Youth Charged After Stolen Vehicle Fleeing Police in Lower Sackville
Community Safety Alert – Lower Sackville & Waverley, Nova Scotia
On the night of April 10, 2026, three youths were arrested and charged after a stolen vehicle repeatedly failed to stop for police in the Lower Sackville area and was later intercepted near Waverley, Nova Scotia. The incident began with an attempted vehicle theft on Sackville Drive and escalated into the theft of a Honda Civic that travelled at high speed through several local roadways.
Members of the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment, with support from Halifax Regional Police, tracked the suspect vehicle over several hours before safely conducting a traffic stop on Highway 118 in Waverley at approximately 4:10 a.m. Three youths were taken into custody, and police seized stolen property, a sensory irritant spray canister, and face masks. Multiple charges have now been laid, and one youth remains in custody pending further court proceedings.
Official Incident Details
According to the RCMP, the sequence of events unfolded as follows:
- April 10, 2026 – Approximately 10:55 p.m.: RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment officers responded to a report of an attempted vehicle theft in the 700 block of Sackville Drive in Lower Sackville.
- Witness information indicated that two masked youths attempted to steal a privately owned food delivery vehicle, then ran toward Old Beaver Bank Road on foot.
- While officers were searching the area, they received a further report that a Honda Civic had been stolen from a restaurant in the 600 block of Sackville Drive.
- Responding officers observed the stolen Honda Civic travelling at a high rate of speed, first heading north on Old Beaver Bank Road and then west on Glendale Drive.
- Throughout the night, the vehicle was spotted several times but did not stop when signalled by police.
- Approximately 4:10 a.m.: With assistance from Halifax Regional Police, officers located the stolen Honda Civic on Highway 118 in Waverley and completed a traffic stop. All three youths inside were arrested without reported injury.
During the arrest, officers seized the following items from the vehicle and occupants:
- Stolen property (value assessed at over $5,000)
- A canister of sensory irritant spray
- Two face masks
Charges Laid Against the Youths
Two of the youths were released on conditions and charged with:
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
One of these two youths faces an additional charge of:
- Failure to Comply with an Undertaking
Both released youths are scheduled to appear in Youth Provincial Court at a later date.
The third youth was kept in custody and is facing a broader set of allegations, including:
- Attempted Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Theft of a Motor Vehicle
- Disguise With Intent
- Flight From Police
- Dangerous Operation of a Motor Vehicle
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000
- Fail to Comply with an Order (two counts)
This third youth appeared briefly in Youth Provincial Court on April 13, 2026, and remains in custody awaiting the next scheduled court date. The RCMP file number associated with this matter is 26-55628.
CrimeCanada.ca Safety Perspective
From the perspective of CrimeCanada.ca, this incident is a reminder of the risks associated with vehicle theft, high-speed driving, and youth involvement in property crime across Nova Scotia. Stolen vehicles used to flee from police can create sudden, unpredictable dangers for other road users, pedestrians, and nearby neighbourhoods. While this case is localized to the Lower Sackville and Waverley area, similar patterns are tracked across Canada using community safety and crime statistics, such as those we monitor for cities like Three Rivers in Prince Edward Island.
Vehicle owners can help reduce risk by keeping keys out of unattended vehicles, locking doors even during short stops (including food delivery or pickup), avoiding leaving valuables in plain sight, and reporting suspicious activity immediately to local police. Youth-related property crime often emerges in clusters, so community awareness, parental engagement, and early reporting of attempted thefts or suspicious loitering around vehicles are key to prevention. CrimeCanada.ca remains committed to providing timely, data-informed alerts to help residents stay informed and strengthen safety in communities throughout Nova Scotia and the rest of Canada.
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.