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September 26, 2021, Windsor, Nova Scotia … Windsor West Hants RCMP is investigating after an early-morning robbery on Saturday at a business in Windsor.

On September 25, at 3:48 a.m., members were called to a business on Wentworth Road after an employee reported being robbed. The investigation determined that a woman had entered the business and showed a knife to the employee. She then took a quantity of cash from behind the counter before leaving. The employee was not injured and immediately called 911.

The woman is described as white, approximately 5-foot-8, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and dark-coloured track pants.

Windsor West Hants RCMP continue to investigate.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Windsor West Hants RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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 # 20211440646

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September 24, 2021, Millbrook, Nova Scotia… Millbrook RCMP are investigating after a report of shots fired in Millbrook.

On September 24, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Millbrook RCMP responded to a report of shots fired on Martin Cres. Police located damage to a home, but no one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the Millbrook RCMP at 902-893-6819. 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 # 20211433963

September 24, 2021, New Minas, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating three commercial break-ins that occurred in the early morning hours of September 14.

Between 2:15 and 5:30 a.m., three business were broken into by the same three suspects. Entry was gained into the businesses by breaking the front window of each one. The businesses were located on Commercial St. in New Minas, Main St. in Wolfville and Hwy. 1 in Grand Pre. During the break-ins lottery tickets, cigarettes and fireworks were stolen.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to the contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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: 2021-1377864, 2021-1377972, 2021-1378190

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred on the weekend in Halifax.On September 18 at approximately 4:15 a.m. police responded to a robbery in the area of Spring Garden Road and Brunswick Street in Halifax. A man and woman approached another man, demanded money and attempted to take his property. The woman assaulted the victim with a knife and the pair fled with a quantity of cash. The victim was taken to hospital with what were believed to non-life-threatening injuries.

The woman is described as white, in her twenties, with long straight dark hair and a medium build. The man is described as white, mid to late forties, approximately 5’5” tall with a beard.

The investigation is ongoing, and police ask anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to contact police. 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. 

File #21- 114581

Police are investigating an indecent act that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week.

On September 14 at approximately 7:25 p.m. police responded to a report of an indecent act in the area of the baseball field on Mount Hope Avenue. A man was seen in the area masturbating and exposing himself to people.

The man was described as white, between 50-60 years old, approximately 5’ 10” tall, short gray hair and facial hair. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a plaid jacket and black pants.

Anyone who may have information in relation to this 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.

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On September 14 at approximately 8:30 p.m. a man approached a group of youths who were walking in the area of the bus terminal on Mumford Road in Halifax. The man made inappropriate comments to one of the youths and attempted to hug the youth.  The youths walked away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The man is described as, in his twenties with a thin build and black hair. He was wearing a yellow hooded sweater, brown pants, brown shoes and a black back pack.

Police are looking to speak with the man or anyone who may have information in relation to identity or this incident. Anyone with information 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.

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September 14, 2021, Lake Loon, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 4th anniversary of the murder of 22-year-old Josiah Kaelin Sparks of Lake Loon.

Just after 8 p.m. on September 14, 2017, police responded to a 911 call after Sparks was found deceased on Cherry Brook Rd in Lake Loon. Police continue to ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sparks between Monday, September 11, 2017 and Thursday, September 14, 2017 to contact police. The investigation has determined that Sparks had attended a gathering at a house on Cherry Brook Rd. during this time period. Police would like to speak with anyone that may have seen him there.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Josiah Kaelin Sparks. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Special Investigation Section at 902-490-5333. 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 # 17-138892

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Halifax earlier today.

At approximately 11:45 a.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of North and Gottingen streets in Halifax. Officers located a number of spent shell casings on the ground. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

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.

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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect involved in an assault with a weapon that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 10:30 a.m. police responded to a report of an assault in progress at the McDonald’s drive-thru located at 331 Herring Cove Road. The suspect approached a man, who was inside his vehicle at the time of the assault and struck him with what was described as a metal object. The suspect then fled the area in a vehicle. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 25 to 35-years-old, with a thin build, approximately 5’8” tall and short dark hair. At the time, the suspect was wearing a grey t-shirt, sunglasses, mask and light-coloured hat and pants. It is believed that the suspect left in a dark coloured Ford Fusion.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or video from the area to contact police. 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. 

September 5, 2021, Merland, Nova Scotia…Antigonish RCMP is investigating an arson in Merland.

On September 4, 2021 at approximately 8:40 p.m., police responded to a fire on Afton Rd. in Merland. Police learned that an unknown person had entered a wood lot, broken into an excavator and then lit a vehicle on fire before leaving the scene.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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 # 2021-1325746