Two Arrested and Big Theft Recovery
Cumberland County Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit has charged two people with property offences after a search warrant at a home in West Brook.
An investigation that began in February in Maccan led police to West Brook last week. Armed with a search warrant, Cumberland RCMP and Amherst Police Major arrested a couple at a home on Highway 2.
The 60-year-old man and a 58-year-old woman, both of West Brook, are facing charges of:
- Obstruct a Peace Officer
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime of a Value Exceeding $5000.00
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime of a Value Not Exceeding $5000.00
- Tampering with vehicle identification number
Police seized vehicles, welders, generators, chainsaws, and miscellaneous tools. The total value of all property seized is estimated to be at approximately $260,000.
Both accused were released on conditions and are scheduled to appear in Amherst Provincial Court on May 27th.
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