Kings District RCMP are investigating a break and enter that has left a family with no Christmas presents.

At approximately 5:32 p.m. yesterday, RCMP attended a residence after a report of a break and enter.

On arrival, officer’s determined that a break-in had occurred sometime during the day when the homeowners were away. The theft or thieves stole a laptop computer and all of the families unwrapped Christmas presents. The presents, which were tucked away from the children’s view, were located after the thief ransacked the families home.

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555, or Crime Stoppers anonymously anytime at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by their 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 from $50 – $2000.

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