On December 1, 2023 an owner reported that his white 2007 Cherokee travel trailer had been stolen from his residential property located on Hwy 12, Murphy Lake, Nova Scotia.
Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can call Kingston RCMP at: 902 765-3317 or can report anonymously at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or call 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or via the P3 app.
Police file number 2023-1769886 refers.
December 3, 2023, Aylesford, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP is investigating two robberies that occurred yesterday morning in the Annapolis Valley.
On December 2, at 10:16 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store on Hwy. 1 in Aylesford. Officers learned that a man had entered the store, demanded money, and caused property damage before fleeing the scene.
A short time later, at 10:44 a.m., RCMP officers responded to another robbery at a pharmacy on Commercial St. in Berwick. A man fled that location with lottery tickets and cigarettes.
In both incidents, the lone male suspect was wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, black jeans and a black motorcycle helmet with a tinted visor. He left both the convenience store and the pharmacy on a black and red motorbike.
No weapons were seen during the robberies and no injuries were reported.
The Nova Scotia RCMP’s General Investigation Section, Police Dog Services and Forensic Identification Services attended and processed both robbery scenes. The investigations are ongoing.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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 #s: 20231775272; 20231775339
December 1, 2023, Halifax, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man charged with Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance that occurred in Halifax this past September.
Travis James Terry Laing, 32, from Halifax, has been charged with:
Laing, who currently has four other outstanding arrest warrants, is described as 5-foot-9, 135 lbs. He has red hair and green eyes.
Police have made several attempts to locate Laing, however are requesting assistance from the public.
Anyone who sees Travis James Terry Laing is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts 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.
November 30, 2023, Comeauville, Nova Scotia…Meteghan and Digby RCMP are investigating a rash of break-ins, targeting businesses, that have occurred in Digby County.
Between November 11 and November 28, 2023, Meteghan and Digby RCMP have responded to 11 reports of break-ins, or attempted break-ins, to businesses in the communities of Comeauville, Meteghan Centre, Saulnierville and Weymouth. The targeted businesses have included grocery stores and hardware stores. Some businesses have been broken-into on more than one occasion as well.
RCMP investigators have determined that all of the break-ins have occurred during overnight hours.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326 or Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579. If you wish to remain anonymous, please 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.
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Police are investigating human remains that were found in Halifax yesterday.
At approximately 3 p.m. police received a report of what was believed to be human remains in a wooded area near the 2200 block of Purcells Cove Road. Officers located the remains at that location and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has confirmed them to be human. At this time, the remains have not been positively identified.
Investigators from the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating and as the investigation is in the early stages no further information is available at this time.
Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to the remains 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 via the P3 Tips App.
Police are investigating a break and enter where a firearm was stolen earlier this month in Halifax.
On November 16 police received a report of a break and enter that had occurred at an apartment building in the 6100 block of Young Street in Halifax. A firearm and ammunition were stolen from a storage room in the building. It is believed that the theft occurred in the evening of November 14.
Investigators are looking for a suspect who is described as a white man in his 20s to 30s, approximately 5’9” tall with a medium build. The suspect was wearing a black and grey plaid jacket, a grey hooded sweatshirt, a grey toque and black pants.
Anyone with information or video from the area in relation to the incidents 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.
UPDATE: Suspicious disappearance now being investigated as a homicide
November 29, 2023, Big Bras D’Or, Nova Scotia…The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the suspicious disappearance of a woman in Big Bras D’Or as a homicide.
On November 22, 2023, Victoria County District RCMP responded to a report of a possible homicide at a home on Old Route 5 in Big Bras D’Or. RCMP officers learned that Natacha Leroy, 48, had disappeared and the circumstances around her disappearance were suspicious. The home on Old Route 5 was secured by RCMP and Cape Breton Regional Police officers. The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.
On November 24, human remains were found in Big Bras D’Or by RCMP Police Dog Services. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office has ruled the death a homicide and, on November 29, the remains were confirmed to be those of Natasha Leroy.
The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is continuing to liaise with Natacha’s family and supports are being offered.
The investigation is continuing and is being supported by the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit and the Victoria County District RCMP Unit.
The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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 #: 2023-1717972
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November 24, 2023, Big Bras D’Or, Nova Scotia…The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating the suspicious disappearance of a woman in Big Bras D’Or.
On November 22, 2023, Victoria County District RCMP responded to a report of a possible homicide at a home on Old Route 5 in Big Bras D’Or. RCMP officers learned that Natacha Leroy, 48, had disappeared and, the circumstances around her disappearance were suspicious. The home on Old Route 5 was secured by RCMP and Cape Breton Regional Police officers. The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit has taken carriage of the investigation.
Over the last two days, Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime, working in partnership with the Cape Breton Regional Police Major Crime Unit, has been gathering information and evidence as part of the investigation. A search warrant is currently being executed at the home on Old Route 5.
The Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit is in contact with Natacha’s family and supports are being offered.
The investigation is continuing and is being supported by the Cape Breton Regional Police Service, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit and the Victoria County District RCMP Unit.
The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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 #: 2023-1717972
