Major Crime Unit investigating suspicious death in Cape Breton

Police are investigating the suspicious death of a man in Cape Breton.

On Saturday shortly before 1:30 p.m., Victoria County District RCMP received a report of an abandoned car in New Campbellton believed to be that of a missing person from the CBRM.

Responding officers located a deceased 43-year-old man in the car on New Campbellton Road. No one else was inside the vehicle.

The Mounties say the death is considered suspicious and the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is leading the investigation.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Nova Scotia RCMP at 1-800-803-7267 and reference file number 2025-1279678.

To remain anonymous, contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.