Public assistance requested: suspicious fire at auto recycling business

October 28, 2019
Valley, Nova Scotia

News release

Colchester District RCMP is investigating suspicious fire at an auto recycling business on College Rd. in Valley. The fire was reported to the RCMP on October 19.

On October 19 at approximately 1:00 a.m., Colchester District RCMP responded to a call that some vehicles were on fire in the rear compound of the business. Volunteer firefighters were dispatched as well. When police arrived, several vehicles had already been completely destroyed by fire, suggesting they had been burning for an extended period of time before anyone noticed. The business has been the subject of several incidents of mischief and vandalism after hours.

Colchester District RCMP is asking that anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact them at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

File # 20191601365

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Contact information

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

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