News release
Colchester County District RCMP recover and return stolen property
September 5, 2025
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Bible Hill, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP
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The Colchester County Community Action Team arrested two people after executing a search warrant and recovering stolen vehicles and equipment.
Over the course of an investigation into stolen property, the Colchester County Community Action Team learned that items reported stolen in August were located at residence on Hillcrest Ave. in Bible Hill. On September 2, when officers observed a stolen vehicle being driven off the property, they conducted a traffic stop. Officers seized the vehicle, a red Toyota Corolla, and the licence plate, which was associated to a different car and found to have been reported stolen separately from the Corolla.
On the same day, officer executed a search warrant at the Hillcrest Ave. residence. During the search, they recovered a variety of stolen items including a small tractor and mowing deck for the tractor, a wood splitter, an all-terrain vehicle, and an air compressor. The owners of items have been contacted so their property can be returned.
Police also located equipment believed to be used by Bell Aliant and associated to phone lines. Investigations into recent thefts and damage to phone lines around Colchester and Cumberland counties are ongoing and investigators are exploring any connection between the equipment seized and these investigations.
Nathan Gary Dean, 25, of Bible Hill, was safely arrested and has been charged with Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (two counts) and Failure to Comply with Release Order (two counts). He had a first court appearance at Truro Provincial Court on September 3.
A 19-year-old woman was also arrested and released on conditions pending a scheduled court appearance in October at Truro Provincial Court.
“Many of the items recovered had been reported stolen and their owners provided police with serial numbers, identifying features, photos, and other specifics,” says Cpl. Terry Brown, Colchester County Community Action Team. “When we have details like these, it strengthens our investigations and allows us to efficiently return items to their owners.”
Nova Scotia RCMP reminds the public to report property crime and other suspicious behaviour to local police or, to remain anonymous, call 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 #s: 2025-1259662, 2025-1297108, 2025-1297560
