RCMP release:
Pictou County District RCMP has charged a woman and a man after two taxis were stolen from a business in Antigonish.
On January 23 at approximately 3 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP located one of the Dodge Caravan taxis that had been stolen; the investigation into this theft continues.
Later that day, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP received a report that the other taxi had been seen in Stellarton. This tip led officers to locating the van and arresting a woman and a man.
The 31‑year‑old woman of Isaacs Harbour and 45‑year‑old man of Antigonish have each been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000.
They have been released on Undertakings and will appear in Pictou Provincial Court on March 30.
Both taxis had minor damage. At this time, we have no information suggesting the taxis were used, or attempted to be used, to illegally pick up passengers or collect fares. In addition, the thefts appear to not be connected.
Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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.
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Antigonish County District RCMP recovered the two taxis that were reported stolen from a business in the 0-100 block of Beechill Rd., Antigonish on January 22.
One was located in Mulgrave and the other one in Stellarton.
The RCMP thanks the public for sharing their tips with police. Your information helped investigators recover the two vehicles involved. The RCMP reminds everyone that your tips truly make a difference.
If you have information that could assist an investigation or relate to a potential crime, please contact your local police. To remain anonymous, you can 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.
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Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating the theft of two taxis in Antigonish.
Between 10 p.m. on January 22 and 7 a.m. on January 23, two taxis were reported stolen from a business in the 0-100 block of Beechill Rd.
The vehicles are described as dark grey or black Dodge Grand Caravans. Both have a Captain’s Cab logo and phone number on them, and are equipped with cab lights on the roof. At the time of the thefts, the vehicles were bearing Nova Scotia licence plates HHH 283 and GFH 693.
If you see these vehicles, do not approach them. Call police immediately.
Anyone with information about these thefts is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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.
