RCMP investigating suspicious incidents in HRM

October 17, 2024, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is asking for the public’s help in identifying persons of interest following two suspicious incidents that occurred in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

On October 15, at approximately 8:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near Cow Bay Rd. and Samuel Danial Dr. in Eastern Passage. An 18-year-old woman was approached by a man on a transit bus who asked for her phone number and address and followed her when she got off the bus.

The man of interest is described as black and in his 30s. He was wearing black jeans and a blue hoodie.

Yesterday, at approximately 12:40 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a suspicious person near Ashgrove Ave. and Cole Harbour Rd. in Cole Harbour. They learned that a 67-year-old woman had exited a transit bus and was followed by a man who was also on the bus. The woman evaded the man by entering a nearby building.

The person of interest is described as a black man in his 30s with spiky black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing khaki pants and a yellow vest.

At this time, investigators don’t have any information to indicate whether the men described are the same person or if the incidents are related. Video footage of the incidents is being sought and the investigations are ongoing.

Anyone with information about these suspicious incidents 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 # 24-142340, 24-142010

Police investigate robbery

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately, 2:40 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that occurred at the Irving Gas Station at 6515 Quinpool Road. A woman entered the store and threatened the employee with a knife and demanded money, cigarettes and scratch tickets. The suspect fled the area on foot with a quantity of money, cigarettes and scratch tickets. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described to police as being a white woman, 5’6” tall, who is approximately 40-years-old. At the time, the suspect was carrying a black bag and was wearing a black puffy winter coat, black pants and red sneakers.

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.

24-142127

Cape Breton Regional Police investigating a Suspicious Fire

On July 23, 2024, police and fire responded to a house fire at 758 Donkin Highway in Cape Breton Nova Scotia.

After being investigated it was determined to be suspicious and police are looking foranyone with information to contact them.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Cape Breton Regional Police or 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 2024046839

RCMP seeking assistance from the public to identify a person of interest

October 15, 2024, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking assistance from the public to identify a man involved in an attempted robbery in Cole Harbour.

On October 11, at approximately 6:46 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of an attempted robbery at a recreational centre on Forest Hills Parkway. RCMP officers learned that a man approached four youths who were near the pedway, displayed a knife, and demanded jewelry from one of them.

The man fled on foot when the youths said they were advising security. No physical injuries were reported.

The man was wearing a black jacket, black pants, yellow shoes and had a mask over his face. The weapon is described as serrated bread knife approximately eight to ten inches in length.

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 #: 24-140049

Shelburne RCMP investigate shots fired into a residence

October 11, 2024, Jordan Bay, Shelburne County, Nova Scotia… Shelburne RCMP is investigating after reports of shots fired at a residence.

On October 10 at approximately 9:00 p.m., Shelburne RCMP responded to a report of shots being fired into a residence on Hammond Rd. in Jordan Bay. Officers responded and located evidence of more than six rounds having been fired from a rifle. There were no injuries reported.

The RCMP believe that the residence and its occupants were targeted for unknown reasons.

RCMP Forensic Identification Section and investigators continue to pursue leads in the case and have obtained video surveillance of the suspect vehicle. It appears that a vehicle, possibly a dark-coloured sedan, stopped along the roadway within approximately 50 metres of the residence. Two people then exit the vehicle and the shots are fired. The vehicle fled the area before officers arrived.

The investigation is ongoing and the Shelburne RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in collecting further information.

Anyone with information about this incident, including the people or vehicle involved, is asked to contact Shelburne RCMP at 875-2490. 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 #: 2024-1498950

Lunenburg RCMP investigating robbery involving man who was hitchhiking

October 10, 2024, Pine Grove, Nova Scotia… Lunenburg District RCMP is seeking information from the public about a robbery near Pine Grove.

On October 7, at approximately 3:30 a.m., Lunenburg District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery from a man who was hitchhiking on Pinegrove Rd. Investigators learned that a white Chevrolet Malibu stopped near the man and the male driver approached him. The driver took the man’s bag, placed it in the trunk, and fled in the car.

The last known direction of travel for the Malibu was northwest on Hwy. 10 toward New Germany.

The man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries related to this incident.

The male driver was described as 5’11” with a smaller build, and had short, dark messy hair and a mustache. He was wearing sneakers, jeans, and a green and black plaid short-sleeved shirt. He was also said to have a South Shore accent. 

Anyone who witnessed this incident or has information that may identify the driver is asked to contact Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674. 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 #: 2024-1478705

Police investigate robbery in North Sydney

Cape Breton Regional Police are investigation a robbery that took place in North Sydney on September 15th, 2024.

The victim was in  the  area of Peppett Street walking to work when he was approached by the suspect and robbed.

Anyone with information on the fire is asked to call Cape Breton Regional Police Service or call Crime Stoppers .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.

Portable traffic light tower stolen from Bayhead

Colchester District RCMP reports that sometime between October 4th and October 7th, 2024 a 2023 Orange, Portable Light Tower was stolen from a construction site at 660 Highway 6 near Bayhead, NS.
The trailer is described as single axle, 4 outriggers, arrow board and solar panel.

License Plate: T128A (PEI Plate)

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Cumberland RCMP at 902 243 2181. Anonymous tips can be made on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by phone at 1 800 222 8477 ( tips) or by using the P3 app.

Police file 2024- 1479373 refers.

Police continue to investigate the murder of Sheila Madore

Today marks the fourth anniversary of Sheila Madore being reported missing to police and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate her murder.

Sheila was reported missing to police on October 8, 2020 and she was last seen on July 23, 2020 in the Gottingen Street area of Halifax. On March 12, 2021, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elliot Street in Dartmouth. Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division working with the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service identified the remains as those of Sheila.

Anyone with information about Sheila’s murder is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Sheila’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 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.

GO #21-29884

Truro Police investigate stolen white Mazda 3

On October 4, 2024, Truro Police Service received a complaint concerning a car being stolen from a residence on Charles St, Truro, NS.

Vehicle Description:

2010, white, Mazda 3, JM1BL1S5XA1130264, bearing NS marker HGW 380

Anyone with any information about this crime please contact Truro Police Service at 902-895-5351.

Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be left at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or via the P3 app.