Faye MacDonald’s truck disappeared from her Sydney, N.S. home last week. But thanks to a Facebook post, it was spotted in Halifax on Thursday.
MacDonald says the truck has sentimental value as it belonged to her late husband, who died from cancer nearly eight months ago.
“It was like losing Alex all over again,” she said. “Death is terrible, but to have a little piece taken from you again and having the fear of not having it back in your life. It's not a nice feeling.”
MacDonald says her Facebook post was instantly shared more than 700 times.
“That was totally awesome,” she said. “That blew me away, it really did. There's so many good people out there that care. We are truly blessed.”
MacDonald received a phone call Thursday that the truck had been found in Halifax and suspects were arrested.
Social media advisor Keith Buckland says Facebook, Twitter and other online tools are playing a key role in catching criminals in action.
“People tend to spend up to four, six, maybe seven hours a day on social media, so it's hard for thieves and criminals to do what they use to do,” he said. “In a day where technology is instant and if you share a photo of something that has happened or a stolen vehicle, things can get figured out pretty quick.”
Macdonald still doesn’t have the truck in her possession, but she’s thanking the public for their help.
She says she feels her late husband played a role in the outcome.
“Alex was in that truck in spirit,” said MacDonald. “He's gone, but his spirit will be with us forever.”
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Kyle Moore.
