Category: Crime Of The Week

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier today in Halifax.

At approximately 3:15 p.m. police responded to a robbery at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 6025 Almon Street. Two men entered the store, stole merchandise and then fled to a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle nearby and attempted to stop it, however the driver refused to stop.  Officers did not attempt to pursue the vehicle out of concerns for public safety.

The first suspect is described white 5’5” tall and wearing a black tank top. The second suspect is described as white and was wearing a ball cap. The vehicle is described as a black Dodge Ram pickup truck.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Police file 22-88716 refers.

Police have located the truck and driver in relation to a  fatal motorcycle collision that they requested the public’s assistance in locating earlier today. The investigation is ongoing,

We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance.

22-87319

Police investigate stabbing

Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier tonight in Halifax.

At approximately 11:31 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report that a man had been stabbed in the 5000 block of Salter Street in Halifax. Officers located a 21-year-old victim the suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

Officers arrested two men, ages 20 and 21, a short distance away from the scene. 

This investigation is in the early stages, investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Police file 22-88461 refers.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 10:40 p.n., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive.  A food delivery driver was assaulted and stabbed by another man not known to him. The man continued to assault the victim and attempted to take his property. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a black man, in his late 30’s’s, approximately 5’6″ with a stocky build. He was wearing a black bandana covering his face time of the incident.

​Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Case #22-87951

Police investigate armed robbery / stabbing

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 10:40 p.n., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive.  A food delivery driver was assaulted and stabbed by another man not known to him. The man continued to assault the victim and attempted to take his property. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a black man, in his late 30’s’s, approximately 5’6″ with a stocky build. He was wearing a black bandana covering his face time of the incident.

​Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Police file number 22-87951 refers.

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth this weekend.

On July 17 at approximately 10:45 p.m. police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the area of Ruben Court. A man was seen in the backyard of residences in the area. The suspect fled the area on foot when he was discovered by a resident. It was reported that the suspect had been in the yard earlier in the evening as well in the area as the previous week.

The man is described as a man, approximately 6’ tall, wearing dark clothing and a Ghost Face Mask.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to this incident or video from the area 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.

Case #22-87005

Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes

Tomorrow marks the 20^th anniversary of the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes and investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

On July 17, 2002, police received a report that Bruce had not been seen since July 16, 2002. Bruce was 37 years old at the time of his disappearance and was residing on Lansdowne Drive in Halifax.

The police investigation revealed that Bruce was last seen in Halifax on July 16, 2002, at a Regent Road residence. The circumstances of his disappearance are suspicious and foul play is suspected.

Investigators believe that there are people who have information that could help solve Bruce’s disappearance. We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Bruce’s disappearance to contact police at 902-490-5016.

This case is also a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-710-9090; callers must provide their name and contact information and may be called to testify in court.  All calls will be recorded.  The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

Police file 02-28738 refers.

The Truro Police Service is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of this Honda Ridgeline truck. 

On July 11, 2022, at approximately 5pm, Truro Police responded to a report where a collision occurred between two vehicles near the 900 block of Truro. The owner/operator of the Honda Ridgeline left the area without being identified. The collision occurred at approximately 2:40pm, on this date.

The investigation is ongoing, and police need your assistance in identifying the person who was driving.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Truro Police Service at 902-895-5351. Should you wish 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.

Police File #: 2022-953169 refers.

Halifax District RCMP request assistance in identifying man and woman

July 12, 2022, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking the public’s assistance to identify a man and a woman who are persons of interest in relation to a theft from the Wal Mart on Cole Harbour Rd. in Cole Harbour.

On July 11, 2022, at approximately noon, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a theft from a department store on Cole Harbour Rd. in Cole Harbour. RCMP officers learned that a man and a woman, stole Nintendo consoles and video games from a locked display case. The theft is valued at approximately $5,000.

The man was wearing dark coloured camouflage shorts and T-shirt with a dark hat.

The woman was wearing black shorts with a black Nike zip up hoody.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish 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 #: 22-83939 refers.

RCMP appealing for information to advance investigation into suspicious disappearance of Jessie Morrissey

July 13, 2022, Springhill, Nova Scotia… On February 14, 2022, Jessie Morrissey was reported missing. He was last seen near snowmobile Trail 104 in Leamington on February 13 at 9:30 p.m. Morrissey has not been seen or heard from since.

Cumberland County District RCMP believes people have information that may lead to finding out more about the circumstances of Morrissey’s disappearance.

“We have collected some valuable information and evidence but there are still many gaps. We’re convinced there are people who have information critical to closing those gaps and advancing the investigation,” says S/Sgt. Craig Learning, Cumberland County District RCMP Commander. “Our plea is for individuals who may have new information or who know something more than what they have already told us to come forward.”

Cumberland County District RCMP has so far led multiple days of ground and air searches with assistance from local Ground Search and Rescue Teams, RCMP Police Dog Services and Air Services; interviewed more than 40 people with assistance from the RCMP’s Interview Assistance Team and Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit; and executed Record Access Orders and Search Warrants to collect evidence.

Each time information or a tip is received, investigators follow up to find out more about the circumstances of Morrissey’s disappearance.

If you have information about this investigation, please contact the investigative team at 902-667-3859. Should you wish 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.

Police file #: 2022-193075 refers.