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Sunday marks the third anniversary of Sheila Madore being reported missing to police and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate her murder.

Sheila was reported missing to police on October 8, 2020 and she was last seen on July 23, 2020 in the Gottingen Street area of Halifax. On March 12, 2021, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elliot Street in Dartmouth. Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division working with the Medical Examiner Service identified the remains as those of Sheila.

Anyone with information about Sheila’s murder is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Sheila’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.

GO #21-29884

October 4, 2023, Pictou, Nova Scotia… Pictou County District RCMP are warning the public about scams occurring in rural Nova Scotia, instructing victims to provide money.

Since last year, police have received numerous complaints of frauds, which are sometimes referred to as the ‘grandparent scam’ or ‘emergency scam.’ Victims are contacted in a perceived urgent situation and instructed to provide money to alleviate a bad circumstance of a loved one such as, but not limited to, being in jail or in a car accident. This scam was predominantly targeted in the Halifax Region earlier in the year and now is being seen in the rural areas of Nova Scotia.

Pictou RCMP received a report yesterday from a senior couple that they provided fraudsters $22,500 over 3 days in a similar circumstance. The victim was instructed to withdraw cash from their bank and once completed a “courier” or “bondsman” would come by their residence and retrieve the cash. In this case the “courier” was described as being tall, of African descent wearing a medical mask and business casual clothes.

Police want to highlight that authorities in Canada do not solicit release of someone for money and are reminding the public these fraudsters are very good at what they do; they’re believable.

To protect themselves against these frauds, people can:

• Slow things down, reach out to other relatives and review the situation together, and contact authorities if need be. Fraudsters create a sense of urgency.
• Never offer information to the caller (e.g., if you believe it might be a family member calling, don’t say the person’s name before they identify themselves).
• Ask the caller personal questions that only the real person would know.
• Attempt to contact the family member in question.
• Refuse to send e-transfer money, gift cards, credit card numbers, crypto currency, such as Bitcoin, or anything else of value in ‘urgent situations.’
• Be careful to not drop their guard because the number on their caller ID looks familiar or legitimate. Scammers can spoof telephone numbers and make it appear they’re calling from a trusted source.
• Contact the authority represented through a legitimate contact source, not the one provided by the contactor (e.g., the phone number listed on an official website or phonebook).
• Stop communicating with the caller if they have a feeling something is not right. If in doubt, people should hang up or delete and do not continue communication.

Sgt. Andrew Joyce of Pictou County District RCMP urges everyone to speak to their parents and grandparents as well as neighbours about this particular scam.

Anyone who thinks they could be a victim, knows someone who could be a victim, or has information about these scams, is encouraged to contact Halifax Police at 902-490-5020, your local RCMP and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or online at https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm.

On October 2, 2023, Truro Police Service responded to a complaint of a stolen vehicle at the Superstore, situated at 46 Elm Street, Truro, Nova Scotia.

The complainant observed their vehicle leaving the parking lot as they were exiting the Superstore. 

The stolen vehicle is a 2012 Mazda 3, grey in color, bearing Nova Scotia license plate: GFE 128.  The front bumper of the vehicle is a darker shade of grey, as it was just replaced. 

The stolen vehicle is similar in appearance as picture below.  (Front bumper is new and a darker shade than the rest of the vehicle).

Police file  2023 1465492 refers

Anyone with any information about this theft is asked to call Truro Police Service at 1 902 895 5351. Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be submitted on-line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app or via phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).

October 5, 2023, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia…The search for Derek Kruger, who was reported missing from Port Hawkesbury is continuing.

On October 3, 2023, Derek Kruger, 78, was reported missing from Port Hawkesbury. Kruger was last seen at a gas station in Antigonish on September 29.

On October 4, at approximately 6:10 a.m., Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of an abandoned vehicle on a logging road in Greenfield, Colchester County. RCMP officers learned that the vehicle, a red Mazda Miata, belonged to Kruger and was first observed in the area on September 30 by a member of the public. The member of the public reported the abandoned vehicle after seeing the RCMP media release concerning Kruger being missing.

Ground search and rescue teams were activated and a search of the area in Greenfield was started. The search was suspended at 10 p.m. yesterday evening and resumed this morning. 

Derek Kruger is described as 5-foot-4, with brown hair, wearing glasses and a hearing aid.

When someone goes missing, it has deep and far-reaching impacts for the person and those that know them. We ask that people spread the word through social media respectfully.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Kruger is asked to contact Inverness County District RCMP at 902-625-2220. 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: 2023-1472245

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an incident of assault where hate is believed to be a motivating factor.

Yesterday police received a report of an assault that occurred on a Halifax Transit bus (route 90) earlier that day. At approximately 10:40 a.m. a man boarded the bus in the area of 150 Bedford Highway and began to say racial slurs towards two women who were also on the bus. The man then threatened and assaulted one of the women. The man exited the bus in downtown Halifax and left the area on foot.

The man is described as white, approximately 5’ tall and bald. The man was wearing a t-shirt, jeans, a jacket, black framed glasses and had a cane.

Investigators, along with members of the Hate Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, are asking anyone with information or video from this incident 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.

We recognize that incidents of this nature can be very harmful to our community. We take incidents that are believed to be motivated by hate towards an identifiable group very seriously. If someone finds themselves exposed to behavior that is offensive, threatening or intimidating, we encourage them to report it to police to investigate so we can determine if criminal offences have occurred. Even if the investigation does not find criminal wrongdoing in that specific incident, it is important to have it on record.

More information on hate crime and hate incidents is available on our website.

23-118461

Date:	2023-09-28	File #:
Subject:	Stolen- White 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 Powerwagon Crew Cab
Contact:	Cpl. Paul Woodfine Port Hawkesbury R.C.M.P. paul.woodfine@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Person:	Unknown-Possibly Nathaniel Geoffrey SLATER 1988/08/21

A male and female attended to Midway Motors Dodge Dealership in Port Hastings and asked to test drive a 2023 White Dodge Ram 2500 Powerwagon. Both arrived in a U Haul Cube Van prior to test driving the new truck.

The male drove the truck and headed south bound Hwy. 104 and the female in the U Haul turned north on Hwy. 104.

Dealer Plate: D10201

Complainant stated this truck should be the only one like it in the province given its color and options.

Police file: 20231444351 refers

Anyone with information about this theft can call Port Hawkesbury RCMP at 902-625-2220. Anonymous tips can be left at www.cimestopper.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS)

On September 6th, 2023, Cumberland RCMP received a complaint concerning a stolen tractor in Harrison Settlement, Cumberland County. The tractor was described as being a Orange 2020 Kioti, enclosed cab, with a front loader, no plate and was reported to have been stolen between September 5th and September 6th.

See attached photo of actual tractor stolen.

Vehicle Description;

• Orange Kioti enclosed cab
• Front loader / bucket
• Hybrid tires
• Model NX50108C

Anyone with any information regarding this theft can call Parrsboro RCMP Detachment at 902-254-2424. Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be left at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 app.

Police file: 2023-1330105 refers.

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred this evening in Halifax.At approximately 10:41 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing at an apartment building on Primrose Street, in Dartmouth. Investigators located a 61-year-old man who had been stabbed. The man was transported to hospital with what are believed to be 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.Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact 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 third anniversary of the disappearance of Ryan James Jessop and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Ryan has not been in contact with family members since September 2020. This is out of character for him, and his family and police are concerned for his wellbeing.

Investigators have determined that Ryan was last seen in the area of Dartmouth Crossing on the evening of September 27, 2020.

Ryan is described as white, 5’ 10”, 175 lbs. with dark brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue track suit and a black puffy Guess vest.

Police are asking anyone with information in relation to his disappearance to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Ryan’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.

GO #20-121626

September 26, 2023, the Springhill RCMP received a complaint concerning a stolen utility trailer from Springhill, Cumberland County. The trailer was reported to have been stolen sometime overnight between September 25 and September 26, 2023. Please contact the Springhill RCMP Detachment if located.

Trailer Description;

• Black 1998 Road Clipper
• Nova Scotia license plate T493839
• Single axle
• Two separate metal ramps, each approximately 4 ½ feet long
• 16 foot trailer (2 foot extension added to back and 1 foot extension added to front)
• Tail light on left side is missing the lens
• White rims

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Springhill RCMP Detachment at 902-597-3779. Anonymous tips can be left at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 app or on line at wwww.crimesoppers.ns.ca

Police file 2023-1433216 refers.