Cape Breton police have arrested multiple people in relation to thefts at New Waterford businesses. FILE PHOTOArticle contentFive people have been arrested by Cape Breton Regional Police for thefts from businesses in New Waterford over the past three days.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentIn a release emailed Tuesday evening, around 5 p.m., Cape Breton Regional Police said the suspects were arrested in relation to thefts at businesses on Plummer Avenue including the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission (NSLC).Article contentArticle contentThe thefts and arrests took place between Aug. 23 – Aug. 25; Sunday to Tuesday.Article contentArticle contentOn Aug. 23, police responded to a call to the Pharmasave around 1:30 p.m. Staff told police that two left without paying for merchandise. Officers were able to identify the people through video surveillance and later located them at a residence on Smith Street where they were arrested. 2Article contentBoth suspects were served with a Protection of Property Act, which prohibits them from going to the Pharmasave on Plummer Avenue, and police continue to investigate.Article contentOn Aug. 24, police responded to a report at around 1:30 p.m. of a man stealking alcoholo from the NSLC on Plummer Avenue. Officers patrolled the area and found a person who the description of the suspect while he was walking on Hudson Street.Article contentThe suspect was apprehended and arrested, along with a female who was carrying the stolen alcohol. Police said both were placed on conditions not to go to the NSLC location. They face charges of theft and possession of stolen property, respectively.Article contentAnother call for police to respond to the Plummer Avenue NSLC came in Aug. 25 around 12:30 p.m. for a theft of alcohol. Officers reviewed video surveillance to identify the suspect then patrolled the area, finding the suspect running on Hudson Street.Article contentPolice caught the man on Smith Street and arrested him. He is in police custody while police continue their investigation.Article contentAnyone with information about illegal or suspicious activity is asked to report it to Cape Breton Regional Police by calling 902-563-5151 or 911 if they are witnessing a crime in process.Article contentTo make reports anonoymously, call to Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit online through their website.Article content
Cape Breton police arrest multiple people for New Waterford thefts
