N.S. man charged with break-and-enter at fire department in Guysborough County

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A 27-year-old man has been charged with breaking into a fire department in Guysborough County, N.S.

The Guysborough County District RCMP say officers received a report around 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 12 that a break-and-enter and theft had occurred overnight at the Seven Communities Volunteer Fire Department on Highway 344 in Hadleyville.

“Items taken include backup fuel and donated items, and there was damage to the outside of the building,” a release from the RCMP reads.

Police say they were able to identify the person involved based on evidence collected during the investigation and support from the Forensic Identification Services.

Officers arrested Brent Chisholm from Summerside, N.S., on Thursday. Chisholm was charged with break and enter.

He was released on conditions pending a first court appearance scheduled for Jan. 28 at Antigonish provincial court.

“The charges are associated with only the break and enter that occurred in Hadleyville on October 12. Investigators will continue to follow up on tips and information associated to other recent break and enter investigations at fire departments in Guysborough County,” the release continues.

Fire departments in the area confirmed that essential tools and equipment needed for firefighting were not taken or damaged during the recent break-ins.

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