Police are currently in pursuit of a suspect linked to a violent carjacking incident that took place in Upper Tantallon. The Halifax Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) reported that they responded to a vehicle theft around 8:45 p.m. on January 18, which occurred on French Village Station Road.
Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered that the driver of a Ford Transit van was parked when an unidentified man, believed to be in his 30s, allegedly forcefully removed them from the vehicle and threw them to the ground. Following this aggressive act, the suspect fled the scene, driving away in the van.
The RCMP have stated that the suspect headed towards Highway 103 after taking the vehicle. Fortunately, the Ford Transit van was located shortly after the theft on St. Margarets Bay Road in Ingramport, thanks to a GPS tracking device that was installed in the vehicle.
After the van's recovery, a K9 unit was deployed to track the suspect but ultimately did not yield any successful results. Law enforcement officials have described the suspect as being approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall, with a slim-to-medium build. At the time of the incident, he was reportedly wearing dark clothing and a face mask, concealing his identity.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Authorities are urging the public to assist in their inquiries by coming forward with any information related to the event.
Specifically, the RCMP is requesting anyone who may have dashcam footage from the area of Hammonds Plains Road, from French Village Station Road to Highway 103, as well as Highway 103 westbound from Tantallon to Ingramport, between 8:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. on the specified date, to contact them. Those with information can reach out to the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment at 902-490-5020.
For individuals wishing to remain anonymous, they can call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or utilize the P3 Tips app. The cooperation and vigilance of the community are vital in helping the police bring the suspect to justice.
