Community Alert: Break and Enter Charges in Mulgrave, N.S.

RCMP detachments in Inverness County and Antigonish County, Nova Scotia, have laid multiple charges against a man and a woman after two separate break and enter investigations linked to the community of Mulgrave. The incidents involve suspected unauthorized entry into unoccupied homes, with one case reported in progress by a homeowner.

The charges stem from investigations into an incident on June 23, 2026, at a residence on Old Mulgrave Rd., and a separate matter reported on June 16, 2026, at a vacant home on Spring St. Officers have charged 45-year-old Jadrian Shamus MacLean of Mulgrave and 36-year-old Tanya Marie Young in connection with these events. Both accused have been released on conditions and are expected to appear in provincial court at a later date.

Official Incident Details

On June 23, 2026, at about 7:40 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP received a report of a break and enter in progress at an unoccupied home on Old Mulgrave Rd. The homeowner arrived and saw a man and a woman leaving the residence. After the homeowner spoke to them, the pair ran off on foot into a nearby wooded area.

At the time of the June 23 incident, the suspects were described as:

• Male suspect: wearing a jacket with the words “Harley Davidson” on it, jeans, and carrying two backpacks and an additional small bag.
• Female suspect: wearing a white coat, dark pants, white socks, and sandals.

While heading to the scene, a responding officer saw a woman who matched the description of the female suspect. She was detained in relation to the break and enter. As officers continued their inquiries, they determined she was also a suspect in a separate stolen vehicle investigation that had begun earlier that same day. The woman, identified as 36-year-old Tanya Marie Young, was then arrested in connection with that earlier vehicle investigation and has been charged in that matter under a separate RCMP file.

Through ongoing investigative work, officers identified the male suspect in the June 23 break and enter as 45-year-old Jadrian Shamus MacLean of Mulgrave. Investigators also linked MacLean to an existing break and enter investigation being led by Inverness County District RCMP related to a vacant home on Spring St.

In that earlier incident on June 16, 2026, Inverness County District RCMP began investigating after receiving information that people might be staying inside a vacant residence on Spring St. without the homeowner’s knowledge or consent. During their examination of the property, officers located evidence indicating at least one person had been staying inside the home.

Charges Laid

As a result of the combined investigations, the following charges have been laid:

• On June 25, 2026, investigators charged Jadrian Shamus MacLean and Tanya Marie Young in relation to the June 23 Old Mulgrave Rd. incident with:
  • Breaking and Entering with Intent
• On the same date, MacLean was additionally charged with:
  • Fail to Comply with Order (two counts)
• On July 6, 2026, in relation to the June 16 Spring St. incident, investigators charged MacLean with:
  • Breaking and Entering with Intent
  • Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

Both MacLean and Young have been released from custody on conditions and are scheduled to appear in provincial court at a future date. File numbers associated with these matters are 2026-832407 and 2026-872545.

Residents who wish to better understand local crime patterns and trends in their area can review Mulgrave, Nova Scotia crime statistics and safety data to see how property-related offences fit into the broader safety picture in the community.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, these incidents highlight how vulnerable unoccupied or vacant homes can be to break and enter offences in Nova Scotia communities. Unauthorized entry into homes—whether occupied or vacant—can lead to property damage, theft, and a lasting sense of insecurity for neighbours and property owners.

To help reduce the risk of similar incidents, property owners are encouraged to regularly check on vacant or seasonal properties, ensure doors and windows are secure, and consider simple measures like good exterior lighting and maintaining a lived-in appearance. Neighbours can also support community safety by calmly noting unusual activity around homes that are known to be empty and promptly reporting suspicious behaviour to the RCMP or local police. Timely reporting often gives officers the chance to intervene while an incident is still unfolding, as occurred in the June 23 response.

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.