a residence and property connected to their investigation.

They found and seized approximately 1,000 metres of copper wire. The wire was estimated to be worth more than $16,000.

The suspect was in Saint John provincial court Wednesday and was charged with theft over $5,000 and possession of stolen property.

He was released and will appear in court at a later date.

The RCMP said anyone who sees suspicious activity near electrical substations, telecommunications towers or power poles should contact the police.

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Provincial Police charge 2 Rainy River District area men with fraud

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Two area men on bail have been charged again by Provincial Police.

O-P-P are connecting a 23-year-old from Devlin and a 26-year-old from Fort Frances to the theft of a wallet from a vehicle.

Police say the owner’s credit cards were later used to make purchases.

Security footage from the businesses where the cards were used helped police track down two.

OPP says the pair were well known to police and had been out on bail for previous property crime offences.

The 23-year-old was charged with one count of fraud and possession of property obtained by crime.

They will make court appearances in the near future.

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2 people charged following vehicle theft case in Sackville

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Two Nova Scotians from Springhill have been charged after a woman was pushed to the ground and her vehicle was stolen in Sackville.

The New Brunswick RCMP said the theft happened on June 21 near a business on Main Street.

Mounties reported that the woman was trying to get into her vehicle when a man approached her, grabbed her keys, pushed her to the ground and drove away in her vehicle.

Police said she was taken to the hospital with what were believed to be minor injuries.

Members of the Southeast Community Crime Reduction Unit identified two suspects during the investigation, and the stolen vehicle was later recovered.

A 24‑year‑old man and a 45‑year‑old woman were arrested in Sackville on June 25 and remanded in custody.

Police said both appeared in court the following day and were charged with robbery.

The man and woman were released on July 2 pending future court dates.

Police seek public’s help in solving copper wire theft in Kenora area

Police seek public’s help in solving copper wire theft in Kenora area

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Provincial police are investigating damage to communication lines and the theft of copper wire in the Kenora area.

Bell Canada discovered the damaged lines along the railroad tracks near Transmitter Road in mid-June.

Sections of copper line were cut, and a transformer was damaged.

A cutting tool was also found still lodged in the cable.

Police say an alert of a service disruption led workers to find the damage.

It is believed that additional wire may have been taken over a long period, with a more recent cut triggering the alert.

No arrests have yet been made.

OPP are asking anyone who may have observed suspicious activity in the area of Transmitter Road or the nearby rail line, or has information related to the incident, to contact the OPP’s Kenora detachment.

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Woman leads police on brief chase in stolen truck: RCMP

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After allegedly stealing a truck and leading police on a brief chase, a 36-year-old woman from Scotchtown is now in custody.

The RCMP say the incident began around 1:35 in the afternoon on June 23, when an officer spotted the stolen grey Chevy Silverado heading south on Highway 344 in Aulds Cover, according to a news release.

Two officers then pulled the car over, but the driver reversed the truck toward the police and sped off at a high speed.

The truck continued on east on Highway 104, weaving into oncoming traffic to pass other vehicles.

The truck eventually got stopped in traffic near the Canso Causeway, where the driver again reversed along the highway and nearly hit a police vehicle.

At that point, the officers decided not to follow the truck for safety reasons.

Only about five minutes after officers originally spotted the truck, a 911 call reported a similar looking one on highway 104 heading toward Antigonish, passing vehicles in the oncoming lane, but officers could not find it.

Around 8:30 p.m., the investigation had lead police to Old Mulgrave Road, where officers arrested the driver of the truck.

She faces multiple charges, including fleeing from police and theft over $5,000.

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Woman arrested after St. Stephen cargo trailer break‑in

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A 42‑year‑old woman has been arrested after a cargo trailer was broken into in St. Stephen.

Officers were called on June 17 around 4:30 p.m. for a report of a break, enter and theft involving a trailer on Milltown Boulevard.

Police said several items were reported stolen, including power tools.

Mounties executed a search warrant on June 22 at a home on Mosher Road in Mohannes.

Police seized power tools, ammunition and firearm magazines during the search.

A 42‑year‑old woman was arrested at the scene and was later released on conditions, according to police.

She is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 21.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Stephen detachment at 506‑466‑7030.

Anonymous tips can be shared through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑8477, the P3 Mobile App, or by Secure Web Tips.

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Woman, 31, arrested after theft, shopping cart assault

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A Louisdale woman was arrested following a theft at a business in Port Hawkesbury, assaulting an employee with a shopping cart on the way out, and now RCMP is looking for anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

It happened on Sunday just before 5 p.m. at the Causeway Shopping Centre on Reeves Street.

Officers say they responded to a report of a woman who had attempted to leave the store with items she had not paid for and was stopped by a staff member who was then knocked to the ground with a shopping cart.

The employee was left with minor injuries, and the woman took off.

Officers say she was later arrested along Highway 4 and will face theft and assault-related charges.

The 31-year-old was released and is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court at a later date. The investigation is ongoing.

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RCMP look for two people after theft at Sussex store

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The RCMP are asking for the public’s help to identify a man and a woman after a theft at a business on Main Street in Sussex.

Police said the theft is believed to have happened on June 8 between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m., when the pair went into the business, took several items and left without paying.

The RCMP have released surveillance photos in hopes that someone may recognize them.

The woman is described as having long dark hair, is between 25 and 30 years old, and is about five‑foot‑five with a slender build.

The man is described as having long dark hair and a chin‑strap beard, is between 30 and 35 years old, and is about five‑foot‑ten.

Police reported that the two individuals left the scene in a red Dodge Caravan.

Anyone who recognizes the individuals or has information that could help the investigation is asked to contact the RCMP at 506‑433‑7700.

Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 1‑800‑222‑TIPS (8477), the P3 Mobile App or through Secure Web Tips.

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Police say vehicle theft on the rise in Kennebecasis Valley

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The Kennebecasis Regional Police Force is warning residents of increased vehicle theft.

The department issued a notice on its Facebook page at the beginning of June, highlighting the rise.

In an email statement to Acadia Broadcasting on June 16, Constable Alicia Conley said that, to date, there have been six incidents reported.

Conley added that the thefts have been happening in the evenings, typically in parking lots and residential areas in both Quispamsis and Rothesay, with thieves targeting both locked and unlocked vehicles.

According to Conley, some of the stolen vehicles have been recovered in other jurisdictions.

She also noted that only six incidents were reported throughout all of 2025, whereas this year, more incidents have occurred over shorter periods, with the increase becoming particularly noticeable in the past two to three months.

The department is encouraging residents to:

• Always lock vehicle doors and close windows.

• Remove keys and key fobs from unattended vehicles.

• Never leave a vehicle running while unattended, even for a short period.

• Park in well-lit areas whenever possible.

• Consider using anti-theft devices such as steering wheel locks, immobilizers, or GPS tracking systems.

• Report any suspicious activity, including individuals checking vehicle doors or loitering in parking lots and residential neighbourhoods.

• Ensure home security systems and cameras are operating.

Residents are also being reminded not to leave valuables, identification, or personal documents visible inside their vehicles.

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OPP leaving reminders to Fort Frances motorists to keep the doors locked

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Provincial Police are finding several vehicles in downtown Fort Frances left unlocked.

Police are conducting patrols to check for unlocked vehicles.

They are also leaving vehicle owners with a ticket, which reminds them of the importance of locking the doors and keeping valuables out of sight.

In a post to social media, OPP state, “don’t make it easy for thieves – lock your doors, remove valuables, keep keys and fobs out of sight, and never leave your vehicle running unattended.”

A recent case in Fort Frances saw culprits take a wallet from a parked vehicle in a residential area and use credit cards from it at area businesses.

Two individuals were eventually arrested and charged with fraud.

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