Cottage owners asked to check properties after break-ins in Hants and Colchester counties

Those who have cottages in Hants and Colchester counties are being asked to check on their seasonal properties after a number of break-ins.

Because COVID-19 has kept people at home, investigators believe there may be people who don't yet know they're victims.

RCMP say several items, including vehicles, have been stolen in a number of incidents believed to have taken place between March 20 and May 4. 

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Police have arrested two people and have recovered some of the property that went missing during the thefts.

S/Sgt. Cory Bushell said police appreciate that people are doing their part by following guidelines to stop the spread of COVID-19, but they may want to consider checking in on their cottages.

“If they are not within your community, our advice is to contact a neighbour who lives near that property to check it for you,” Bushell said in a news release. 

“We ask property owners to report any thefts or damage to Windsor District RCMP at 902-798-2207.” 

 Andrew Scott Barker, 42, of Windsor has been charged with:

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He's been remanded into custody and is scheduled to appear in Kentville Provincial Court on May 8.

A 17-year-old female from Hants County has been charged with:

She is scheduled to attend Youth Court in Windsor on August 11.