RCMP Alert: Break-in on Hwy 7 in Beaver Harbour, 3 Charged

Community Safety Alert for Nova Scotia

RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment has laid multiple charges against three people after a daytime break and enter at a business on Highway 7 in Beaver Harbour, Nova Scotia. Police are now asking the public for help identifying two additional men connected to the incident.

The break and enter was reported on June 6, 2026, at about 1:20 p.m., when four masked men were seen arriving at the business in a silver sedan, damaging the gate, and moving around the property. Responding officers deployed a tire deflation device, leading to a short pursuit. The suspect vehicle, later confirmed to be stolen from Pictou County, was stopped, several occupants ran into nearby woods, and three were eventually arrested.

Official Incident Details

According to RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, officers responded to an in-progress break and enter at a business on Hwy. 7 in Beaver Harbour on June 6, 2026:

• Police received a report around 1:20 p.m. that four masked men had arrived in a silver sedan, forced open or broken the gate, and were walking the property.
• Officers placed a tire deflation device at the exit gate.
• The suspect vehicle, a silver Toyota Yaris with five occupants, tried to escape, drove over the device, and continued westbound on Hwy. 7 before stopping when the tires deflated.
• All occupants fled into nearby woods on foot; the Yaris was later confirmed to be stolen from Pictou County.
• A woman was arrested after a brief foot chase.
• Two men, matching the original suspect descriptions, were later reported hitchhiking on Hwy. 7 near the scene and were also arrested.

Accused Individuals and Charges

The following three people have been charged in connection with this incident:

• Sonya Lynn Baker, 24, of Halifax Regional Municipality
• Brett Edward Hennessey, 31, of Thorburn
• Dylan Briar Rutledge, 33, of Sheet Harbour

All three are charged with:

• Break and Enter with Intent
• Mischief
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
• Theft Under $5,000

Additional charges:

• Brett Edward Hennessey is also charged with Flight from Police.
• Dylan Briar Rutledge faces extra counts of:
  • Flight from Police
  • Possession of Break-In Instruments
  • Failing to Comply with a Release Order (five counts)

Court status:

• Sonya Lynn Baker appeared in Halifax Provincial Court on June 8, 2026.
• Brett Edward Hennessey and Dylan Briar Rutledge appeared in Dartmouth Provincial Court on June 8, 2026.
• Dylan Briar Rutledge remains in custody until his next scheduled appearance on July 13, 2026.
• Baker and Hennessey were released and are scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court on August 17, 2026.

Two Additional Persons of Interest – Public Assistance Requested

CrimeCanada.ca is calling on our community to assist investigators. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is still working to identify two additional men described as persons of interest in this file. If you recognize these descriptions or saw anything suspicious along Highway 7 on June 6, your information could be critical.

Descriptions provided by police:

• Male #1
  • Approximate height: 5’10”
  • Approximate weight: 180 lbs
  • Clothing at the time of the incident:
    • Grey and black baseball cap
    • Hooded sweater
    • Greenish face covering
    • Rubber boots
• Male #2
  • Approximate height: 5’10”
  • Clothing at the time of the incident:
    • Blue baseball cap
    • White long-sleeved crewneck shirt
    • Black pants
    • White sneakers

How to help: If you have any information about these two men, the stolen Toyota Yaris, or activity around the business on Hwy. 7 in Beaver Harbour on June 6, 2026, please contact:

• RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment (Police): 902-490-5020
• Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers (Anonymous):
  • Phone (toll-free): 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)
  • Secure web tip: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca
  • P3 Tips mobile app

Please reference RCMP File #26-87489 when providing information.

CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective

From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, incidents like this daylight break and enter along a rural highway highlight how property crime, stolen vehicles, and attempts to evade police can endanger both local residents and those travelling through the area. While Beaver Harbour is a small community, the pattern of suspects moving across regions—such as a vehicle stolen from another county—underscores why regional awareness and shared information are essential to prevention. Our national crime statistics resources, such as community-level profiles for areas like Kensington, Prince Edward Island crime and safety data, show that property-related offences are a recurring concern in many Canadian communities, not just large cities.

For residents and business owners in Nova Scotia, we encourage practical safeguards: maintaining strong locks and lighting around commercial yards, using cameras where feasible, and promptly reporting suspicious vehicles or people—especially those loitering near gates, fences, or access roads. If you see individuals hitchhiking near an active police scene, or a vehicle driving on damaged tires or appearing abandoned, report it to police rather than approaching. Community tips often provide the final piece investigators need to identify remaining suspects and prevent follow-up crimes.

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.