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June 2, 2021, Mount Denson, Nova Scotia…West Hants District RCMP is investigating mischief to a boat launch off Schurman Rd. in Mount Denson.

On December 21, 2020, the West Hants District RCMP received a report of nails being placed on the boat launch off Schurman Rd. in Mount Denson. Police attended the area and located 2-inch nails on the boat launch. On May 18, 2021, West Hants District RCMP received a second complaint of nails being placed on the boat launch.

The investigation is ongoing and investigators have asked that anyone with information related to this incident contact West Hants District 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 # 2020-1849293, 2021-683546

On May 31^st, 2021 Pictou County RCMP responded to a B&E at Tri County Towing, 554 MacLellan’s Brook Rd., Pictou County. The police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in this break and enter who broke into a secured compound and stole items from a vehicle.

People with information on the identity of these thieves can call the Pictou County RCMP at 902 485 4333 or they can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can submit a tip at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or can submit a tip using the P3 app.

Police file 2021757286 refers.

At 1:40 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a Break & Enter at the Esso gas station located at 1505 Bedford Highway, Bedford.  Officers discovered the door of the business was damaged and forced open.  Two suspects fled in a blue pickup truck prior to police arrival with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction of travel.  No one was injured.  Patrol officers searched the area, but have not located the suspect or vehicle.  

The suspects are described as two white males wearing dark hooded shirts and jeans. 

 Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

On May 16 at 10:00 a.m. a male in his late forties about 6 feet tall wearing shorts, sandals and a navy blue t shirt and a lady in her late forties about 5’6″ with short blonde hair wearing jeans and a blue plaid shirt were seen attending a construction site on Ballam Lane in Lower Sackville and they stole several two by four lumber and loaded into their dark grey four door Honda. Photos of thieves are attached and the RCMP is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the thieves.

Police all over HRM have been receiving an increased amount of thefts from construction sites. Anyone with any information regarding this crime, theft from other construction sites or any other crimes can call police directly at 902 490 5020 or can provide an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on-line at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police file 2021-62924 refers to this theft.

Halifax Regional Police is asking the public to be on the lookout for a boat that was stolen near Point Pleasant Park last year.

On May 29, 2020 police received a report of a boat that had been stolen from a dock in the south end of Halifax. The boat was described as a 17-foot white 2013 “Edgewater” model 170CC center console power boat. The boat has an estimated value of approximately $35,000.

The boat has been seen in the Sambro/Ketch Harbour Road area recently.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 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 by using the P3 Tips app. 

File # 20-60785

May 25, 2021, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred in Yarmouth.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 24, Yarmouth Town RCMP were called to a home on King St. for a man who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police located a 41-year-old man outside the home. EHS attended, but the man succumbed to his injuries.

Chester St. is currently closed. The investigation is continuing and is being led by the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, Yarmouth GIS and Yarmouth Town members.

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

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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 # 21-721941

May 21, 2021, Westchester Mountain, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned structure on Westchester Rd. in Westchester Mountain.

At approximately 2:05 a.m. this morning, Cumberland County District RCMP and the Westchester Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Westchester Rd. The building was fully engulfed in flames and incurred significant damage. No one was injured as a result.

The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the fire 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 # 2021-698252

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May 19, 2021, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a lobster theft from a fishing boat in Eastern Passage.

Police were called to Government Wharf Rd. for a report of theft. Three crates of lobsters had been in the water and attached to a fishing boat at that location. Between May 17 at 4:30 p.m. and May 18 at 11:30 a.m. the crates were removed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 # 21-58215

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a bank robbery that occurred in Halifax earlier this year.

At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 11, police responded to a robbery at the Scotiabank located at 6005 Coburg Road. A man with a handgun entered the bank, demanded money and then fled on foot with a quantity of cash. The suspect was last seen running south on Robie Street. 

The suspect is described as white man with a medium build, approximately 5’6” to 5’8”. At the time he was wearing a blue winter jacket with the hood up, black pants and a black mask over his face. 

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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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Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred early this morning in Dartmouth.

At 12:45 a.m. on May 19th, officers responded to a report of suspicious fire located at a residence in the 0-100 block of Walker Street in Dartmouth.

It was first reported that 2 vehicles were on fire. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded along with police. It was quickly determined that 6 vehicles were involved and damaged by fire. 4 were parked in a residence and 2 on the roadway.

No one was injured in this fire. The investigation thus far leads investigators to believe the fire was deliberately set.

The suspect was described as a white man, approximately 6’0” tall wearing cargo shorts. There was also a vehicle seen leaving the nearby area that is thought to be related. It was described as an older model, dark colored Toyota Corolla.  

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.