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Heritage Plaque Vanishes from Rural Nova Scotia
22 Oct
Summary
- A 76-year-old brass heritage plaque was stolen from a monument.
- The plaque commemorated the historic Ingonish-French River Portage Route.
- Police are seeking public assistance for information on the theft.
Police are investigating the theft of a valuable heritage plaque from a rural monument in Lower Onslow, Nova Scotia. The brass plaque, approximately 76 years old, was removed from the monument near Harry Elliott Road on or around September 17th. This incident was reported to RCMP on October 2nd.
The stolen plaque was originally commissioned by the Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada to honor the Ingonish-French River Portage Route. It measures roughly 32 inches tall by 19 inches wide and weighs about 70 pounds. Its removal has caused damage to the stone monument, which is maintained by Parks Canada.
Colchester County District RCMP are appealing for any information regarding the theft or the current location of the plaque. Tips can be submitted anonymously through Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers or by directly contacting the RCMP.
