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Robbery in Yarmouth County

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September 14, 2018, Plymouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia . . . At 8 a.m. on September 13, a 77-year-old man was going into a barn on his property when he was grabbed from behind and dragged to his vehicle by two unknown men. The men forced the victim to hand over an undisclosed amount of money. The men, who wore black clothing including face masks, then forced the victim to drive them to a nearby gravel pit where they took his cell phone, then threw his keys away. The suspects walked away from the pit on foot. The victim sustained a minor injury to his face during the altercation.

The victim found his keys and drove back home. The RCMP was contacted via 911, and Yarmouth Rural and Town detachments responded, using a police dog to attempt to locate the suspects. RCMP Forensic Identification Services is assisting with the investigation, as well as the Yarmouth/ Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU). RCMP have canvassed the area and continue to look for the suspects, who remain at large.

The suspects are described as two men wearing black clothing and black face masks. They had a black backpack, and one of the men had a neck tattoo. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106. – please quote File# 20181373198. 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.

Police attempting to identify suspect in Dartmouth break and enter

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Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a break and enter in Dartmouth.

On September 3 police responded to a commercial intrusion alarm at Safety First at 116 Thorne Street in Dartmouth.  A man had broken out a window and entered the business. He fled the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival. The suspect did not take any property from the business.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ tall, thin, with short hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black ball cap, sunglasses, and a black t-shirt over a gray long sleeve shirt.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Police Investigate Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Collision at Willett and Chelsea

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Police Investigate Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Collision

At approx. 9:03 pm, September 12, Halifax Regional Police responded to Willett St and Chelsea Lane, Halifax, for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, an adult male , was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents 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.

Homicide of Jerell Aaron Wright

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Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes

Jerell Aaron WRIGHT

 Homicide
DOB: 02/10/1989The 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 Jerell Aaron WRIGHT.

At about 10:45 p.m. on May 13, 2009, Mr. Wright (aka Rutu) arrived at a residence on 16 Clarence St., North Preston. He was standing in a shared driveway when a series of gunshots were fired in his direction from a vehicle driving by. Mr. Wright was shot and later died in hospital. According to police, those responsible for the shooting immediately left the area in the vehicle.

The investigation, to date, has led police to believe the victim was not alone in the driveway when he was shot and that he was not the intended target. Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Jerell Aaron WRIGHT should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.
 

Missing Person Rhonda Joyce Louise Wilson

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Rhonda Joyce Louise WILSON

 Missing Person
DOB: 25/06/1971

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 disappearance of Rhonda Joyce Louise WILSON.

On August 10th, 2002 Rhonda’s husband reported to New Minas RCMP that she left their Kentville home on August 7th at approximately 9:30 p.m. to go for a walk and did not return. Wilson, a mother of three, was 31-years-old at the time of her disappearance.

During the course of the investigation there have been several possible sightings of WILSON; however, none were ever substantiated. To date, there has been no activity on her bank accounts.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Rhonda Joyce Louise WILSON should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Missing Person Shen Chiu “Andy” Tsou

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Shen Chiu “Andy” TSOU

 Missing Person
DOB: 11/08/1975

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 disappearance of Shen Chiu “Andy” TSOU.

On June 30, 2005, police received a complaint from the wife of Shen Chiu TSOU, who reported that her husband, Shen Chiu TSOU, had not been seen since June 26, 2005. Mr. TSOU was a resident of Richmond, British Columbia, and had traveled to the Halifax area for business. He had been staying at the Halifax Casino Hotel and other private residences, prior to his disappearance. He was associated to numerous people in the metro Halifax area and elsewhere in Nova Scotia.

The investigation revealed that Mr. TSOU was registered at the Halifax Casino Hotel for the night of June 26, 2005, however, he never arrived at the hotel. He has not been seen since June 26, 2005. Mr. TSOU was operating a 2005 white Pontiac Grand Prix rental car, while in the Halifax area. This vehicle has never been located.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Shen Chiu “Andy” TSOU should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Carla Gail Strickland

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Carla Gail STRICKLAND

 Homicide
DOB: 20/09/1970

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 Carla Gail STRICKLAND.

On June 5, 1991, at 12:58 p.m., police responded to a report from a citizen who had been walking along the north side of Mic Mac Lake, Dartmouth, adjacent the 118 Highway, when he came upon a body of a deceased female. Upon police arrival, the victim, Carla Gail STRICKLAND, was identified as the deceased. She had been the victim of murder and left at this site.

The investigation revealed that the victim spent the evening of June 2, 1991, celebrating a friend’s birthday at a popular Halifax club, then went to Albro Lake Beach, Dartmouth, with three male subjects where they hung out until dawn. At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 1991, Carla STRICKLAND was reportedly dropped off by one of the men at the Tim Horton’s on Wyse Road, Dartmouth, where she was reportedly going to use the pay telephone at this location. Carla STRICKLAND was not seen alive again.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Carla Gail STRICKLAND should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Donald David Snelgrove

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Donald David SNELGROVE

 Homicide
DOB: 03/07/1959

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 Donald David SNELGROVE.

On August 21, 2000, at approximately 1:20 pm, police responded to a report of a death at 3628 Windsor Street, Halifax. Upon police arrival, the victim, Donald David SNELGROVE, was found deceased in the livingroom of his Windsor Street apartment.

The investigation revealed that Mr. SNELGROVE had been assaulted some time prior to his death, and this assault was a contributing factor in his death. Police have information about an alleged disturbance and assault, of which Mr. SNELGROVE was the victim, which occurred on Romans Avenue, Friday, August 18, 2000. Police are also interested in speaking to anyone who may have seen Mr. SNELGROVE’s 1988 grey Plymouth Reliant in the area at the time of this disturbance and assault.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Donald David SNELGROVE should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Donald Chad Smith

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Donald Chad SMITH

 Homicide
DOB: 06/06/1983

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 Donald Chad SMITH.

On October 23, 2010, at 9:26 p.m., the Halifax Regional Police were called to respond to a shooting at 15 Joseph Young Street, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. On arrival, the responding patrol officers discovered that a male, Donald Chad Smith, had been shot. Police investigation revealed that Mr. Smith was working as a driver for a local pizza shop at the time of the murder.

Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Donald Chad SMITH should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.

Homicide of Harold James ” Buster” Slaunwhite

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Harold James “Buster” SLAUNWHITE

 Homicide
DOB: 12/11/1923

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 Harold James “Buster” SLAUNWHITE.

On September 10, 2006, “Buster” Slaunwhite was found murdered in his residence at 97 Brook Street, Dominon, by family members. Mr. Slaunwhite’s residence is situated near an area that was a hangout for local youths.

On September 9, 2006, the investigation revealed that “Buster” Slaunwhite was last observed operating his motor vehicle, a 2005 blue Ford Taurus, Nova Scotia license plate BBV-949, during the daytime. “Buster” Slaunwhite was an 83 year old veteran who had served his country in World War II as a medic. He had been in good health before his tragic death and had recently taken a trip with his son.

Any person with information regarding the person(s) responsible for the murder of Harold James “Buster” SLAUNWHITE should call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090.

The reward is payable in Canadian funds and will be apportioned as deemed just by the Minister of Justice for the Province of Nova Scotia. Employees of law enforcement and correctional agencies are not eligible to collect this reward.