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Today marks the 14^th anniversary of the murder of Tanya Jean Brooks and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Tanya was found deceased beside the former St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on Maitland Street in Halifax on May 11, 2009, at approximately 2:20 p.m. Investigators were able to trace her movements until approximately 9 p.m. on May 10 and they urge anyone who witnessed anything in the area of the school around that time to contact police.

Investigators believe Tanya knew her assailant(s) and that there are people who have information that could help solve her murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward 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.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Tanya’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Tanya’s family will be hosting a memorial walk in her honor on Wednesday, May 10 at 1 p.m. from police headquarters at 1975 Gottingen Street to 2277 Maitland Street.

Tanya’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.

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Police are investigating a break and enter that occurred in Halifax earlier this week.

On May 2 at approximately 1:45 a.m. two men attempted to gain entry to Herring Cove Market at 565 Herring Cove Road causing damage to the store. The two suspects left the area on foot.

The first suspect is described as a Black man, approximately 6’ to 6’3” tall, with a slim build wearing a flat brim red hat, a dark hooded sweatshirt, dark coloured pants, white shoes and a face mask.

The second suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’7 to 5’10” tall with a slim build, wearing a brown hood, dark hooded sweatshirt, dark pants, dark shoes and a gray face mask.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects 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.

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Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax earlier this week.

On May 1 police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred earlier in the day in the area of the Mainland Common baseball field adjacent to the Halifax Transit Lacewood Terminal. At approximately 1 p.m. a man approached a woman who was not known to him at the transit terminal, luring the victim to an area of the baseball field and sexually assaulted her.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 30s, approximately 5’9” tall, thin build with brown hair and facial hair. He was wearing a dark-coloured winter jacket and sweatpants.

We are not releasing any further details out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and

well-being.

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.

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May 2, 2023, Hatchet Lake, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is seeking information in relation to an armed robbery that occurred in Hatchet Lake.

Shortly after 6 p.m. last evening, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a pharmacy on Prospect Rd. Officers learned that a man entered the pharmacy, obtained a safe injection kit, then brandished a handgun and demanded narcotics before fleeing the scene on foot. The pharmacy’s employees were not physically injured.

The suspect is described as white and 5-foot-10. He was dressed in black with grey shoes and had a bandana over his face.

It’s estimated the man obtained more than 2,100 narcotic tablets of various strengths.

The investigation is ongoing and being led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police 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 #: 23-51630

Halifax Regional Police are investigating after a building was shot at in Dartmouth early yesterday morning.

On April 30 at approximately 10 a.m. police received a report that employees at Carson Exports came in to work to find bullet holes in the building located at 550 Windmill Road. Through the course of the investigation, it was determined that at approximately 5:10 a.m. a man approached the building and shot at it before fleeing the area in a vehicle. No one was in the building at the time of the incident.

The suspect is described as approximately 6’ tall with a medium build and wearing dark pants, a brown jacket, a face mask and gloves. The vehicle is described as a dark-coloured four-door sedan.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) 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.

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April 28, 2023, Meteghan, Nova Scotia…Meteghan RCMP is seeking assistance from the public to advance a stolen vehicle investigation.

On April 25, 2023, at approximately 5:30 p.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of a vehicle having been stolen from a property on Hwy. 1 in St. Bernard. RCMP officers learned that a Kia Sorento had been stolen by a man and that the vehicle owner had confronted the man during the theft. During the confrontation, the vehicle owner had managed to open the door of the vehicle and was thrown when the man put the vehicle in drive and sped away. The owner suffered minor injuries that did not require treatment.

At approximately 8:10 p.m., Digby RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Flat Iron Rd. in Conway. When RCMP officers arrived on scene, they noted that the vehicle was the Kia Sorento that had been stolen in St. Bernard. There was no one in the vehicle and with assistance from RCMP Police Dog Services, a search of the area was conducted, however no one was located. The vehicle was seized for processing by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

The man involved in this incident is described as white, approximately 5-foot-9 and of medium build. He was last seen wearing a pair of jeans, a light-coloured baseball hat and zip-up sweater. Prior to the theft, the man was seen walking on Hwy. 1 in St. Bernard with his zip-up sweater open, exposing his abdomen.

Meteghan RCMP officers are asking that anyone with information, or anyone who lives in the St. Bernard area that has video surveillance setup up on their property, to contact them at 902-645-2326. 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.

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April 30, 2023, Five Islands, Nova Scotia… Colchester County DistrictRCMP is investigating after a green laser was pointed towards an aircraft flying over the Five Islands area.

This morning, at approximately 1:30 a.m., a small two seater plane was flying at 6,500 feet and travelling near the Five Islands Provincial Park when the pilot observed a green laser appear near the flight deck. The pilot reported the incident to air traffic controllers.

Investigators have since learned that the light source appeared to be tracking the aircraft for a duration of 30 to 40 seconds.

The RCMP is reminding the public that pointing a laser at an aircraft is a criminal offence. Under the Aeronautics Act, any person convicted of intentionally interfering with an aircraft, by using a laser, could face up to $ 100,000 in fines and/or up to five years in prison.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Colchester County DistrictRCMP at 902-896-5000. 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.

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At approximately 7:10 p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of Gebhardt Street in Halifax.  Officers attended the scene and located a residence that had been shot at.  There were no injuries as a result of this shooting.  Suspect information is as follows: light complected male approximately 30 to 40 years old, dressed in black hoodie, black pants, 5′ 10″ tall with an average build.

There was a heavy police presence in the area around the time of the shooting.  All police have left the scene but are continuing to investigate the incident.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

April 18, 2023, Newport Station, Nova Scotia…West Hants District RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying a person and a vehicle after a suspicious incident in Newport Station this morning.

At approximately 9:40 a.m. this morning, West Hants District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious incident on Hwy. 1 in Newport Station. RCMP officers learned that a woman driving a van approached a group of children walking on Hwy. 1. The woman stopped and asked the children if they wanted to get in her van to get out of the storm. The children continued walking and the woman then drove away.

The woman is described as being in her forties, wearing glasses and a ponytail. The van is described as a newer model van, grey/black in colour, with stickers in the back window. No license plate was obtained during the incident.

It was raining heavily in the area at the time due to a thunderstorm and RCMP officers are trying to identify the woman and her vehicle, so that they can speak with her.

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Hants District RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 2:55 a.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing in the parking lot of the Best Western located at 15 Spectacle Lake Drive in Dartmouth.  Investigators located a 43-year-old man who had been stabbed. The man was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

Police remain on scene in the area.  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