On Aug. 24, the Digby RCMP said it was seeking information on the whereabouts of Shaun Alan Thibodeau, 37, of Weymouth, who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant. RCMP SUPPLIED PHOTOArticle contentThe Digby RCMP asked for the public’s help on Aug. 24 as part of an investigation it was conducting into an alleged armed robbery, kidnapping, and vehicle theft in Weymouth.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 media release, the RCMP said they had charged two woman and were seeking the public’s assistance in locating a man who was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.Article contentArticle contentAccording to the RCMP, at approximately 7:10 a.m. on Aug. 17, the Digby RCMP received a report of a robbery involving a firearm that had occurred the previous night.Article contentArticle contentThe RCMP said the victim was a 24-year-old man from Digby. While in a vehicle with two women parked in the 7100 block of Highway 101 in Plympton, the RCMP said an unknown man approached and forced him into the passenger seat at gunpoint.Article content“The three suspects then drove the victim to an ATM, where he was forced to withdraw cash, before dropping him off at another location and fleeing in his Mercedes-Benz CLA250,” an Aug. 24 media release stated.Article contentThe vehicle was later recovered and seized by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.Article contentAs a result of the ongoing investigation, Ronda Lynne Anne McCullough, 27, of Yarmouth, and Casey Anne Fitzgerald, 32, of Weymouth, have each been charged with:Article content• Uttering Threats to Cause DeathArticle content• Extortion without FirearmArticle content• RobberyArticle content• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor VehicleArticle content• KidnappingArticle content• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous PurposeArticle content• Possession of a Firearm when Knowing Possession is UnauthorizedArticle content• Motor Vehicle TheftArticle contentArticle content• Theft Under $5,000Article content• Mischief Under $5,000Article contentMcCollough is also charged with Assault with a Weapon, while Fitzgerald is charged with Possession of a Weapon Contrary to an Order.Article contentBoth women appeared in Annapolis Royal Provincial Court Aug. 19. Following their court appearances, they remained in custody pending future court dates.Article contentOn Aug. 24 the Digby RCMP said it was seeking information on the whereabouts of Shaun Alan Thibodeau, 37, of Weymouth. Thibodeau was wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant in relation to the incident.Article contentThe RCMP said he is facing charges of:Article content• Uttering Threats to Cause DeathArticle content• ExtortionArticle content• RobberyArticle content• KidnappingArticle content• Motor Vehicle TheftArticle content• Theft under $5,000Article content• Mischief under $5,000Article content• multiple firearms and weapons offencesArticle content• Failing to Comply with a Release OrderArticle contentThibodeau was described as 5-foot-8, 170 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes.Article contentAnyone with information on the location of Thibodeau was being asked to contact Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579. To remain anonymous, people could contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at the Crime Stoppers website, or use the P3 Tips app.Article contentArticle content
RCMP investigating robbery, kidnapping and vehicle theft involving firearm in Weymouth
