Glovertown RCMP is investigating a vehicle fire that is believed to have occurred in the early morning hours on September 5, 2024, at Chain Pond, near the Town of Terra Nova.
At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 5, police received the report of a burnt excavator in a remote area at Chain Pond, approximately 40 km off the Trans-Canada Highway. Police attended the scene. The excavator, valued at approximately $250,000.00, was completely destroyed by fire. The Office of the Fire Commissioner and RCMP Forensic Identification Services were engaged.
The investigation is continuing.
Anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity around the time of the blaze, or has information on the fire is asked to contact Glovertown RCMP at 709-533-2828 or, to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.