NORTH NOEL: East Hants RCMP is investigating a series of thefts that occurred in the North Noel and West Gore areas.
Staff Sgt. Michael Balmaceda said police responded to several reports involving the theft of tools, vehicles and a construction trailer from local properties.
He said Investigators quickly determined the incidents were connected and identified a suspect.
One man was arrested after fleeing from responding officers.
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Two other suspects fled on foot into a wooded area and were not located despite an extensive search involving multiple police resources.
Witnesses reported that the two men may have subsequently been picked up by another man in a vehicle.
East Hants RCMP is asking anyone with information that may assist the investigation, including the identity of the two outstanding suspects or any related thefts that may not yet have been reported, to contact Enfield RCMP at 902-883-7077 or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
Information can also be submitted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.
Anyone who witnessed suspicious activity in the North Noel or West Gore areas is encouraged to contact police.
