February 9, 2023, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia…Colchester County District RCMP, and the Truro Police Service, have obtained arrest warrants for the arrest of a man charged in numerous incidents that occurred throughout Colchester County over a 2-year span.

Christopher George Rae, 50, is charged with Uttering Threats, Fraud, Personation with Intent, Impaired Operation and Failure to Comply with Conditions.

Rae is described as 5-foot-9, 225 pounds with light brown hair and blue eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Christopher Rae, however are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who sees Rae is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-883-7077 or 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 are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax.

At approximately 3:26 p.m., officers responded to the report of a robbery that occurred in the 5000 block of Spring Garden Road.  A male entered the business, showed staff a firearm and demanded money.  The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’5″ tall, wearing a light blue jacket, black hoodie, black scarf covering face, sunglasses, dark pants, grey gloves and grey backpack.  Male left the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.  

Anyone with information about this incident or video from the areas 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Case #23-16693

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

At approximately 7:45 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the area of Yukon Street. A man with a knife approached a woman, threatened her and demanded money. The suspect fled the area on foot empty-handed. The woman was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s with a thin build and wearing a dark toque with a logo on the front, a blue vest, and jeans.

Anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

File # 23-15854

February 6, 2023, Liverpool, Nova Scotia… Queens District RCMP continues to investigate mischief at the Liverpool tourist bureau.

On January 9, Queens District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism at the tourist bureau in Liverpool. RCMP officers learned someone, between the evening of January 8 and early morning hours of January 9, had vandalized the building with various forms of graffiti.

A photo of a person believed to be involved in the incident was released to the public in the hopes of identifying them.

Investigators have since learned that, later that morning, on January 9 a dark-coloured sedan bearing Ontario license plates parked at the tourist bureau. The driver exited the vehicle and met with another man who approached on foot. A discussion ensued, and the duo expressed the same hateful language that had been spray painted on the tourist bureau.

The driver of the vehicle is described as being in his early 20s with dark hair.

The man who was on foot had a beard.

As the investigation continues, investigators are conscious that this act of mischief is consistent with being motivated by bias, prejudice or hate against an identifiable group.

Anyone with information, or dash camera footage of the area on January 10, is asked to contact the Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721. 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 #: 2023-38594

February 3, 2023, Hillaton, Nova Scotia…Tomorrow will mark 10 years since Mark Clarke disappeared in Kings County.

On February 4, 2013, Mark Clarke, who is from Hillaton, was reported missing to the Kings District RCMP. Clarke was last seen at about 12 p.m. that day on the corner of Aberdeen St. and Main St. in Kentville. Clarke was described as white, 5-foot-10, 160lbs, brown hair, blue eyes and was last seen wearing a canvas winter coat, brown hiking boots, jeans and gloves. Clarke also had a full goatee and long sideburns.

Over the years there have been many sightings of Clarke that proved to be unfounded. Investigators have obtained numerous statements, conducted ground and aerial searches, and followed up on tips as they have been received.

The investigation is still open and investigators are hopeful that someone has information that could help move the investigation forward. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section at 902-679-5555. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2013-136626

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 3 p.m. on January 31, officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Boyd’s Pharmasave at 2525 Agricola Street. A man entered the store, threatened staff and demanded money. The suspect fled the area on foot empty-handed.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’10” tall, 190 lbs. and wearing a black Under Armour jacket with the hood up, black gloves, black pants, dark boots and a cloth mask.

Anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

File #23-13095

At 2:24 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery in progress at the Superstore 1075 Barrington Street Halifax.  The caller reported being robbed by a man with a firearm.  No one was injured.  The suspect fled on foot in an unknown direction.  Patrol officers searched the area, but have not located the suspect.  The suspect is described as:

Suspect – White Male, 6’1”, medium build.  Wearing: black mask, black hat, black hooded jacket and black pants.

Investigators with Patrol are asking anyone with information about this incident 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. 

23-11829

Tomorrow is the 35th anniversary of the murder of Derek Alan Lowe and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

On January 28, 1988, at 7:20 a.m., police responded to a report that a citizen walking on a pathway at Maybank Sport Field in Dartmouth had found an unresponsive man. Officers located a deceased man with a gunshot wound. The victim was identified as 23-year-old Derek Alan Lowe. The investigation provided that Derek was last seen the evening of January 27, 1988, at a bar in the north end of Dartmouth.

Investigators believe there are people with information in relation to Derek’s murder who have not come forward to police. 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 do the right thing and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Anyone with information about Derek’s murder is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Derek’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, 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.

97-3575

January 26, 2023, North Preston, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to a report of shots fired in North Preston.

Yesterday, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a call involving shots fired outside a home located on Amos Walter Dr. in North Preston.

RCMP officers learned that a number of gun shots were heard and that no injuries were sustained in the incident.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police 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.