Year: 2025

Halifax Regional Police is requesting the public’s assistance with the investigation into the theft of artwork from a Halifax residence in November 2024.

On November 25, police received a report that three pieces of artwork, had been stolen from a residence in the 1900 block of Cambridge Street in Halifax. 

Each piece is described as a framed Christmas card by Maud Lewis. The cards are approximately 7” x 5” in size. The cards are matted and framed and each believed to be valued in excess of ten thousand dollars.

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.

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Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit charge man with Murder

January 13, 2025, Centreville, Nova Scotia… The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit has charged a man with Murder (second degree).

On January 11, at approximately 3 a.m., Kings District RCMP, Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, and EHS, responded to a report of a structure fire on Anthony Ave. in Centreville. Upon arrival, first responders observed that a home was engulfed in flames and fire crews were able to extinguish the fire. Six people were able to escape the home safely prior to the arrival of first responders and none were injured.

During the course of the investigation, a 22-year-old woman was located deceased inside the home. From the initial information and evidence gathered, investigators believed that both the death and the fire were suspicious in nature. The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit (MCU) took carriage of the investigation and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office determined that the woman’s death was the result of homicide. The woman’s death was the result of intimate partner violence.

On January 11, at approximately 12 p.m., at the request of Southwest Nova RCMP MCU, Annapolis District RCMP located and arrested a 28-year-old man on Hwy. 8 near Lequille. The man was transported to the Bridgetown RCMP Detachment and was later transferred to the New Minas RCMP Detachment, where he remained in custody overnight.

On January 12, Justin Joseph Benjamin, of Centreville, was charged with Murder and Arson with Disregard to Human Life. Benjamin has been remanded into custody and will appear in Kentville Provincial Court at 9:30 a.m. on January 13.

The investigation is continuing and is being assisted by Kings District RCMP, Annapolis District RCMP, the Kentville Police Service, the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

We encourage anyone experiencing, or at risk of, intimate partner violence to reach out. Support is available across Nova Scotia and can be accessed by dialing 211, calling the provincial toll-free line at 1-855-225-0220, or visiting Nova Scotia 211 online. You can access support anonymously.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-679-5555. 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.

Our thoughts continue to remain with the victim’s loved ones, and the community, at this difficult time.

Police File #: 2025-46453 refers.

On the morning of January 1, 2025, Cumberland County RCMP members received a complaint of a stolen 2018 grey Honda Civic between 10:00 pm and 11:00 pm.

Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to call Cumberland RCMP at 9026673859 or anonymous tips can be left at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by phone at 1 800 222 8477(TIPS).

Police file 2025 2019 refers

Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit investigating a suspicious death in Centreville

January 11, 2025, Centreville, Kings County, Nova Scotia…The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in a home in Centreville.

On January 11, at approximately 3 a.m., Kings District RCMP, Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, and EHS, responded to a report of a structure fire on Anthony Avenue in Centreville. Upon arrival, first responders observed that a home was engulfed in flames and fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.

During the course of the investigation, a person was located deceased inside the home. From the initial information and evidence gathered, investigators believe that both the death and fire are suspicious in nature.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, assisted by Kings District RCMP, Annapolis District RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-679-5555. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2025-46453 refers

On January 11^th, 2025, Antigonish RCMP received a complaint of a stolen 2022 Honda SXS Pioneer Side by Side between around around 5:30 PM on January 10^th, 2025 and 10:30 AM the next morning.

Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to call Antigonish RCMP at 902 863 6500. Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips can be left on line at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

Police file 2025-47800 refers.

The following is a photo of the side by side:

January 11, 2025, Centreville, Kings County, Nova Scotia…The Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in a home in Centreville.

On January 11, at approximately 3 a.m., Kings District RCMP, Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, and EHS, responded to a report of a structure fire on Anthony Avenue in Centreville. Upon arrival, first responders observed that a home was engulfed in flames and fire crews were able to extinguish the fire.

During the course of the investigation, a person was located deceased inside the home. From the initial information and evidence gathered, investigators believe that both the death and fire are suspicious in nature.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, assisted by Kings District RCMP, Annapolis District RCMP, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Office of the Fire Marshal, and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-679-5555. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s loved ones at this difficult time.

File #: 2025-46453

January 9, 2025, Westville, Nova Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Nathan Timothy Hale, 38, of Westville, is wanted and faces a number of charges, including:

• Possession for the Purpose of Trafficking (six counts)
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Failure to Comply with a Release Order (seven counts)

Hale is described as 5-foot-10, 210 pounds. He has dark brown hair and brown eyes.

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

Hale may be in Ontario or Alberta.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Nathan Hale is asked to refrain from approaching him and to contact Pictou County District RCMP at (902) 485-4333. 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 #: 2024-432447

January 8, 2025, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to shots fired in Cole Harbour.

On January 5, at approximately 7:45 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of shots fired on Amaranth Cres.

At the scene, officers found an unoccupied vehicle parked on the roadway and a nearby home with damage consistent with that of a shooting. Information gathered indicates that local residents heard gunshots sometime between 2:30 a.m. and 3:00 a.m.

There were no reports of injuries.

Investigators have identified a sport utility vehicle involved in the incident. At this time, the incident is not believed to be random.

The investigation, led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, 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 #: 25-1898

Police continue to recover stolen bicycles

Halifax Regional Police continue to recover bicycles and scooters believed to have been stolen throughout the region. In some instances, stolen property is recovered during an investigation and other times, found property is turned over to us through the kindness of the public.

If your bike was recently lost or stolen, and you would like to see if it’s been recovered by police, HRP’s Lost & Found Property can be reached at 902-490-5232.

Some bicycles that we recently recovered are as follows:

• Black Emmo electric bike
• Grey Scott bike
• Black Devinci bike
• White Emini electric bike
• White Lectric Expedetion bike
• White CCM bike
• Purple Liv bike
• Red Trek bike
• Red Specialized bike
• Black Northrock bike
• Black BMX
• Black IGO electric bike
• Black electric bike
• Green fat tire bike
• Gray Giant bike
• White Mika Specialized bike
• Yellow Kona Electric bike
• Gray Shimano bike
• Gray Mongoose fat tire bike

If you believe one of these bikes may be yours or would like to see if we have recovered a bike that is not listed, please contact us. You will be asked to provide some form of proof of ownership before property can be turned over to you. If you have limited proof of ownership, providing a picture of the bike that shows distinguishing features or accessories would be accepted.

It is good practice to keep your bike locked up, in a well-lit and well-travelled area. Take a photo of your bike and record its serial number as this will assist in identifying it if it becomes lost or stolen.

Cyclists can also register for the free 529 Garage program, which can help reunite owners with recovered bicycles. 

HRP encourages people to report their bikes stolen to police as soon as possible with as much information as possible, including the serial number, make, model, speed, colour, and any distinguishing markings and accessories. You can file a police report online or by calling 902-490-5016.

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Cst. Martin Cromwell

Public Information Officer
CORPORATE COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICE
CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIVISION | HALIFAX REGIONAL POLICE
hrpmediarelations@halifax.ca

T. 902.490.5154
C. 902.456.1688

On December 20, 2024 a camper was stolen from a residential property in the Kingston area. There were no witnesses identified, but members were able to view what appeared to be a dark coloured pickup entering the property, hooking up to the camper and towing it away. Police file 2024 1858459 refers.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can call Kingston RCMP at 902 679 5555. Anonymous tips can be sent to: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).