Man’s body found inside abandoned car in Cape Breton
RCMP in Nova Scotia are currently investigating a suspicious death after a man’s body was discovered inside a vehicle in Victoria County. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit has taken charge of the investigation.
The incident unfolded on Saturday afternoon when officers were called to New Campbellton Road in New Campbellton. The call was in response to an abandoned car that was believed to be linked to a missing person from the Cape Breton Regional Municipality.
Upon arrival, authorities found the body of a 43-year-old man inside the vehicle. No other individuals were present in the car at the time. While the death is being treated as suspicious, RCMP have not disclosed any further information regarding the case.
The investigation is now being led by the RCMP’s Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit, with assistance from Victoria County District RCMP and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP at 1-800-803-7267. Alternatively, individuals can provide anonymous tips through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or via the P3 Tips App.
Erin Pottie, a seasoned CBC reporter based in Sydney, has been covering local news in Cape Breton for over two decades. For story ideas or tips, she can be reached at erin.pottie@cbc.ca.
