Community Alert: Armed Gas Station Robbery Near Truro, N.S.

Section 1: The Alert

The Colchester County District RCMP are investigating an overnight robbery involving a weapon at a gas station on Pictou Rd. in Valley, Nova Scotia, and a related vehicle fire believed to involve a stolen pickup truck. The incident began on June 28, 2026, at approximately 2:20 a.m. and continued with a vehicle fire call at about 3:55 a.m. in Masstown.

Police report that two men arrived in a pickup truck, entered the gas station store, and one suspect showed a weapon while demanding money from an employee. The men then fled in the truck without paying for fuel. A few hours later, officers responded to a pickup truck on fire in Masstown, which is believed to be the same vehicle. The truck had been reported stolen from Stewiacke the previous day. The RCMP are asking residents in the broader Colchester County area to be vigilant and to come forward with any information that could help identify the men or trace the truck’s movements.

Section 2: Official Details

According to the RCMP, the investigation links three key locations in Colchester County: the gas station on Pictou Rd. in Valley, the vehicle fire scene in Masstown, and the truck theft reported in Stewiacke on June 27, 2026. Understanding how these crimes connect is important for local safety planning and aligns with broader trends seen in Colchester Subdivision A crime and safety data.

Core incident details:

• June 28, 2026 – 2:20 a.m. – Valley: Officers responded to a reported robbery at a gas station on Pictou Rd.
• A pickup truck pulled up to one of the fuel pumps and two men went into the store.
• One man produced a weapon and demanded money from the employee.
• Both men left the scene in the pickup truck; they also departed without paying for their fuel.
• June 28, 2026 – 3:55 a.m. – Masstown: Officers were called to a vehicle fire.
• Responding members believe the damaged truck is the same vehicle used in the Valley robbery and that it was intentionally set on fire.
• Checks showed the truck had been reported stolen from Stewiacke on June 27, 2026.

Truck description (stolen and later found burned):

• Make/Model: 2012 Ford F-150 pickup
• Colour: Dark green
• Distinctive features:
  • Wooden tailgate
  • Black wooden box built into the bed of the truck

Persons of interest (robbery suspects):

• Suspect 1:
  • Described as a Caucasian man
  • Approximately 6 feet tall
  • Clothing description not available
• Suspect 2:
  • Described as a Caucasian man
  • Approximately 5’5″ to 5’6″ tall
  • Blond hair
  • Estimated age: mid-twenties
  • Clothing at the time of the incident:
    • Black shirt
    • Black pyjama pants
    • Black shoes

The RCMP investigation remains active and ongoing. Understanding how property crimes such as vehicle theft and armed robbery interact is critical for residents across Colchester County, including neighbouring areas covered in Colchester Subdivision B safety and crime statistics.

Public Assistance Requested – How You Can Help

CrimeCanada.ca is urging our community to assist investigators. If you saw anything suspicious around Stewiacke on June 27, or near the gas station on Pictou Rd. in Valley or the vehicle fire scene in Masstown in the early hours of June 28, your information could be vital.

If you have any information related to this robbery, the suspects, or the stolen truck:

• Contact the Colchester County District RCMP directly at 902-893-6820.
• To provide information anonymously, reach Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers:
  • Toll-free: 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Online: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • Via the P3 Tips mobile app

Please reference the following RCMP file numbers if possible when providing information: 2026-895627, 2026-898483, and 2026-898910.

Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident highlights how quickly property crime can escalate into a serious threat to personal safety when weapons are involved. An armed robbery at a gas station in the early morning hours, followed by a vehicle fire and a confirmed stolen truck, creates both immediate danger and longer-term anxiety for residents in Colchester County, Nova Scotia. Gas stations, late-night businesses, and roadside services are particularly vulnerable locations, often staffed by a single worker.

We encourage community members to stay aware of their surroundings, especially during overnight hours. If you operate or work at a business that is open late, consider reviewing your security measures—such as surveillance cameras, lighting, and emergency procedures—and ensure that staff know not to resist armed individuals and to prioritize their personal safety. For residents, reporting suspicious activity quickly, especially involving unfamiliar vehicles parked near businesses or rural properties, can help prevent crimes or assist in solving them. Sharing tip information with RCMP or Crime Stoppers is a proven way for the public to contribute directly to safer communities across Nova Scotia.

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.