Nova Scotia RCMP search for badge stolen from retired officer

The Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating after an encased RCMP badge belonging to a retired officer was stolen.

In a release, police say they received a report of a theft from a storage locker on Tupper Boulevard in West Amherst on Oct. 21.

It said there were a number of household items inside the storage locker, along with an encased RCMP badge that belongs to a retired RCMP officer.

The badge is gold and is encased in an acrylic plastic case.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

In an email, RCMP spokesperson Chris Marshall said retired RCMP officers are permitted to keep their badge when retired in good standing.

“The badge is encased in acrylic so that it can no longer be used as identification as a peace officer,” he said. “There are no set rules concerning storage of the badge, as again, it is encased acrylic so that it cannot be used as identification.”

Anyone with information about the theft is asked to contact Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859.