Community Alert: Wanted Man Arrested After Truck Theft in Inverness County

Section 1: Overview of the Incident

A 29-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations has been arrested following the theft of a truck in Inverness County, Nova Scotia. The incident led to a dangerous flight from police along Hwy. 105 across several communities in Cape Breton on June 11, 2026.

According to RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton, a black Chevrolet Silverado reported stolen from the Middle River area was later seen speeding in both Baddeck and Boularderie East. Officers halted active pursuit at points due to public safety concerns, eventually disabling the vehicle with a spike belt on Hwy. 105 before the suspect fled on foot and was taken into custody with assistance from members of the public.

Section 2: Official RCMP Details

On June 11, 2026, at approximately 1:35 p.m., Inverness County District RCMP received a report that a truck had just been stolen from the Middle River area. A responding officer soon spotted a black Chevrolet Silverado travelling at high speed on Hwy. 105 in Baddeck, but did not pursue to avoid further risk to other motorists.

At about 2:15 p.m., an officer with RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton again observed the same Silverado speeding on Hwy. 105 in Boularderie East. Emergency lights and sirens were activated, but the driver refused to stop and continued at a high rate of speed. The officer again discontinued any pursuit out of concern for community safety.

Ahead of the fleeing vehicle, another officer placed a spike belt further along Hwy. 105. The Silverado drove over the device, puncturing all four tires. The driver then exited the highway onto Hillside Boularderie Rd. and ran from the scene on foot. With support from multiple witnesses, police quickly located and safely arrested the suspect a short time later.

The driver was identified as Dylan Edwards, 29, of North Sydney, who was already wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for parole violations at the time of the incident. He has been remanded into custody while the investigation continues.

Based on the RCMP’s report, the following charges have been laid against Dylan Edwards in connection with this incident:

• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime (related to the stolen truck)
• Flight from Peace Officer (refusal to stop for RCMP on Hwy. 105)
• Obstructing Justice
• Driving While Prohibited

The RCMP note that the investigation remains active and ongoing, with file numbers 2026-803538 and 2026-804331. Anyone who may have additional information about the truck theft, the suspect’s movements, or related activity along Hwy. 105 or nearby roads is encouraged to contact police.

Contact for information:

• RCMP Northeast Traffic Services – Cape Breton: 902-794-5800
• To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:
  • Toll-free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Via the P3 Tips mobile app

Residents of rural communities such as Inverness County can review broader regional crime and safety trends via resources like the Inverness, Subd. B crime and safety statistics page on CrimeCanada.ca, which helps place incidents like this in a wider context.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident underscores the risks that vehicle theft and high-speed flight from police pose to communities across Nova Scotia, especially along major corridors such as Hwy. 105. When a driver chooses to flee, everyone on the road—other motorists, pedestrians, and first responders—is placed in danger. In this case, officers’ decisions not to pursue at certain points and to use a spike belt contributed to bringing the situation under control without further harm.

We encourage residents to take practical steps to reduce opportunities for vehicle theft, such as removing keys from unattended vehicles, keeping doors locked, and promptly reporting suspicious behaviour near driveways, parking lots, or rural properties. If you witness erratic or dangerously fast driving, do not intervene directly—move to a safe location and contact police with as many details as you can safely observe (location, direction of travel, vehicle description). Community members, including the witnesses who assisted in this event, play a vital role in helping police respond quickly and keeping roads safer for everyone.

Official Source & Community Safety

This safety alert is based on an official release from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). CrimeCanada.ca aggregates and analyzes this data to keep the nova-scotia community informed, aware, and safe. We are an independent safety data aggregator and not the original creators of the underlying incident report.

Read the full official release here: RCMP Official Statement.