RCMP seeking

information about vehicle-pedestrian collision

 

November 26, 2024,
Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional
Detachment is seeking information from the public in relation to a
vehicle-pedestrian collision in Cole
Harbour.

 

On November 22, at
approximately 8:20 p.m., RCMP officers, fire services, and
EHS, responded to a report of a collision at the
intersection of Cole Harbour Rd.
and Caldwell Rd.

 

Investigators
learned that a Subaru
turning right onto Cole Harbour Rd. from Caldwell Rd. struck a pedestrian who
had the right of way to cross from Cole Harbour Rd. to Portland St. A secondary
collision then occurred when a white sedan travelling east on Cole Harbour Rd.
struck the victim who had come to rest in the roadway. Both vehicles failed to
remain at the scene.

 

The pedestrian, a
30-year-old Dartmouth woman, suffered serious injuries and was transported to
hospital by EHS.

 

At this time,
investigators believe the Subaru was driven by a white
woman.

 

The investigation is
ongoing.

 

Anyone with
information about this incident, including dashcam footage, is asked to contact
police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous,
call 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.

 

File
#: 24-159885

Halifax Regional Police is investigating property damage and a robbery that occurred in Halifax today.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. a man used a rock to smash a glass door at Trinity Jewelers, located at 6220 Quinpool Road in Halifax. The store was closed at that time, there were no staff on site, and nothing was stolen.

At approximately 12:45 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress at Jay’s Convenience Barn, located at 2340 Longard Plaza in Halifax. Staff reported that a man armed with a knife threatened them and demanded money and cigarettes. Staff were not injured but the suspect fled on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes. Officers searched the area but were not able to locate the suspect.

The suspect in both incidents is believed to be the same man.  

The suspect is described as a white man, 30 to 40-years-old, approximately 5’10” with a heavy-set build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a checkered flannel black and white shirt, a gray hooded sweater, a green camouflage shirt, blue jeans, and black and gray sneakers. The man also had a red bandana covering his face.

Anyone with information or video from the area is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

24-161351, 24-161278

November 26, 2024, East Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a home invasion that occurred in East Preston.

On November 23, shortly after midnight, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a home invasion near the 200 block on Bell St. Investigators learned that two men entered the home, one of whom brandished a knife and demanded occupants what they had. The suspects fled on foot with a small quantity of cannabis.

The occupants of the home, two 27-year-old East Preston men, did not suffer physical injuries.

Officers, assisted by RCMP Police dog services, patrolled the area but the suspects were not located.

One suspect is described as a black male, 18-19 years-old. He was wearing a black shirt and black pants.

The second offender is described as a white male, 18-19 years-old. He was wearing a mask, a yellow hoodie and an off-white pants.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call 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.

File #: 24-159967

November 26, 2024, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information in relation to a vehicle arson that occurred in Cole Harbour.

On October 23, at approximately 10 p.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of a white 2015 GMC Yukon on fire on Gammon Crescent. Information and evidence gathered at the scene indicates that the fire was a result of an arson.

At this time, investigators have identified a vehicle of interest that was seen in the area prior to the incident. The vehicle is described as two-door pickup truck from the late 70s or early 80s.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020. To remain anonymous, call 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.

File #: 24-146074