Updated: RCMP ALERT has ENDED for person with weapon

July 8, 2026 - Chelsea, Nova Scotia
From: Nova Scotia RCMP

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Update 9 p.m: 

As a result of ongoing investigative efforts, officers no longer believe there’s a risk to public safety. The Alert for #Chelsea has been cancelled. Investigators remain in the area as they continue the investigation. Residents may resume normal activities. Thank you for your support.

A cancellation has been issued to residents in Lunenburg County and Queens County:

RCMP ALERT has ENDED for person with weapon. 
Chelsea, Nova Scotia.
Threat ended. 
Officers remain in the area to investigate. Residents may resume normal activities. Thank you for your support.

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Update 8:05 p.m.:

RCMP officers are in #Chelsea continuing the investigation into the man with a weapon. At this time, the Alert instructions remain for Lunenburg County and Queens County.

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Update: 6 p.m.

Alerts have been issued to residents in Lunenburg County and Queens County:

RCMP ALERT: DANGEROUS MAN with weapon.

Hwy. 210 and Old Chelsea Rd., Chelsea, Nova Scotia.

SUSPECT: Man, 30s, 6-foot, dark hair with beard, brown bandana and pants, grey shirt and black satchel bag.

FIND SAFE LOCATION NOW. LOCK DOORS. DO NOT APPROACH. DO NOT PICK UP HITCHHIKERS. 

Call 9-1-1 in emergencies. Info: RCMPNS Facebook, X, and website.

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PUBLIC ADVISORY: Lunenburg District RCMP is in the area of Hwy. 210 and Old Chelsea Rd., Chelsea, related to a call of a suspicious person potentially in possession of a weapon. The public can expect to see an increased police presence as officers investigate.

Out of an abundance of caution, please do not pick up hitchhikers in this area. 

Anyone with information is asked to please contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555 or 911 in an emergency.