{"id":5690,"date":"2023-10-30T10:06:14","date_gmt":"2023-10-30T13:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nnpress.ca\/?p=5690"},"modified":"2023-10-30T11:44:57","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T14:44:57","slug":"rcmp-searching-for-man-after-assault-with-an-axe-in-thorburn","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nnpress.ca\/index.php\/2023\/10\/30\/rcmp-searching-for-man-after-assault-with-an-axe-in-thorburn\/","title":{"rendered":"RCMP Searching For Man After Assault With an Axe in Thorburn."},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Update 11:40 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

John Douglas Cress has been safely arrested. Emergency alert has been cancelled. Officers will remain in the area to continue with their investigation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Update 10:55 a.m.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pictou County District RCMP is continuing the search for John Cress. The victim and Cress are known to each other. REMINDER: Stay away from area; emergency alert is active and residents are advised to shelter in place. Officers have observed people driving through the area who want to see what is happening.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The search is being assisted by the RCMP\u2019s Colchester County District, Emergency Response Team, Police Dog Services and Air Services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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RCMP searching for 61-year-old John Douglas Cress in relation to an assault with an axe at a home on Greenwood St., Thorburn. One person injured Residents of Thorburn advised to shelter in place. Cress fled into woods and is believed to be on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cress is described as five feet ten inches tall, grey hair and blue eyes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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He may be wearing a long sleeve grey sweatshirt and shorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Emergency alert issued to Pictou, Antigonish and Colchester Counties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Updates will be provided as new info becomes available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Source : RCMP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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