November 5, 2024, Timberlea, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating mischief at controlled access points along the Beechville-Lakeside-Timberlea (BLT) trail system.

On November 3, at approximately 10:30 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of mischief on the BLT trail from Timberlea to Hubley. At this time, it’s believed that a total of ten gates preventing motorized access were vandalized sometime during the previous night. Damage is estimated in the thousands of dollars.

As the investigation continues, investigators are appealing to the public for information.

Anyone with information 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.

November 4, 2024, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest following an incident in Eastern Passage.

Nicholas Arthur Lees, 45, from the Halifax Regional Municipality, is wanted and facing charges of Failing to Comply with a Release Order (two counts).

Lees is described as 6-foot, 200 lbs. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Lees, and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nicholas Arthur Lees is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call 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 #: 24-149758

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident where a man was sprayed with a sensory irritant in Bedford last week.

On November 1, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call in the 0-10 block of Lake Drive. Officers located a 65-year-old man who had been sprayed with a sensory irritant. The victim was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male youth, approximately 15 to 17-years-old, and approximately 5’10” tall.  At the time of the incident, he was wearing all black clothing, a black hat, a black cross-body bag, and his face was covered.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information 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.

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November 1, 2024, Whites Lake, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a man involved in a break and enter in Whites Lake.

On October 31, at approximately 1:30 p.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a break and enter at a home near the 3000 block of Prospect Rd. Investigators learned that a man was seen breaking into the residence before leaving the area with valuables; he fled in a white Volkswagen Jetta.

A short time later, an RCMP officer observed the vehicle and attempted a traffic stop but the driver refused pull over. In the interest of public safety, a pursuit was not initiated.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., the man of interest was seen fleeing on foot after the Volkswagen he was driving crashed at the intersection of Prospect Rd. and St Margarets Bay Rd. in Beechville. A search was conducted with assistance from Police Dog Services and Halifax Regional Police, but the man was not located.

The man is described as white and in his mid-to-late twenties. He’s about 5-foot-8 and 150-160 lbs. He has short brown hair, a goatee and abrasions on his face and arms. At the time of the break-in, the man was wearing a grey t-shirt and dark 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 #: 24-149638, 24-149693

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred last night in Halifax.

At approximately 8:30 p.m., officers responded to a weapons call and an injured person in the 1900 block of Robie Street. Officers located a man who had been shot. The man was taken to the hospital for life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the early stages.

Investigators are asking anyone with information 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.

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating two break and enters that occurred in parking garages in Halifax early Sunday morning.

On October 27th at approximately 7:30 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter into the parking garage in the 200 block of Larry Uteck Blvd. During the investigation, officers determined approximately 15 vehicles had been broken into at that location as well as approximately 11 more vehicles in a second parking garage located in the 200 block area of Larry Uteck Blvd. The investigation is ongoing.

The first suspect is described as a white man, slim build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing dark boots, blue jeans a gray waist length hooded jacket, a green baseball type hat and a scarf. The second suspect is described as a white man, slim build. At the time of the incident, he had a short beard, was wearing all dark clothing and a black baseball type hat with a red Toronto Raptors logo on it. The suspects left the area in a white four door Volkswagen. 

Police encourage anyone who believes their property may have been stolen from their vehicle to file a report with police.

Anyone with information in relation to this 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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On 2024-10-24 at 1149 hours Bible Hill RCMP received a complaint of a stolen 2024 Bandit 200XP Wood Chipper. This is a industrial wood chipper trailer. It was stolen from the Canadian Tire parking lot in Lower Truro on the 23 of October at 2121 hours after the trailer was left unattended. The suspect is a red truck and fled towards the 102 Highway. License plate on the trailer is T540605.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can call the Bible Hill RCMP can call 902 893 6820. Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or tips can be left by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 ap.

Police file 2-24 1571323 refers.

On October 20^th, 2024 Pictou County RCMP received a report of a stolen vehicle from the residence in Thorburn, Nova Scotia. The vehicle is described as a 2016 orange Toyota Tacoma, bearing Nova Scotia plate: GVY928. The vehicle is quite unique with several aftermarket parts namely: aftermarket head lamps, blacked out aftermarket tail lights, aftermarket wheels, and a unique front grill. In the photos provided below a “Browning” company logo can be observed on the rear windshield on the driver side of the vehicle. The vehicle was last scene on October 19^th, 2024 at approximately 2330 hours parked in Thorburn.

Any one with any information about this theft or any other crime can call Pictou County RCMP at 902 485 4333. Anonymous tips can be sent to Nova Scotia Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, people can call 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or can use the P3 app.

Police file 2024 1550269 refers.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday

On October 23, at approximately 1:20 p.m., officers responded to a robbery in progress at the Irving gas station, located at 220 Victoria Road.  A man entered the store, threatened the cashier with a metal, wrench-like tool and demanded money. The man went behind the counter, accessed the drawers and fled the area on foot with a quantity of cigars.

The man is described as a white man, approximately 5’ 10” tall. At the time of the incident, his face was covered with a medical mask and he was wearing a royal blue sweater with the hood up, a black winter puffy jacket, grey or beige shorts 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.

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October 23, 2024, Kingston, Nova Scotia… The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken over an investigation into a shooting in Kingston, where a man has since died.

On March 6, 2023, at approximately 10:15 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to multiple reports of shots fired in the Pleasant St. area in Kingston. RCMP officers located a 30-year-old man laying in a driveway on Pleasant St. He had suffered gunshot wounds and was transported to hospital by ambulance with life-threatening injuries. Four people were arrested later in the evening; however, all were later released without charge, pending further investigation.

On September 30, 2024, the victim passed away in hospital and on October 1, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiners Office ruled the death a homicide. The investigation was subsequently taken over by the Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit.

Over the last 20 months, the investigation was led by the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section. Numerous search warrants were executed, evidence has been seized and witnesses have been interviewed. Persons of interest have been identified and investigators believe that the victim was targeted.

The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Digital Forensic Services and the Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section. Anyone with information is asked to call 902-365-3120. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact 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 #s: 2023-302319