Author of the article:By Cape Breton Post Staff, PNI Atlantic Published Aug 31, 20251 minute readA 43-year-old man was found dead inside an abandoned car in New Campbellton over the Labour Day long weekend — a death RCMP are ruling as suspicious. Photo by FILEArticle contentA 43-year-old man was found dead inside an abandoned car in New Campbellton over the Labour Day long weekend.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 contentOn Saturday at around 1:20 p.m., Victoria County District RCMP received a report of an abandoned car believed to be that of a missing person from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.Article contentArticle contentAccording to a release from the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit, officers from the Victoria County District detachment responded to the vehicle on New Campbellton Road, just off Trans-Canada Highway 105 near the bottom of Kellys Mountain, and located the deceased man in the car.Article contentArticle contentNo one else was inside the vehicle, RCMP said in the release.Article contentThe death is being considered as suspicious as the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit takes over of the investigation — with support from the Victoria County District RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.Article content“Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time,” the RCMP said in the release.Article contentThe RCMP is asking that anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP at 1-800-803-7267 and reference file number 2025-1279678. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.Article content
RCMP investigating suspicious death of Cape Breton man found inside abandoned car
