RCMP investigates suspicious fire

June 1, 2017
Belmont, Nova Scotia

News release

Colchester District RCMP was called to the scene of a suspicious fire just before 3 a.m. this morning. Police arrived at the scene to find a home fully involved and completely destroyed. The home was vacant at the time and was being renovated. A loud bang was heard by neighbours shortly before the fire was reported. No one was hurt, and the investigation is ongoing.

Colchester District RCMP is investigating this matter and is asking anyone with information about it to call them at 902 893 6820, or 1 800 803 RCMP (7267). Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP202 + your message to 'CRIMES' (274637) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

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Contact information

Cpl. Jennifer Clarke
Media Relations Officer
Nova Scotia RCMP
Office: 902 720 5652
Cell: 902 222 0154
jennifer.clarke@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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