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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Dartmouth.
Just before 4:00 a.m. on October 31st, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Irving located
at 10 Highfield Park Drive. A man entered the store and demanded the clerk turn over the cigarettes, the
employee was not injured.
The suspect is described as a white man, 5’6” in height, wearing all black clothing, black goatee, and a
facial tattoo.
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.

Today marks the 35^th anniversary of the murder of Donald Charles Downey and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On October 30, 1988, at approximately 1 a.m., police responded to a report of a shooting near the 2300 block of Creighton Street in Halifax. Officers located Donald suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to the hospital where he later died.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could advance the investigation and hope the passage of time may encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward to police 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. Anyone with information about Donald’s murder is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

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

On October 27^th, 2023, Cumberland County RCMP received a complainant of a stolen trailer. A representative of the Miller Group reported an enclosed, dual axle trailer, with Miller Group markings, was stolen overnight, from their storage site in Salt Springs, NS.

The 2006 trailer, pictured below, bears New Brunswick marker TJO194, and is registered to Miller Paving Limited. The trailer additionally is marked with asset number 9930701, in black lettering, on the rear, barn doors.

Anyone with knowledge about this crime or any other crime they can call Amherst RCMP at 902-667-3859 of they can leave an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477(TIPS) or at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police file : 2023-1597348 refers.

October 29, 2023, Halifax, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking the public for assistance to help identify the driver of a blue Toyota Echo involved in a hit-and-run collision on Hwy. 102 near Miller Lake on October 28.

Shortly after, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a head-on collision on Hwy 102 near Miller Lake. The blue Toyota Echo was observed driving outbound in the inbound lanes when it collided with a Jeep Wrangler. The driver of the Toyota Echo then fled into the woods. Officers believe the driver may have been impaired.

The driver of the Jeep Wrangler, a 38-year-old woman, and one passenger, a 33-year-old woman, both of Truro, had minor injuries. The third occupant, a 60-year-old woman from Bible Hill had serious injuries.

Hwy 102 inbound near Miller Lake was closed for several hours to allow for a Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist to examine the scene. Officers with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) searched for the driver but were unable to locate them. Fire, EHS and the Department of Transportation assisted RCMP members at the scene and with first aid and traffic control.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information related to the identity of the driver of the Toyota Echo or with photo/video footage of the Toyota Echo leading up to or at the time of the collision 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.

October 29, 2023, Halifax, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking the public for assistance to help identify the driver of a blue Toyota Echo involved in a hit-and-run collision on Hwy. 102 near Miller Lake on October 28.

At approximately 9:10 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a report of a blue Toyota Echo, Nova Scotia licence plate GYT158, that was travelling at an excessive speed and went through a red light on Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth. At approximately 9:20 a.m., officers received a second report that the same vehicle was travelling outbound in the inbound lanes on Hwy 118.

Shortly after, at approximately 9:25 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a head-on collision on Hwy 102 near Miller Lake. The blue Toyota Echo was observed driving outbound in the inbound lanes when it collided with a Jeep Wrangler. The driver of the Toyota Echo then fled into the woods. Officers believe the driver may have been impaired.

The driver of the Jeep Wrangler, a 38-year-old woman, and one passenger, a 33-year-old woman, both of Truro, had minor injuries. The third occupant, a 60-year-old woman from Bible Hill had serious injuries.

Hwy 102 inbound near Miller Lake was closed for several hours to allow for a Collision Analyst and Reconstructionist to examine the scene. Officers with the assistance of RCMP Police Dog Services (PDS) searched for the driver but were unable to locate them. Fire, EHS and the Department of Transportation assisted RCMP members at the scene and with first aid and traffic control.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information related to the identity of the driver of the Toyota Echo or with photo/video footage of the Toyota Echo leading up to or at the time of the collision 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 #: 2023-131913

October 27, 2023, Debert, Nova Scotia…Colchester County District RCMP is investigating an incident where multiple cats were killed in the Debert area.

On October 24, 2023, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of three cats being found deceased at locations near a property on Hunters Glen in Debert. RCMP officers learned that the three cats had gone missing between October 15 and 17. A firearm is believed to have been used in the deaths of the cats.

The investigation is ongoing and Colchester County District RCMP is asking that anyone with information to please contact them at 902-893-6820. 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: 2023-1583898

On October 25^th 2023 Yarmouth RCMP received a call of a B&E at a local car garage (Downtown Service Centre). It was realized a 2012 Silver Chevy SONIC was stolen from the garage along with various tools, a laptop. The theft occurred at 00:52hrs October 25^th 2023. Lone suspect in vehicle at time of B&E.

See attached stock photo of similar vehicle.

Vehicle Description;

• Silver 4 door car
• Chevy Sonic
• White silhouette sticker of a Pitbull with a halo in the center of the rear windshield
• Dent on back bumper, with black paint transferred onto the vehicle

Police file number 2023-1586564 refers. Anyone with information about this crime can call Yarmouth RCMP at: 902-742-8777 or can leave an anonymous tip on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via P3 app or by phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).

October 25, 2023, Lyons Brook, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a hate-motivated crime in Lyons Brook.

On October 23, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism at West Pictou Consolidated School in Lyons Brook. RCMP officers learned that early Saturday morning, October 21, at approximately 4:50 a.m. a Pride Flag was torn down, bending the flag pole in the process.

A person of interest, appearing to be a man with facial hair driving a grey Ford F150 pickup, was seen at the location at the time. Investigators believe the crime was motivated by hate.

Pictou County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance to identify the person of interest.

Anyone with information on this mischief is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. If you wish to remain anonymous, please 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 #: 2023-1576746

At approximately 1226 am police were flagged over in the 2000 block of Gottingen Street for a report of gun shots being heard. Officers arrived on scene and located a man who had been shot, another victim was already transported to the hospital before police arrival. Both victims have what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Police remain on scene in the area. Investigators do not believe that this is a random incident. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time.

Suspects are believed to have fled the scene in a black GMC SUV.

Police are asking anyone with information 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 Regional Police is investigating a hit and run incident that occurred in Halifax earlier this month.

On October 6 at approximately 6 p.m., officers responded to a report of a vehicle pedestrian collision that had occurred in the area of Punch Bowl Drive and Highfield Street. A child was crossing the street when they were struck by a silver or light grey Hyundai SUV. The driver of the SUV, described by witnesses as a man, did not stop and left the area. The child did not sustain any injuries.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident or the identity of the driver 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.

File #23-122391