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Sunday marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Terrance Patrick Izzard, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On November 14, 2016 at approximately 11 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of shots fired on Cragg Avenue in Halifax. Responding officers located Terrance suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The Medical Examiner later ruled Terrance’s death a homicide. 

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Terrance’s murder. We hope that the passage of time encourages them to do the right thing and share what they know with police. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Terrance’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Terrance’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 the 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.

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Police are investigating the theft of military medals that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

On November 11, police received a report of a theft that occurred from a room in the Lord Nelson Hotel located at 1515 South Park Street. Between the hours of 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. a room on the fourth floor was broken into and items including electronics, jewelry and military medals were stolen.

The medals are described as the Meritorious Service Medal (MSM) with silver bar, Special Service Medal (SSM) with NATO bar, 125^th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, and Canadian Forces’ Decoration (CD) with two bars.  For more details, descriptions and photos of the service medals, please visit the Government of Canada website.

The investigation is in the early stages and 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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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night. At approximately 5:15 p.m. police responded to a robbery that had occurred at an apartment building in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive. A man approached a woman in the lobby of the building, threatened her with what appeared to be a firearm and demanded her bag. The man fled the area on foot empty-handed. The woman was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s with a medium build and thick black eyebrows. At the time he was wearing a scarf-style black face mask, dark pants, a light jacket with blue and yellow patches on it. The suspect was also wearing one black sneaker and one white sneaker.

Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier tonight in Dartmouth.

At 9 p.m., police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Shawarman Pizza located at 342 Windmill Rd. A man entered the store, threatened the employee with a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect took a quantity of cash and fled on foot on Trinity Avenue. The employee was not injured. 

The suspect is described as a white man,  in his twenties, approximately 5’8″. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt, a camouflage face mask and black pants. 

Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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

At 10:09 p.m., police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Triple N convenience store located at 187 Windmill Rd. A man entered the store, threatened the employee with a firearm and demanded cash. The suspect took a quantity of cash and fled on foot. The employee was not injured. 

The suspect is described as a white man,  in his twenties, approximately 5’8″. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black face mask, black pants and black shoes. 

Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in September in Dartmouth.

On November 6 police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred on September 30 at approximately 7:30 p.m. on a walking path between Waynewood Drive and Brompton Road. A man approached a woman from behind and sexually assaulted her. The woman got away from the man and fled the area.

The man is described as approximately 5’ 7” tall, and at the time of the incident, he was wearing a hooded sweatshirt with the hood pulled up.

Out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and wellbeing, we are not releasing any further details regarding the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police are investigating a hit and run that occurred in Dartmouth last month.

On October 17 at approximately 8 p.m. police responded to a call involving a vehicle that had struck a man who was crossing in a marked crosswalk in the 300 block of Windmill Road. The driver of the vehicle initially stopped and got out of his vehicle, but he then left the area without speaking to the pedestrian. The pedestrian was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The vehicle is described as a small, four door dark grey sedan that is possibly a Honda or Toyota. The driver is described as a Black man in his 30s with buzz cut style hair. He was wearing a grey shirt at the time. 

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the incident or video from the area to contact 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.

Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of the disappearance of Leslie Anne Katnick and investigators with the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

On November 4, 1991, Leslie was reported missing to police in Montreal. Leslie had been living in Montreal, Quebec, until November 1, 1991, which was the last time she was seen by either friends or family.

Investigators determined that Leslie had been registered at the Halifax YMCA from November 2 to November 4. Leslie’s bank card was also used in Halifax on November 2.

Investigators believe there are people who have information about Leslie’s disappearance and urge these people to come forward and share anything that they remember, no matter how small the detail.

It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Anyone with information about Leslie’s disappearance is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

Leslie’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.

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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth.

On November 3, 2021 at approximately 9:15p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of the 111 Highway and Exit 3 near Burnside Drive, Dartmouth. The investigation is in the early stages, however there is no indication that anyone was injured during the incident.

Police are currently in the area processing the scene. At this time, there are no injuries associated with the event, but a vehicle was struck by what appears to be gunfire from another vehicle.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area at the time of the incident to contact 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.

Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax last week.

On October 31 at approximately 2:30 a.m. police received a report of assault that had just occurred in the 1000 block of Beaufort Avenue. The victim, a 26-year-old man, had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene. He was treated at hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

Officers believe there are people who have information that could assist the investigation and would like to speak with anyone who was in the area between 2:20 a.m. and 2:40 a.m. on October 31.

Police are asking anyone with information regarding the assault or video from the area to contact 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.