Home Invasion Response in East Shubenacadie: Two Arrested, One Wanted
Section 1: Community Safety Alert Overview
In the early hours of April 29, 2026, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a violent home invasion on Highway 2 in East Shubenacadie, Nova Scotia. A man armed with a firearm entered a home where a man and woman were present, robbed the male occupant, and then left the scene in the victim’s truck with another man and the woman.
Police have since arrested a 35-year-old woman from Truro and a 30-year-old man from Millbrook in connection with this incident. A second male suspect remains unidentified and at large as the investigation continues. An emergency alert was issued due to the involvement of a firearm and was later cancelled after officers recovered firearms and secured the immediate area.
Section 2: Official RCMP Details
According to the official information released by the Nova Scotia RCMP, the incident unfolded as follows:
- At approximately 1:25 a.m. on April 29, 2026, Colchester County District RCMP received a report of a home invasion at a residence on Hwy. 2 in East Shubenacadie.
- A man armed with a firearm entered the residence while a man and a woman were inside.
- The woman inside the home ran outside when the armed suspect entered.
- The armed suspect robbed the male occupant and then left in the victim’s truck, accompanied by another man and the woman.
- The RCMP Operational Communications Centre tracked the stolen truck and remotely immobilized it using the vehicle’s safety and support service on Ice Pond Drive in Salmon River.
- When officers arrived in the area, the two men and the woman fled on foot from the vehicle.
- Officers quickly located and arrested the woman; both male suspects initially remained outstanding.
- The Nova Scotia RCMP Critical Incident Program and Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) were deployed because a firearm had been seen during the home invasion.
- An emergency alert was issued to residents in the immediate and surrounding counties to support the police response and protect public safety.
- One of the men was later found in the area using RPAS technology and was safely arrested with assistance from Police Dog Services.
- Officers recovered two firearms from the stolen vehicle.
- By approximately 7:00 a.m., the emergency alert was cancelled.
Investigators have determined that this was a targeted incident and do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the general public at this time. The remaining male suspect has not yet been identified or located, and the investigation is ongoing.
The following individuals are currently in custody as the investigation proceeds:
- 35-year-old woman from Truro – in custody in relation to the home invasion.
- 30-year-old man from Millbrook – in custody in relation to the home invasion.
Call for Information – Community Assistance Requested
CrimeCanada.ca is urging our community to assist the Colchester County District RCMP in their ongoing efforts to identify and locate the second man involved in this targeted home invasion. If you know anything that could help investigators, your information could be critical.
If you have any information about this incident or the outstanding suspect, please contact:
- Colchester County District RCMP: 902-893-6820
- To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
- You can also submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips mobile app.
Reference File #: 2026-558406 when providing any information.
RCMP have also acknowledged the support of the Truro Police Service for their assistance with both the immediate response and subsequent investigation.
Section 3: CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident underscores how quickly a targeted dispute can escalate into a broader public safety concern when firearms, stolen vehicles, and flight from police are involved. While authorities believe this home invasion on Hwy. 2 in East Shubenacadie was not random, the deployment of specialized RCMP units and a province-led alert reflects the seriousness with which armed entries into homes are treated across Nova Scotia.
Residents in communities across Colchester County, including areas similar to those profiled in our Colchester Subd. B crime statistics and safety data, are encouraged to stay vigilant, secure their properties, and promptly report suspicious people, vehicles, or unusual late-night activity. In situations where you suspect an armed crime is underway or imminent, prioritize your safety: get to a secure location, avoid confrontation, and call 911 immediately. Providing timely, accurate information to police—such as vehicle descriptions, direction of travel, or any known connections between involved parties—can significantly improve response times and outcomes while helping keep the wider community safe.
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.