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Today is the 20^th anniversary of the disappearance of Shen Chiu “Andy” Tsou and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Andy was a resident of Richmond, British Columbia and was last seen in Halifax on June 26, 2005. He knew numerous people in Halifax and elsewhere in Nova Scotia and had been staying at the Halifax Casino Hotel and other private residences prior to his disappearance. Andy had booked a room at the Halifax Casino Hotel for the night of June 26, 2005, however, he never arrived. On June 30, 2005, a family member reported Andy missing to police. Andy was driving a 2005 white Pontiac Grand Prix while in the Halifax area and this car has never been located.

It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Investigators are asking anyone with information about Andy or his whereabouts to call police at 902-490-5020.

Andy’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.

Police file: 05-30495 refers.

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., officers responded to multiple reports of gunfire in the area of Lahey Road and Clarence Street in Dartmouth. There were no reported injuries.

During the investigation, officers located and seized a handgun believed to have been used during the incident. A suspect was also located and arrested nearby. 

An 18-year-old man is scheduled to appear in Dartmouth provincial court at a later date to face charges of:

Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace

Possession of a restricted firearm with accessible ammunition

Possession of a firearm without a license/certificate

Possession of a firearm/prohibited or restricted weapon obtained by crime

Possession of a firearm in a vehicle

Unauthorized possession of a firearm

Unsafe storage of a firearm

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.

June 25, 2025, Newport Station, Nova Scotia… West Hants RCMP Detachment is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Andrew Scott Barker, 47, of Hants County, is wanted and charged with the following offences:

• Unlawful Confinement
• Assault
• Assault with a Weapon
• Administer or Cause Drugs to be Taken
• Uttering Threats
• Robbery
• Theft of Motor Vehicle

Barker is described as 5-foot-11 and 170 lbs. He has green eyes, and short brown hair and beard. He is believed to be driving a red Fiat. (Stock photo attached, not the specific vehicle.)

Police have made attempts to locate him and are requesting assistance from the public.

Barker may be armed. Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Andrew Scott Barker is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call 911, or West Hants RCMP Detachment at 902-798-2207, or the police of jurisdiction in the area. 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. In an emergency, please call 911.

File #: 2025-878997

Police from various communities are looking to identify persons of interest in a number of shoplifting incidents involving the theft of fragrances at various drug stores-primarily Lancome merchandise.

Anyone with any information about these thefts are asked to call Bible Hill RCMP at 902 893 6820. Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or tipsters can call 1 800 222 8477(IPS) or can use the P3 app. Police file number 2025 556371 refers.

Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in multiple break and enters in Halifax. 

Between June 13 and June 16, several residences in the 1500 block of Summer Street in Halifax were broken into and had items stolen.

The suspect is described as a man, wearing eyeglasses, a dark jacket, a white hoodie, dark pants, black and white shoes and a white baseball cap or a bucket style hat.

The suspect is believed to be the same suspect involved in a string of break-ins into residences that occurred between June 6 and June 8 in 200 block of Waterfront Drive in Bedford.

The suspect at that time was described as a white man with a closely trimmed beard, wearing eyeglasses, a dark jacket, blue jeans, a blue shirt and a blue baseball cap.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or video from either of the areas 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

25-84829, 25-85342, 25-85434, 25-86029, 25-86493

On June 22nd, 2025, Amherst RCMP received a report of a break and enter at an auto body shop/ car lot in Fort Lawrence Nova Scotia. The suspects stole a 2010 Blue Hyundai Santa Fe, no plate attached, and it has a distinct vanity plate on the front bumper. The B&E is believed to have occurred between
June 21st after 1900 hours and June 22nd at 0857 hours.
The vehicle was used to smash the front door of the business. The suspect vehicle would be an Audi, unknown model or year.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime in the area are asked to call Cumberland RCMP at 902 667 3859. Anonymous tips can be sent to 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or on-line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or can be submitted using the P3 app.

Police file: 2025 874670 refers:

June 20, 2025, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… Police are seeking information in relation to a sexual assault that occurred in Cole Harbour.

On June 19, RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a sexual assault that occurred on June 17 at approximately 9 p.m. on a trail between Poplar Dr. and Cranberry Cres. in Cole Harbour. Officers learned that a 44-year-old woman was walking on the trail when she was approached from behind assaulted and then sexually assaulted.

The victim, who fought off her attacker, suffered minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a man, 6-foot-0, approximately 230 pounds and has brown eyes. At the time of the incident, he had a goatee and was wearing a black hoodie with a white logo and a black ball cap.

The investigation, led by the Special Victims Section of the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident, or who has video surveillance footage of the area, 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.

File #: 25-86868

On Wednesday, May 21st, 2025, at approximately 02:55 hours, police were dispatched to 20 Beech Street, North Sydney, NS for a report of a residential structure fire.

Upon arrival, at approximately 03:05 hours, police and fire arrived to find a residence fully engulfed.

The Deputy Fire Marshall attended scene and noted it as a suspicious fire.

Anyone with any information about this arson are asked to call Cape Breton Regional Police at 902 563 5151. anonymous tips can be send to Crime Stoppers at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or call 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

Police File # 2025030821.

On Sunday May 25 2025 at 0548hrs Cape Breton Regional Police responded to 148 Park street in Glace Bay to the report of a vehicle crashing into a house and then the driver leaving the area before police arrived.

Police arrived and observed severe damage to the front of a house outside and on the inside. Police spoke with the resident of the house who woke up to the vehicle hitting the house but when they went outside the vehicle was gone. Police spoke with several neighbors in the area but no one witnessed the crash.

If anyone has information about this incident they can reach the Cape Breton Regional Police Service at 902 563 5151. Anonymous tips can be left about this crime or any other crime by using Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at: 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.