Police investigating thefts of cash from museums

RCMP are investigating recent thefts of money from two volunteer-run museums and attempting to identify two people of interest.

On July 19, Cumberland County District RCMP received a report of a theft from the Heritage Models Museum in River Hebert. Surveillance video shows two people working together to take a cash box from the museum.

On July 24, Lunenburg County District RCMP received a similar report of two people entering the Fort Point Museum in LaHave and again working together to facilitate the theft of a large donation container.

Based on descriptors and surveillance footage from both museums, police believe the same two people are related to both thefts and are seeking to identify them. Images show a man with what appears to be short reddish-brown hair and beard, and a woman with long brown hair. Both appear to be in their 20s. Officers believe they drove to one of the museums in a dark-coloured pickup truck with a cargo rack on the back.

Staff or volunteers at museums or similar sites who observe suspicious behaviour should contact their nearest RCMP detachment or local police or, in an emergency, call 911.

The RCMP is encouraging organizations that collect donations to empty their donation bins regularly. If possible, people who want to support museums or charities can also consider donating through online channels rather than in cash.

Anyone with further information about these incidents is asked to contact either Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859 or Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902-527-5555. To remain anonymous, contact 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.

File #: 2024-1032986 and 2024-1049504