Inverness County District RCMP has arrested a Louisdale woman following a theft and assault in Port Hawkesbury and is appealing to anyone who may\u2019ve witnessed the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
On June 21, at approximately 4:50 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a theft and an assault at a business in 600 block of Reeves St.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A woman attempted to leave the store with an item that had not been paid for and was stopped by a staff member. During the altercation, the employee received non-life-threatening injuries after being struck with a shopping cart and knocked to the ground. The woman then left the store.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 31-year-old woman was later arrested along Hwy. 4 and will face theft and assault-related charges. She was released and is scheduled to appear in Port Hawkesbury Provincial Court at a later date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call Inverness County District RCMP at 902-625-2220. To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers, toll-free, at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The investigation is ongoing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Source: RCMP Release <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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