Antigonish County District RCMP seeking information after shooting in Aulds Cove

April 4, 2024, Aulds Cove, Nova Scotia… Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating shots fired that left one man injured in Aulds Cove.

On April 3 at approximately 5:50 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP, with the assistance of Inverness County District RCMP, the Antigonish-Guysborough Street Crime Enforcement Unit, RCMP Police Dog Services, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and EHS responded to a report of shots fired at a residence on Hwy. 4.

Upon arrival on scene, officers located a 37-year-old Askilton man, outside of the residence, with injuries consistent with a gunshot wound. An officer rendered first aid to the injured man while the other officers entered the residence to ensure no one else was injured.

The man was transported to hospital by EHS with non-life-threatening injuries.

At this time, investigators believe the incident was targeted in nature and that there’s no risk to the public.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. If 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2024-430261

Police investigate Halifax robbery  

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Fairview.

At 11:48 p.m. hours on Friday March 30th, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Shopper Drug Mart Pharmacy located at 3430 Joseph Howe Drive, in Halifax.  A woman was inside the pharmacy and stole property, security staff approached her when she exited without paying. When staff asked her to turn over the property she produced a needle and began to thrust it the staff in a stabbing motion. The staff members were not injured.

The female suspect is described as being a white woman, approximately 5’6” in height, 25-30 years of age, thin build, strawberry blonde hair, shoulder length, wearing a black Nike baseball hat, black jacket with black shirt undeneath, blue jeans, and thick rimmed glasses. The suspect got into a silver, or white coloured SUV.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked 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.

File #24- 41119

Police investigate Dartmouth assault

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault that occurred in Dartmouth last week.

On March 22 at approximately 10:10 p.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the area of 95 Victoria Road in Dartmouth.  Officers located a 17-year-old youth who appeared to have been assaulted. The youth was taken to hospital for what are believed to be non- life-threatening injuries.

Anyone with information or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Halifax Police investigate suspicious death

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Dartmouth this morning.

At approximately 7:10 a.m. police received a report of a disturbance in an apartment building on Pinecrest Drive. Officers located an adult male inside the building who was deceased and arrested a 47-year-old man at the scene.

The investigation is in the early stages and more information will be provided when it becomes available.

Anyone with information or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Help Cumberland RCMP solve a truck theft

On the 8th of March, 2024 RCMP was advised that a Chevrolet Silverado had gotten stuck in the
mud off of Black River Road in Oxford, NS. The owner left the vehicle overnight and when he came
back in the morning to get it out it was gone. The vehicle is described as a 2017 silver Chev Silverado,
the vehicle had a New Brunswick temporary registration plate in the front window.

Photo of truck is attached.

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Oxford RCMP at 902 447 2525 or if you wish to leave an anonymous tip you can do so by: calling 1 800 222 TIPS (8477) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police file 2024 308098 refers.

Help Cumberland RCMP solve another ATV Theft

On the 2nd of December, 2023, someone stole a 1999 red Honda 300, 3 wheeler and a 2013 yellow Can-Am Commander side by side from Highway 204 in Little River, NS. Photos of ATVs are below.

There have been a number of thefts in the area recently and police are looking for information related to these thefts. You can call Oxford RCMP at 902 447 2525 or if you wish to leave an anonymous tip you can do so by: calling 1 800 222 TIPS (8477) or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police file 2023-1775277 refers.

Help Police solve North Sydney ARSON

Police File: 2023061867

On September 19,2023, CBRPS responded to a structure fire at Northside Auto Salvage on Muir Street in North Sydney. The fire is currently under investigation by the CBRPS – Arson Section.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated

Anyone with any information about this crime can call Cape Breton regional Police Service at 902-563-5149. Anyone wishing to leave an anonymous tip about this crime or any other crime can leave a tip on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca , or by calling 1 800 222 TIPS (8477) or by using the P3 app.

Police investigate Dartmouth hit and run

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a hit and run that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

Police received a report of a vehicle pedestrian collision that occurred at approximately 1:45 p.m. on Main Street near Forrest Hills Parkway. A vehicle struck a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk as they were crossing the turning lane from the Forest Hills Extension to Main Street inbound to Dartmouth. The driver of the vehicle did not stop and continued inbound towards Dartmouth. The pedestrian was treated at the scene by EHS.

The driver of the vehicle is described as a white woman in her 30s or 40s with dark brown hair and medium build. The vehicle is described as dark red hatchback car.

Police are asking the driver of the vehicle or 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.

Cape Breton Regional Police Investigate possible Arsons

Location: Northside Auto Salvage – Building / 42 Muir Street, North Sydney 

On 2023/09/19 / 03:23 hrs, CBRPS responded to a structure fire at the said business. On arrival police noted NSFD on scene extinguishing  a building on fire. The fire was later deemed as suspicious and currently under investigation by the CBRPS – Arson Section.

Cape Breton Regional Police are also investigating a suspicious fire on 23/11/19 @ 9:20 pm

Location: Vacant House – 1226 May Street, Scotchtown

Fire was attended by Fire Department, Deputy Fire Marshall and police. Fire cause was noted as suspicious in nature. File: 2023075398

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incidents or video from the areas to call police at 902-563-5151. 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.

RCMP seek information about suspicious incident in Lake Echo

March 18, 2024, Lake Echo, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating a suspicious incident of a man approaching a youth on Thomas St. in Lake Echo.

On March 18, at approximately 2:40 p.m., officers responded to a report that an unknown man had approached a female youth near a playground on Thomas St. and asked her to come with him in his van. Upon seeing another female youth at the playground, the man fled on foot into a wooded area nearby. Extensive patrols of the area were made, but the man could not be located.

The man is described as white, with short brown hair, moustache, and facial stubble. He was wearing a jean jacket, black t-shirt, jeans, black shoes and a chain.

The investigation is ongoing. RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment would like to speak to the man regarding the circumstances of the interaction.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment 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# 24-35616