Over $50,000 in Stolen Goods Seized from North Preston Home
RCMP officers and loss prevention staff recovered more than $50,000 worth of stolen property from a home in North Preston, Nova Scotia. A 55-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.
A joint effort between the RCMP and loss prevention officers led to the seizure of more than $50,000 worth of stolen goods from a residence in North Preston, Nova Scotia.
Investigators identified a person of interest linked to thefts from businesses throughout the Halifax Regional Municipality. Last Tuesday, officers executed a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Simmonds Road.
During the search, police recovered a variety of items, including building materials, construction tools, mugs, perfume, and alcohol. A truck believed to have been used in the alleged thefts was also seized.
An unnamed 55-year-old man from North Preston was arrested and charged with possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000. He was released on conditions and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court.
The investigation into business thefts across the Halifax Regional Municipality remains ongoing.