Spotting stolen car leads to arrest of Ellershouse man

East Hants RCMP cruiser at an event in Enfield. (Healey photo)

GREENFIELD: A 30-year-old Ellershouse man is facing charges of stealing after the vehicle he stole was spotted in East Hants.

Const. Preston Burns, with East Hants RCMP, said that a patrolling East Hants RCMP officer noted a vehicle that had been reported stolen earlier was seen spotted at a residence in Greenfield on Dec. 18.

“Assisting officers arrived and the officers made contact with the suspect,” he said.

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Const. Burns said the man was arrested without incident. The vehicle was towed.

Jeffrey Snow, 30, of Ellershouse has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime over $5000.

He was remanded into custody and will appear in court on December 23.