RCMP investigates recent construction thefts

February 20, 2017
Bible Hill, Nova Scotia

News release

Colchester District RCMP is investigating recent thefts that have occurred at construction sites.
RCMP responded to a theft of construction equipment from a trailer at a construction site on Hub Centre Dr. in Upper Onslow, on February 17. Sometime between the evening of February 16 and the morning of February 17 thieves entered a secured trailer and stole a large quantity of tools. Several saws, drills, nailers, air compressor, along with other tools were stolen.

RCMP responded to a theft of construction equipment from a cube van parked at a construction site on Poplar Dr in Brookside, on February 18. Thieves broke in to the cube van sometime between the evening of February 17 and morning of February 18. A large quantity of construction tools were stolen.

RCMP responded to a third theft of this kind on February 19 on Wexford Dr in Valley. Sometime between the evening on February 17 and the morning of February 19 thieves entered a secured trailer and stole a large quantity of tools.

These three thefts, along with others that have taken place in the province, has the RCMP encouraging contractors to consider the following to prevent being targeted by thieves:

  • remove items of value from work sites
  • take extra steps to secure building or trailer equipment
  • park in a well lit and visible area
  • engrave markings on equipment to help identify if stolen
  • document all serial and model numbers
  • photograph all items
  • install alarm systems/security cameras

The investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or texting a tip - Tip 202 + your message to 274637.

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Contact information

Sgt. Duane Cooper
Colchester District RCMP
Office: 902-893-6820
Cell: 902-789-7572
duane.cooper@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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