Police in Cape Breton are investigating after shots were fired in Sydney Mines on Monday morning.
According to a news release, police responded to a call from a resident on Cottage Street stating they discovered damage to their home resembling bullet holes.
After some investigation, police were able to determine shots had been fired from a vehicle between the hours of 4:30 and 5 a.m. Police describe the vehicle as a dark-coloured hatchback with a loud muffler. It was seen traveling on Pitt Street towards Legatto Street.

Anyone with information or video footage around Cottage Street between the hours of 3:30 and 6 a.m. is asked by police to contact then at 902-563-5151, or contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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