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Arson at Antigonish Co. woodlot

An vehicle was burned at a woodlot in Antigonish Co. this weekend.

Officers responded to a fire on Afton Rd. in Merland Saturday evening.

They say someone broke into a excavator in a woodlot before setting a vechile on fire and fleeing.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500, or Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

  • Kelly MacMillan lives in Port Hawkesbury with her husband and son. She has been part of the team at 101.5 The Hawk for more than 25 years, sharing stories from around the region. You can join her weekdays from 10am until 2pm.

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