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November 15, 2024, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to shots fired in North Preston.

This morning, at approximately 4:05 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment and Halifax Regional Police Dog Services responded to a report of shots fired near the 100 block of Simmonds Rd.

Officers learned that shots were heard by nearby residents who also reported hearing a vehicle flee the area. At the scene, officers found evidence consistent with that of a shooting.

There were no reports of injuries or damage to property.

The investigation, which is being led by the General Investigative Section of 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 #: 24-156476

November 13, 2024, Windsor, Nova Scotia… West Hants RCMP is seeking information on the whereabouts of a man currently wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Gregory Leonard Tilley, 50, from Windsor, is wanted and facing the following charges:

• Uttering Threats
• Criminal Harassment
• Fail to Comply with an Order (x3)

Tilley is described as 5-foot-10, 180 lbs. He has short, greying hair, greying facial hair, and hazel eyes.

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

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Gregory Leonard Tilley is asked to call West Hants RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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 #: 2024-1663824

Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a woman who approached a boy yesterday in Halifax.

On November 12 officers responded to a report of a woman who approached a 10-year-old boy after he got off a school bus at approximately 3:30 p.m. on Ontario Street. While walking home, the woman followed and approached the boy near the intersection of Fuller Terrace and Black Street. The woman attempted to get the boy to go with her. The boy did the right thing and ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The woman is described as a Black woman, between 40 to 50-years-old, approximately 5’3” tall, with dark curly hair. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a red winter hat, red and black pants and glasses that looked to have jewelry hanging off them. She also had a red and green coloured flower tattoo on the top of her right hand. 

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident, to contact police by calling 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

24-155349

On November 7^th 2024, a 2022 Dark blue Hyundai Tuscon H-trak, bearing NS marker GTB 435, was stolen from the parking lot of the Best Western Glengarry Hotel in Truro at 21:05 hours.

The suspect, a light skinned male wearing a red sweater or jacket was observed getting into the vehicle and driving north on Willow Street.

Anyone with information about this theft or any other crime are asked to call Truro Police at 902 895 5351. Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by calling 1 800 222 8477 ( TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

On Friday, November 8th, 2024 at 10:54am, West Hants RCMP received a report of a stolen motor vehicle from the complainant’s driveway between 1:30am and 10:45am on the above date. 

The vehicle is a grey 2009 Toyota Camry EXL, 4 door, NS Plate: CTT 342, with a CAA and Halloween sticker in the rear window of the car.    Below is a photograph of what a 2009 Toyota Camry EXL.  Below is an image of a similar car.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can contact West Hants RCMP at 902 798 2207 or anonymous tips can be sent to: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, via the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).

Date: 2024/07/30

On July 30^th, 2024, police and fire responded to 76 Pitt Street, Sydney Mines regarding a suspicious fire at a vacant property. Deputy Fire Marshall attended the suspicious fire and deemed same as a set fire. Police are requesting any assistance in this matter.

Police file: 2024048597 refers.

Any one with any information about this crime or any other crime in the area can call Cape Breton Regional Police at 902 563 5151 or can send an anonymous tip to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).

November 11, 2024, Greenhill, Nova Scotia… The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime unit (NEN MCU) is investigating after human remains were found in a burned vehicle on MacLean Rd. in Greenhill.

On November 9 at approximately 2:10 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned burned vehicle on MacLean Rd. in Greenhill. Responding officers located human remains inside the vehicle. The circumstances around this incident are considered suspicious.

The ongoing investigation is led by the NEN MCU and supported by the Pictou County District RCMP, Southwest Nova Major Crime unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services (FIS), the Office of the Fire Marshal and the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service. There is no evidence at this time to suggest any risk to the public.

The investigation is in the initial stages and no further information is available at this time.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at (902) 485-4333 and reference file number 2024-1655384. 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 #: 2024-1655384

On Monday, November 11, 2024 at approximately 8:00 AM, Cape Breton Regional Police were dispatched to a report of windows being smashed out of a vehicle near the entrance to the Emera Centre, located at 175 King Street, North Sydney. Two windows of the vehicle were completely shattered between the hours of 9:00 AM on Sunday, November 10^th, 2024 and 7:00 AM on Monday, November 11^th, 2024 with a large rock which was located inside the vehicle. The investigation at this time is on-going, and anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the Cape Breton Regional Police at 902-563-5151. 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 #: 2024-073702

On July 30^th, 2024, police and fire responded to 76 Pitt Street, Sydney Mines regarding a suspicious fire at a vacant property. Deputy Fire Marshall attended the suspicious fire and deemed it the same as a set fire. Police are requesting assistance in this matter.

Anyone with information is asked to Cape 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: 2024048597

November 8, 2024, Cow Bay, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment continue to seek information on the whereabouts of a man wanted on a province-wide arrest warrant.

Tyler Charles Boland, 29, from Dartmouth, is wanted and facing charges of Failure to Comply with a Probation Order (two counts), Failure to Comply with a Release Order and Mischief.

Boland is described as 5-foot-9, 165 lbs. He has dark brown hair and blue eyes.

At this time, investigators believe Boland may be in the Fall River or Eastern Passage area and are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Tyler Charles Boland 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 #: 24-142606