Help the RCMP solve a break, enter and theft

December 12, 2020, Liverpool, Nova Scotia… Queens District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred yesterday in Liverpool.

Between 5 a.m and 8 a.m., on December 11, suspect(s) entered a residence on White Point Rd. and stole a significant amount of cash. Police were notified shortly after 8 a.m. and are conducting an investigation.

Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has information to contact Liverpool RCMP Detachment at 902-354-5721. 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 # 20201802095

RCMP investigation underway into railway crossing tampering

December 11, 2020, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia…On December 9, Antigonish RCMP responded to three incidents of railway crossings being tampered with in various parts of Antigonish County. On December 11, Antigonish RCMP responded to a fourth incident of a railway crossing being tampered with, this time in Monastery.

During the course of the investigation, Antigonish RCMP determined that the lights at each crossing were tampered with to activate the crossing lights indicating that a train was coming, even though none were. On one occasion the lights were tampered with to shorten the warning time of an approaching train by more than 50%.

Antigonish RCMP continue to investigate the matter and would like to remind the public to exercise caution when approaching railway crossings at intersections with public roadways.

Anyone with information on these incidents 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 #: 20201802677 & 20201793347

Police seek public’s assistance in assault investigation

Halifax Regional Police is releasing photos of a person of interest in an assault investigation and are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man.

On October 11 at approximately 12:30 a.m. police responded to an assault in-progress in the area of Argyle and Grafton streets in Halifax. Several people assaulted a man and then fled the area on foot.

Investigators obtained video of a man who was in the area at the time of the assault. The man is described as in his twenties, approximately 6 ft, thin build with short hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a white sweater over a white t-shirt, white sneakers and black jeans with holes in the knees.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity of the man or who may have video from the area to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Case #20-120299

Suspicious death deemed a homicide and victim’s name released

The suspicious death of a man who was found deceased on December 8 at an address in Halifax has been deemed a homicide, and police are releasing the victim’s name.

At approximately 3:10 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at 5578 Morris Street in Halifax. Officers located a man inside the residence suffering from life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

The Medical Examiner Service has conducted an autopsy and ruled the death a homicide. Police are now in a position to identify the victim as 61-year-old Donald Scott McKay of Halifax.

Officers also located a 71-year-old man inside the residence who had suffered injuries and was transported to hospital.

 

At this time, investigators do not believe that this was a random incident.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about Donald’s murder 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 by using the P3 Tips App.

Our thoughts remain with Donald’s family and friends on the loss of their loved one.

Case #20- 144699

Police continue to investigate the murder of Michael Leo Resk

Today marks the 65th anniversary of the murder of Michael Leo Resk and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 9, 1955, at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to a report from a taxi driver who reported spotting a delivery van parked on Acadia Street, near Roome Street, in an unusual manner.  Officers located Michael in the back of the delivery van. He was deceased as a result of gunshot wounds.

Investigators believe Michael was on his way from his home on Poplar Street late in the evening to go to his store on Gottingen to lock up for the night.

Investigators are asking anyone with information, who has not already spoken with police, to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; what may seem like an insignificant detail could be the key to progressing the investigation into Michael’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

Michael’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.

Police request public’s assistance identifying suspect in break and enter

Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance identifying a suspect in relation to a break and enter that occurred last month in Halifax.

On November 19 at approximately 2:45 a.m. officers responded to a report of a break and enter in-progress at a residence in the 1500 block of South Park Street in Halifax. A woman went to investigate noises she heard coming from another area of her apartment and found a man in the entryway of her residence. The man fled the apartment when confronted by the woman.

The man is described as white, in his 50’s, short, overweight, possibly bald, clean shaven and wearing a hat and a light green/beige jean jacket.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspect to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Case #20-136328

Break & Enter, Halifax

Help RCMP solve break, enter and theft

December 3, 2020, Halifax, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred in Halifax.

Between 5 p.m. on December 1 and 8:30 a.m. on December 2, suspect(s) gained access to a construction site trailer on Hobsons Lake Dr. The suspect(s) left with a red Hilti cordless angle grinder with serial number 3490213, a red Hilti cordless circular saw with serial number 3272 and a red Hilti cordless reciprocating saw with serial number 120640.

Anyone with information on this incident 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 # 20-141895

Assault with a Weapon, Dartmouth

Police Investigate an Assault with a Weapon – Dartmouth

At 3:29 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a two injured teenage males at the Halifax Transit Terminal on Nantucket Avenue Dartmouth.  Patrol officers located the injured males (both 17 yrs), one male sustained a small puncture wound that is non-life-threatening.  Officers learned that an unknown male attacked one of the teens without warning and then attacked the second male and produced a knife.  The suspect fled on foot prior to police arrival. The two injured males have been transported to the hospital.  The suspect is described as:

Suspect – White Male, 20-25 years, thin build, short brown hair, wearing a green hooded shirt and camouflage pants.

Investigators with Patrol and the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is on going.

 

Police are asking anyone with information about either 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.

Suspicious Fire, Coldbrook

Help RCMP solve suspicious fire

November 30, 2020, Coldbrook,  Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a suspicious fire to a residence on Princess Crescent in Coldbrook.

Sunday morning at approximately 4:18 a.m., police were called to a house fire believed to be suspicious. The residence suffered extensive damage from the fire, however, there were no injuries. In partnership with the Kentville Volunteer Fire Department, RCMP members remain on scene and will be working closely with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshall to determine the cause of the fire. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the 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 # 20201743450

Assault with a Weapon, Dartmouth

Assault with a weapon

Members of Patrol & the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred early this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 7:10 A.M, police responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 0-100 block of Canso Lane.

Investigators located a 29-year-old woman who had been stabbed. The woman was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Police remain on scene in the area. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time. There is no ongoing threat or concern to the public.

 

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact 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.