News release
RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit investigating a suspicious death in New Campbellton
August 31, 2025
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New Campbellton, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit (NEN MCU) is investigating a suspicious death in New Campbellton.
On August 30, at approximately 1:20 p.m., Victoria County District RCMP received a report of an abandoned car believed to be that of a missing person from Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Officers responded to the vehicle on New Campbellton Rd. and located a deceased 43-year-old man in the car. No one else was inside the vehicle.
The death is considered suspicious and the NEN MCU took lead of the investigation, supported by the Victoria County District RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS) and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked 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 www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.
Our thoughts are with the man’s loved ones at this difficult time.
File #: 2025-1279678