The Amherst Police Department has arrested two local men following a violent robbery that occurred on Spring Street in Amherst, Nova Scotia, on March 10, 2026. Police were called to the scene shortly before 1:00 a.m. after receiving reports that two men had been attacked and robbed.
Investigators say a vehicle stopped on the street and the suspects got out to assault the victims. The suspects stole a backpack before fleeing the area in the same vehicle.
Police later arrested 22-year-old Brandon Collins and 24-year-old Cody Smith, both residents of the town. Both men have been charged with robbery and assault for their involvement in the incident.
Smith is also facing charges for impaired operation of a motor vehicle and operating a vehicle while over the legal blood-alcohol limit. Officers successfully recovered the vehicle used in the crime and the stolen backpack.
This incident is being treated as a significant matter for the town due to the violent nature of the attack. Local authorities noted that the robbery serves as a stark reminder of public safety concerns within the community.
