Author: tips

August 21, 2020, Colchester County, Nova Scotia… August 23 will mark the 1^st anniversary of the disappearance of Peter Anthony Walsh.

Walsh, known as “Tony” to his family and friends, was last seen on August 23, 2019 in Truro. On the morning and afternoon of Friday, August 23, 2019, Tony is known to have driven to various locations including Millbrook, Truro and Debert. It was reported that he was last seen getting into a truck in the Truro area. His vehicle, a beige 1999 Chrysler Sebring, was later found in a business parking lot in downtown Truro. His disappearance was initially being investigated as a missing persons file, however, evidence led investigators to re-focus on the matter as a homicide.

On August 23, at 7:30 p.m., there will be a memorial walk to show support for Tony’s family in Truro. The meeting place is at 966 Prince St. The family is asking those who are attending to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

The RCMP continues to ask members of the public to come forward if they have any information about this incident. Information can be provided directly to the investigators by calling the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit at 902-896-5060. 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 # 20191296170

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Donald David Snelgrove and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On August 21, 2000, at approximately 1:20 p.m., police responded to a report of a death at an apartment building in the 3600 block of Windsor Street in Halifax. Officers found Donald Snelgrove deceased in the living room of his apartment.

The investigation revealed that Donald had been assaulted some time prior to his death, and this assault was a contributing factor in his death. Investigators have information that Donald was allegedly the victim of an assault that occurred during a disturbance on Romans Avenue in Halifax sometime after 9 p.m. on Friday, August 18, 2000. Investigators are interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Donald’s 1988 grey Plymouth Reliant in the area at the time of this disturbance and assault.

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

Investigators ask anyone with information about Donald’s murder 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.

Donald’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.

 

GO #00-33036

August 20, 2020, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… On August 19, at approximately 5:30 a.m., members of the Halifax District RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at a service station on Beaver Bank Rd. in Lower Sackville.

RCMP officers responded and learned that a lone suspect entered the store, produced a weapon but did not use it, and demanded cash. There was no one else in the store at the time. The cashier complied and no one was hurt. The suspect fled the store and the cashier called 911.

The suspect is described as 5-foot-6, wearing a blue hooded sweater with white writing, dark mask, blue hat.

RCMP Forensic Identification Section are assisting with the investigation. The investigation is ongoing and lead by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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 # 20-95933

August 18, 2020, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… The Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about a number of phone and computer scams requesting payment with cryptocurrency or gift-cards being reported throughout the province.

Various types of scams are on the rise in the province, the most recent involves falsely representing Service Canada, and the vast majority have one thing in common: They involve a request for payment in cryptocurrency or via gift-cards.

“If someone portrays themselves as representing a government institution or other organization, or is someone with whom you’re in an online relationship and have never met and requests payment in cryptocurrency or via gift-cards, regardless of reason, it’s a scam,” says Cpl. Wayne Ross of the Nova Scotia RCMP Commercial Crime Section.

Police are advising anyone who receives a call asking for anything requiring payment in this fashion to step back and contact your local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501. For more information about common fraud scams and how to protect yourself, visit he Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre’s website at https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two guitars and violin that were stolen during a residential break and enter earlier this month in Halifax.

On August 16 officers responded to a break and enter in to a residence on Andrews Street that had occurred sometime between the night of August 15 and the morning of August 16. The following three musical instruments and their cases were stolen:

Ernie Ball Music Man 7-string electric guitar, matte white with a GoPro mount on the neck near the tuners. Stored in a black case.

• Ibenez 6-string electric guitar, purple, “Ilnas” written in black marker on the tuners. Stored in a black case with skateboard stickers pasted all over it.
• Yamaha 5-string violin, mostly black with wood grain showing through on the neck. Stored in a black case.

Over and above the monetary value of the items, these instruments are of sentimental value to the owner.

Police ask anyone who may have seen these instruments or 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.

Case #20-94730

Police are investigating a suspicious circumstances call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

At approximately 1 p.m. a man in a vehicle parked on Birchwood Terrace in Dartmouth beckoned to a 10-year-old youth to approach his vehicle. The youth ran away from the scene and the man drove by the youth before leaving the area.

The man was described as white, 40-50 years old, bald and wearing glasses. The man was driving a red four-door car.

In this case, the youth did the right thing by not approaching the vehicle, running away and reporting the incident to a trusted adult who contacted police.

Police would like to speak with the driver about this incident and are asking the driver or anyone who has 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.

 

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this morning at a Dartmouth service station.

At approximately 3:15 a.m. police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Shell service station located at 132 Main Street in Dartmouth. A man entered the store with a gun and demanded money from the employee. The suspect fled on foot with an amount of money. There were no reported injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man, 30-40 years old, 5’10’’, 165 lbs., wearing a black hoodie, black pants and gloves.

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.

August 17th, 2020 (4:00 a.m.)

Halifax Regional Police confirm that investigators have cleared the scene of the shooting on Lahey Road in Dartmouth. The QE2 Hospital is no longer in a state of emergency lock down, and the 26-year-old male victim is being treated for non-life-threatening injuries. No suspect information is available at this time.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is currently in its preliminary stages.

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.

20-94993

Help police identify a person of interest 

August 14, 2020, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia…RCMP/HRP integrated Criminal Investigation Division is asking for the public’s help to identify a person of interest following an incident in Cole Harbour.

At 9 p.m. on August 12, Halifax District RCMP were called to an assault that had taken place on Caldwell Rd. in Cole Harbor. The victim, a 20-year-old man, was walking on Caldwell Rd. when an SUV approached him. The victim was assaulted and sexually assaulted by the suspect. The suspect is described as a white man, in his 40s or 50s, approximately 6-foot-3, 300 pounds, wearing a black baseball cap and a black non-surgical mask. The vehicle is described as a white small SUV, dark leather seats, with a blue handicapped placard.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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 # 20-93264

August 14, 2020 (11:30 a.m.)

Police charge man for four robberies

Police have charged a man in relation to a series of robberies that occurred earlier this month in Halifax.

On August 9 at approximately 6:40 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Esso Service Station, located at 7151 Chebucto Road. A man entered the service station, threatened the lone employee with a knife and left with cigarettes and an amount of money. The employee was not injured.

On August 11 at approximately 12:04 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Irving Service Station, located at 6515 Quinpool Road. A man entered the service station, threatened the employee with a knife and left with an amount of money. The employee was not injured.

On August 12 at approximately 2:51 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Irving Service Station, located at 5450 Inglis Street. A man entered the service station, produced a knife to the employee, went behind the counter and took money from the till and cigarettes from a drawer. The employee was not injured.

 

On August 13 at approximately 1:19 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Hollis Halifax Hotel, located at 1649 Hollis Street. A man entered the hotel, produced a knife to the lone employee and fled the hotel with the employee’s backpack. The employee was not injured.

Yesterday, police arrested 48-year-old Glenwood Eugene Oickle of Halifax. He is facing the following charges and will appear in Halifax Provincial Court today:

• Four counts of robbery (Section 334 of the Criminal Code)
• Four counts of possession of a weapon dangerous to the public (Section 88(1) of the Criminal Code)
• 12 counts of breach of probation (Section 733.1(1)(a) of the Criminal Code)

The investigation is ongoing. Police are asking anyone with information about these robberies 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.

-30-