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December 26, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting in North Preston.

At 1:39 a.m. this morning, police received a report of a shooting near the intersection of Downey Rd. and Simmonds Rd. Police located damage to a vehicle. No one was injured as a result. A man was observed running from the area. The police response was supported by Halifax Regional Police and their K9 Unit.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Criminal Investigative Division, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP 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 # 21-159448

UPDATE: Police now investigating homicide

December 29, 2021, Lake Loon, Nova Scotia…The suspicious death of a 28-year-old man is now being investigated as a homicide.

At approximately 10:50 p.m. on December 23, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Lake Loon Rd. in Lake Loon. Police located a man deceased in the vehicle and his death has been ruled a homicide.

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-420-5020. 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.

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

At approximately 10:50 p.m. yesterday evening, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Lake Loon Rd. in Lake Loon.  Police located a man deceased in the vehicle. Investigators have since deemed the death to be suspicious and do not believe this to be a random act.

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office and the RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Halifax District RCMP at 902-420-5020. 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.

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

File #: 21-158872

December 26, 2021, Spencer’s Island, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating the theft of a truck and equipment from a property in Spencer’s Island.

In the last two weeks, a truck and equipment has been taken from a property on Highway 209 in Spencer’s Island, including:

·         A white 1999 Ford F450 truck with a black dump body with vehicle identification number (VIN) 1FDXF47F6XEC13087. The truck has red lettering on the door “Geldart & Sons Excavating”.

·         A black 2001 low-bed tilt-bed car trailer with dual axle and curved wheel covers. The trailer is 18 feet long and has a wooden deck. The trailer has a VIN of 2CUB23GA112009793. The frame is slightly bent on the left side.

·         A black 2008 utility trailer with a single axle. The trailer is approximately 6 – 8 feet long with VIN: 2SWUW11A28G392140.

·         A CAT 303E CR excavator with rubber tracks and thumb attachment. It also included a 2-foot wide digging bucket and a front bull-dozer plow. On the body of the excavator there are Atlantic CAT stencils and Red Hewlett Rentals stickers. The number 35302 is stenciled on the sides of the boom with black paint and it had a VIN of CAT0303EJHHM00394.

·         A green 2006 Honda Forman 450 ATV. The ATV is missing the rear right side black rubber mud-flap.

·         Approximately 25 green Military brand fuel cans.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859. 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 # 20211856601

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Shortly after 1 A.M. this morning on December 24th, 2021, Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a commercial robbery that took place at the Subway located at 5669 Spring Garden Road, Halifax.

It was reported that the suspect entered and indicated he had a weapon demanding money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and the suspect fled the store traveling on foot Eastbound on Spring Garden Road.

Police Patrol and a K-9 officer searched the area, but the suspect has not yet been located.

No one was injured in the robbery.

Staff described the suspect as a white man, 5’7″ tall, thin, wearing all black coat with silver reflective near bottom and having a tattoo above right eye.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.

Just before 7 P.M. on December 23rd, 2021, Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a commercial robbery that took place at the Needs Cnvenience located at 6130 Chebucto Road, Halifax.

It was reported that the suspect entered and produced a silver handgun demanding cigarettes and money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken along with a quantity of cigarettes.  The suspect fled the store traveling on foot southbound on Windsor Street.

Police Patrol and a K-9 officer searched the area, but the suspect has not yet been located.

No one was injured in the robbery.

Staff described the suspect as a Caucasian man, 5’7″, average build, wearing a black jacket with white trim, black toque, black face mask, plaid pants and black shoes.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon in Halifax.

At approximately 2:30 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the RBC Royal Bank branch at 339 Herring Cove Road. A woman approached the teller and demanded money. She fled the bank with a quantity of cash.

The suspect is described as a white woman in her 30s, wearing a grey winter hat and a black mask and carrying a green backpack.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident 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 on investigation into homicide yesterday in Dartmouth

Police are providing an update on the investigation into yesterday’s homicide in Dartmouth and are releasing the victim’s name.

At approximately 4 p.m. on December 21, officers responded to a call related to a shooting involving two vehicles that had just occurred near the intersection of Windmill Road and Waddell Avenue in Dartmouth. Shots were fired at a vehicle hitting an 8-year-old boy and a 26-year-old man. The 8-year-old boy was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died. The man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and has ruled the death a homicide. The victim has been identified as Lee-Marion Cain. Investigators do not believe this to be a random incident. The suspects are described as two black men driving a burgundy SUV, possibly a Chevrolet, with tinted windows.

Yesterday’s tragic incident has affected many in our community. We want the public to know that we are leaving no stone unturned and using every means available to us to advance the investigation. We ask anyone with any information to please come forward – no matter how small they think it is – as it could help to advance the investigation.

At 4:07 p.m. today, Halifax Regional Police responded to a call related to a shooting that had just occurred in the 0-1000 block of Windmill Road in Dartmouth. A young boy was transported to the hospital with life-threatening injuries where he died from his injuries.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.

We are making every effort possible to further this investigation. Our thoughts are with the family for their tragic loss.

Due to COVID-19 concerns, we are unable to hold an in-person media conference this evening. Details on an update will follow tomorrow or when further information is available.

Just before 2 A.M. this morning on December 22nd, 2021, Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a commercial robbery that took place at the Subway located at 5669 Spring Garden Road Halifax.

It was reported that the suspect entered and produced a black handgun demanding money. An undisclosed amount of cash was taken and the suspect fled the store traveling on foot Westbound on Spring Garden Road.

Police Patrol and a K-9 officer searched the area, but the suspect has not yet been located.

No one was injured in the robbery.

Staff described the suspect as a white man, 5’0″ tall, thin, wearing all black with a mask where only his eyes could be seen and having a tattoo on his left hand.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.

On November 30 at approximately 4 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter into a jewelry store located in the 1000 block of South Park Street. The suspects stole several gold and silver men’s rings and fled the area on foot. The first suspect is described as wearing a black jacket with fur on the hood, jeans and black shoes. The second suspect is described as wearing a black sweater with a logo on the front and black pants with a white stripe down the leg and carrying a black backpack.

On December 9 at approximately 1:40 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter into the same store. The suspect stole several men’s rings and fled the area on foot. The first suspect is described as 25-30 years old, 5’7” tall, approximately 150 lbs. and wearing a beige winter jacket. The second suspect is described as 25-30 years old, 5’10” tall, approximately 170 lbs. and wearing a black or navy-blue winter jacket.

The incidents remain under investigation by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

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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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a weapons complaint that occurred Monday December 20^th 2021. A member of the public reported to police that at 6:47 P.M. they heard what they believed was gunfire in the area of 0-100 Farrell Street in Dartmouth.

When police arrived onscene, the suspect(s) had already fled. A home was damaged as a result of the gunfire, but no persons were struck and nobody was injured.

There is no ongoing threat to the public and police are onscene conducting an investigation along with members of the General Investigative Section and Forensic Identification Services.

 Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. 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.