Update: “Shorty”​ the wooden fisherman statue found safe

Halifax District is pleased to advised that “Shorty”,​ the wooden fisherman statue​ reported missing from a home in Peggy’s Cove​ on April 12, has been returned to his owner.​

The RCMP will not be pursuing charges as per the owner’s wishes. The RCMP would like to thank the public for their assistance, shares and​ retweets on social media.

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Halifax District RCMP is asking for assistance to​ find a 5-foot-2 wooden fisherman statue named “Shorty” stolen​ from the​ front yard of a residence on Peggy’s Point Rd.

The statue​ was taken sometime between 8 a.m. on April 8 and 8 a.m. on April 9.​ “Shorty” has long brown hair, a brown beard, a trunk like build and weighs 120 pounds.​ He was last seen standing still and wearing a yellow sou’wester, a fisherman’s sweater, yellow fishing waders and black rubber boots.​ He was showing off his catch while jauntily smoking his pipe.
Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at​ 902​ 490-5020.​ 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.

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Source : Media Release