At around 4 a.m. Oct. 10, the Colchester RCMP responded to a complaint of a break, enter and theft at the Comfort Inn in Lower Truro.
A preliminary investigation has determined a suspect entered one of the rooms through an unlocked exterior door. When confronted by the lone occupant of the room – an Antigonish woman – the suspect struck the victim and fled with a quantity of cash.
The suspect is described as a male, 5’11”, with light tanned skin.
The RCMP is continuing the investigation.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact the Colchester RCMP at 902-893-6820, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.