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July 23, 2024, Wolfville, Nova Scotia… Kings District RCMP is investigating multiple reports of suspicious circumstances in Wolfville.

The Wolfville RCMP Detachment has received five reports of a man looking into bedroom windows of females. The incidents have been concentrated in the Prospect St. area and remain under investigation.

Officers are appealing to the public to help identify the man. He is described as in his 20s, clean shaven, with light brown skin and curly brown hair. He wears round glasses.

Residents are encouraged to take precautionary measures, including locking unattended doors and windows, and to report any suspicious activity to the RCMP.

Anyone with information on the incidents or the identity of the man is asked to contact Wolfville RCMP Detachment at 902-542-3817. 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 #s: 2024-871989, 2024-949754, 2024-988756, 2024-989878, 2024-1036737, 2024-1037485

Cole Harbour RCMP is investigating the theft of a grey 2020 Honda Civic, NS: DUK-253 ( a photo of this type of car is attached).
stolen on 2024-07-21 from Shrewsbury Rd in Cole Harbour, at around 0150AM. The attached photo is a person of interest in this investigation and other thefts in the area.

Residents in the area are advised NOT to leave valuables in their cars – especially in plain view and to lock their vehicles and homes.
(Police files 2024-64365 and 2024-64949 refer).

Anyone who can identify this person can contact Cole Harbour RCMP at 902 490 5020 or anonymous tips can be left at 1 800 222 8477( TIPS) or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Lunenburg County RCMP is looking for assistance in identifying a person of interest who may be connected to a robbery which took place at Wal-Mart in Cookville on July 4th 2024. The individual pictured below was last seen leaving in a White Hyundai Elantra, Quebec License Plate SM5285.

Anyone with any information about this crime can contact Bridgewater RCMP at 902 527 5555 or an anonymous tip can be left at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police File# 2024-937093 refers.

Colchester County RCMP is investigating the theft of a white and blue, 2023 Suzuki DR-Z. The motorcycle was stolen on July 13th between the hours of 3:00pm – 10:00pm from William Russell Road, Hilden, Nova Scotia. The motorcycle did not have a license plate attached but is registered. No suspects at this time. Picture of the Motorcycle attached below.

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crimes can contact Bible Hill RCMP at 902 893 6820. Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be sent on-line to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca of via the phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

Colchester County RCMP is investigating the theft of a Black, 2024 CFMOTO ZFORCE, Nova Scotia Plate GT166, and Trailer (no information on the trailer). The Side by Side was stolen on July 19th between the hours of 10:00am and 5:00pm from Guest Drive, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia. A neighbor reports seeing a light grey truck drive up Guest Drive around 10:30am and drive back out towards the extension with a trailer and side by side on it a short time later. Picture of the side by side attached below. If located please contact Colchester County RCMP (902) 893-6820.

Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or by using the P3 app.

Police are continuing to investigate a scam that is occurring throughout our region and providing new suspect information.

On July 17 police released a photo of a man who was believed to be involved in the scam. The man has been identified and is no longer a suspect in the incident. We ask you to consider removing associated images from your social media.

On July 15, police received a report of a fraud that had occurred in Halifax. A scammer pretending to be a family member called saying they needed bail money. Someone else, posing as a person of authority, gave instructions on how the money would be collected. A courier came to the person’s residence on Chipstone Close in Halifax to pick up the cash.

Investigators are now looking to identify a man who is believed to be involved in the incident. The suspect is described as in his late 20s, tall, thin and of East Asian descent.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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.

File #24-95598

July 17, 2024, Meteghan, Nova Scotia – Meteghan RCMP is investigating after a police vehicle was set on fire in Meteghan. Two other vehicles were damaged in the fire.

On July 17, at approximately 1:45 a.m., RCMP officers responded to a call that a police car, which was parked at a service station for repairs, was engulfed in flames. Fire services also attended.

Upon arrival, officers found the police car destroyed; two other non-police vehicles that were parked nearby were also damaged by the fire. The efficient response from fire services prevented the fire from spreading to other vehicles, buildings, and nearby gas pumps.

There were no injuries reported by witnesses or first responders who attended the scene.

Investigators believe, based on evidence and information collected to this point, that the fire was set intentionally. Meteghan RCMP is working with a variety of resources, including RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Digital Forensics Services, to investigate this incident and other recent files in this area, which are believed to be linked.

“The Nova Scotia RCMP is aware and concerned about recent crime, particularly violent crime, in the Meteghan area,” says Sgt. Jeff Leblanc, Meteghan RCMP Detachment Commander. “Our detachment is working with the RCMP provincially on increased resources; we want the community to know that there will be an amplified police presence – both visible and covert – in the coming days, weeks and months to further our ongoing investigations and support public safety in the region.”

Anyone with information about this or any other ongoing investigation in the Meteghan area is encouraged to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. To remain anonymous, contact 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 #: 2024-1010400

Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the area of the 5800 block of Duffus Street in Halifax. Officers located a 39-year-old man who had been shot. The man was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

A dark-coloured SUV was seen in the area at the time of the incident.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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 #24-96255