N.S. RCMP finds stolen ATV, tractor at Bible Hill home

Nova Scotia RCMP recovered a stolen tractor in Bible Hill. (Source: RCMP)

Nova Scotia RCMP found several stolen items – including a small tractor – as part of a search at a Bible Hill home earlier this week.

Officers learned several reportedly stolen items were seen at a Hillcrest Avenue residence. Police spotted a stolen red Toyota Corolla driving off the property on Tuesday, according to an RCMP news release.

Officers seized the vehicle and learned its licence plate was associated with a different car was reportedly stolen as well.

Police executed a search warrant on the Hillcrest Avenue property and found:

• a small tractor and mowing deck
• an all-terrain vehicle
• an air compressor
• a wood splitter

Officers also found equipment they believed was used by Bell Aliant for phone lines. They are investigating recent thefts of and damage to phone lines around Colchester and Cumberland counties.

Nathan Gary Dean, 25, was arrested and charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime and two counts of failure to comply with a release order. He appeared in court on Wednesday.

Police also arrested a 19-year-old woman who will have a court appearance in October.

“Many of the items recovered had been reported stolen and their owners provided police with serial numbers, identifying features, photos, and other specifics,” said Cpl. Terry Brown in the release. “When we have details like these, it strengthens our investigations and allows us to efficiently return items to their owners.”

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