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RCMP investigates break, enter and theft

November 25, 2020, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a break, enter and theft that occurred at a property in Upper Tantallon.

On November 23, suspect(s) broke into a detached garage on a property on Chokecherry Rd. and left with several items including a set of golf clubs, hockey gear, a circular saw, a reciprocating saw and a chop saw.

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 20-138522

Assault with a weapon

At approximately 11:25am, police responded to a weapons call at 320 Lacewood Drive in Halifax, which is the Metro Transit bus terminal. Officers attended and it was learned that a men, not known to the victim at this time, sprayed him with a sensory irritant. During the incident a friend of the victim helped him flush his eyes. There was no further injury or injury to anyone else in the area.

The suspect was reported to have fled on foot towards the Canada Games Center where he entered a vehicle described as a Toyota or Nissan before fleeing the area.

The only description of the suspect was that he was a large male wearing black pants and a red hooded sweater.

This matter remains under investigation at this time.

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.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an bank robbery that occurred in Halifax this evening

At 6:30 P.M. a man entered the Bank of Commerce located at 6429 Quinpool Rd in Halifax. The man demanded cash and indicated he had a weapon, although none was seen. The man obtained cash and fled the bank.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6 feet tall, average build. He was wearing a blue hoodie, track pants and a blue mask carrying a bag.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect to contact police by calling 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.

GO#20-136632

November 19, 2020, Prospect Bay, Nova Scotia…  The RCMP/HRP Integrated General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division is asking the public’s help to solve an arson.

At approximately 3 a.m. on October 19, Halifax District RCMP responded to an alarm at a business on Prospect Bay Rd. Upon police arrival, the member noticed a fire in the business and was able to extinguish the fire. The business was damaged extensively and no one was inside at the time of the fire.

The investigation in ongoing.

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 # 20-123427

Tomorrow marks the fourth 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. 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.

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.

Case #16- 171640

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a potential Halloween candy tampering incident.

On November 11 at approximately 3:55 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance call at residence on Princess Margaret Boulevard in Dartmouth. A man reported that he felt unwell after eating a piece chocolate candy that tasted like soap. The candy is believed to have been given out in the Fairview area of Halifax on Halloween.

Police encourage parents and children to continue to check any candy gathered during trick-or-treating and to report any incidents of potential candy tampering to police.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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 #20-133223

Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying two persons of interest in the investigation into a break and enter that occurred in Dartmouth last month.

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a break and enter that occurred on October 20 between 12:30 a.m. and 5:30 a.m. at a residence on Paul David Court in Dartmouth. The suspect(s) took tools, electronics and a wallet containing identification and financial cards.

A short time after the theft, the cards were used at a number of businesses in Dartmouth and Cole Harbour. Investigators are releasing photos of the two men involved with the transactions.

The first man is described as white, 5’9”-5’11”, thin build, with collar-length dark brown/black hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black jacket, a red shirt, jeans and a baseball cap with “Senators” on the front.

The second man is described as white, with a stocky build and a tattoo on the back of his left hand. At the time he was wearing a black “Harley Davidson” sweater and baseball hat.

The men may have been in a red Kia Forte.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the identity of the men 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 #20-123873

On November 11th, 2020, at approximately 8:48 am, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a robbery in progress at the Shell Service Station, 1748 Bedford Highway, Bedford.

Staff member at this location reported a white male, wearing a dark blue hoody, black track pants, black sneakers with white socks, hat over his eyes and a black mask, demanded money, fled on foot, heading towards the Bedford Place Mall. No weapon seen. No injuries.

Multiple officers responded to scene. Search of immediate area was completed, however suspect was not located.

Anyone with information about the suspect’s identity 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Case #20-133106

November 10, 2020, Head of Jeddore, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred in Head of Jeddore.

November 2, at approximately 3:30 a.m. Halifax District RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at a business on Hwy. 7.   Police arrived on scene and observed damage to the front door. Merchandise was located on the floor and a red basket filled with packages of cigarettes was left behind by the suspects.

A review of the surveillance video showed three individuals inside the business during the break in. The suspects left the business with a quantity of tobacco products, phone chargers and chocolate bars. Police believe the suspects left the area in a dark colored car with white rims.

Two suspects are believed to be men and the third may be a woman. One man is described as having hair shaved on both sides of his head and wearing a grey hoodie. The other man was wearing a bandana over his head and was wearing a dark jacket with a white stripe across the chest and back. The woman is described as short with black hair and wearing a dark hoodie with a white circle design.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Muquodoboit Harbour RCMP at 902-889-3300. 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 # 20-129370