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RCMP arrest woman after recovering stolen vehicle in Porters Lake
Halifax Regional Detachment has arrested a woman after recovering a stolen vehicle in Porters Lake.
On September 23, at approximately 10:45 p.m., RCMP responded to a report that a Ford F150 had been stolen from a driveway on Robinson Rd. in Lawrencetown. Officers learned that the truck was equipped with a tracking device and was showing a location near Cheviot Hills St. in Porters Lake.
Officers attended and attempted to stop the truck; however, it failed to stop. A tire deflation device was successfully deployed before the Ford continued onto Karen Cres. where it was located abandoned.
Officers searched the area and found a woman on Karen Cres. who was in possession of items stolen from the truck.
The 24-year-old woman from Middle Sackville was arrested for possession of property obtained by crime. She was released and is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date.
The investigation is ongoing with support from RCMP Forensic Identification Services.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. 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 P# Tips app.
