RCMP Seek Driver and Passengers of a Car that Struck a House in Pictou on December 13th

Dec 16, 2025 | Local News

Pictou County District RCMP is seeking the public’s help in locating the driver and passengers of a car that left the road and hit a house.
The incident occurred last Saturday evening, December 13th at 10:50 pm near the intersection of West River Road and High Street in Pictou.
When RCMP arrived, officers found a Mitsubishi RVR had left West River Road and ran into the house, causing damage to the porch and siding.  Investigators learned two or three people left the car, removed the license plate and left on foot before police arrived.
No one was hurt inside the house.  The car was not registered and police believe the plates may have been stolen.

RCMP photos of a car that struck a home in Pictou December 13th

One of the occupants in the car was a man, about 5-foot-5 with a thin build.  He is believed to have been wearing a hoodie while carrying a leather jacket. The second is a woman, about 5-foot-5 with a thin build and shoulder length brown hair, wearing a black crop top.  Both appeared to be in their late teens or early twenties.  A possible third person is believed to be a man, no other description is available.  There may have also been a black dog in the vehicle.  Police also released photos of the vehicle.
If you have any information, dashcam footage or surveillance video of the incident, contact the RCMP at 902-485-4333.  If you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

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