On Saturday, November 4th, 2023 Enfield RCMP received a call of a theft of side-by-side from a new home construction site in East Uniacke, N.S. The registered owner reported that his black, 2023 Polaris General 1000 Ultimate was stolen from his driveway. This occurred between Friday, November 3rd, 2023 at 1500 hrs and Saturday, November 4th, 2023 at 1225 hrs.
The owner advised that the side-by-side and its accessories are valued at ~$55 000. The following modifications/accessories have been added to the side-by-side:
-Dome light
-Rear bumper
-Wipers
-Heater
-Large rear cargo box See attached photo of side-by-side.
Anyone with information about this crime can call Enfield RCMP at (902) 837-7077. Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be left at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.
Halifax Regional Police is investigating two robberies that occurred in Dartmouth.
Last night, at approximately 5:10 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at Needs Convenience located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man with a knife entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.
The suspect is described as white in his twenties with dark hair. He was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, blue jogging pants with red lettering, white sneakers and a black and white bandana.
This morning, at approximately 4:34 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that had occurred at the Ultramar located at 640 Windmill Road. A man with what is believed to be a firearm entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded money and cigarettes. The suspect fled the area on foot with a quantity of cigarettes.
The suspect is described as white in his 20s to 30s, approximately 5’4” tall, with a thin build, black hair and a goatee. He was wearing a gold jacket, black pants and gray sneakers.
There is some evidence to suggest that the suspect is the same for both robberies.
Anyone with information or video from the areas in relation to the incidents 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.
November 2, 2023, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia…Inverness County District RCMP is investigating the theft of firearms from a home on Crandall Rd. in Port Hawkesbury.
On October 20, 2023, Inverness County District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a home on Crandall Rd. in Port Hawkesbury. RCMP officers learned that the during the break-in, one rifle, two revolvers and a pistol, were stolen from the home. RCMP Forensic Identification Services are engaged and assisting with the investigation.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Inverness County District RCMP at 902-625-2220. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.
November 1, 2023, Pine Grove, Nova Scotia…Today marks 3 years since the homicide of Donnie Lohnes.
On October 25, 2020, 57-year-old Donald (Donnie) Derrick Lohnes was attacked near a home on Jippie Ave. in Pine Grove. Donnie suffered life-threatening injuries and was transported to hospital by ambulance.
On November 1, Donnie died from the injuries he sustained during the attack. His death was determined to be a homicide.
RCMP investigators continue to ask the public for information to assist in solving this crime. Donnie’s case has been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in certain cases. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth.
At approximately 7:10 p.m. on October 31st, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Needs located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man entered the store and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk, the employee was not injured.
The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a black hoodie with white lettering, dark blue/navy pants with red print on right leg, white sneakers and a white and black bandana covering his face.
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.
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 35th 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’scase 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 27th, 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.
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.
