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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery and a theft that occurred over the weekend in Halifax.

On April 8 at approximately 1:20 a.m., police received a report that a group of five men, who were not known to the residents, entered a home in the 1600 block of Edward Street where a private party was being hosted. After the group had left, the residents noted that a number of items, including a bank card and identity cards, were missing. The suspects are described as four Black men and a white man who was wearing a black ski mask

On April 8 at approximately 10 a.m., police received a report of a robbery that had occurred the previous night. On April 7 at approximately 11: 30 p.m. a group of men, who were not known to the residents, entered a home in the 6200 block of Shirley Street where a private party was just ending. After staying a few minutes, the group left the home with a number of bottles of alcohol. One of the men assaulted a resident who confronted him about the theft and a member of the group who had been waiting outside displayed what was believed to be a firearm. The group then left the area on foot. The residents later discovered that a cell phone was missing from the home. The suspects who entered the home were described as Black men, in their earlier 20s or younger. The man who displayed the firearm is described as a white man wearing a black ski mask.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier tonight in Dartmouth.

Shortly after 8 p.m. police responded to a robbery in progress at the Esso gas station located at 174 Ochterloney Street. A man entered the store, threatened staff and demanded money. The suspect was last seen fleeing the area on foot on Prince Albert Road towards Portland Street. 

The suspect is described as a white man in his thirties, 6′ tall, 180 lbs; he was last seen wearing a grey jacket with a yellow shirt underneath, black jogging pants, a black toque and white sneakers.

Anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 11 p.m. police and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded to a fire at the Horticultural Hall inside the Public Gardens at 5771 Spring Garden Rd. Firefighters extinguished the fire and there were no reported injuries.

Police are asking anyone with information on the incident of video of the area to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 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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April 6, 2023, Meteghan, Nova Scotia… At approximately 2:30 a.m. on April 5, Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of a shooting that occurred in a home on Peter Dugas Rd. in Meteghan.

Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers learned that a 38-year-old Eskasoni man had suffered a gunshot wound to his leg after an altercation with a 29-year-old Dartmouth man. The victim was transported to hospital by ambulance with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.

Before officers arrived, Mitchel Mannette fled the residence in a red Honda Civic, bearing Nova Scotia license plate HBT251. Meteghan RCMP has obtained a province-wide arrest warrant for Mannette; he’s charged with:

• Discharge a Firearm with Intent;
• Reckless Discharge of a Firearm;
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon with Ammunition;
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm;
• Possession of a Firearm Knowing its Possession is Unauthorized;
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm in a Motor Vehicle;
• Failure to Comply with a Conditions of a Release Order (3 counts);

Mannette and the victim are known to each other. Investigators believe that the victim was targeted and this was not a random incident.

Mannette is described as 6 feet tall, approximately 160 pounds. He has brown hair and hazel eyes. Investigators believe Mannette may be armed.

Anyone who sees Mitchel Mannette is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts, or on the shooting itself, is asked to contact Meteghan RCMP 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.

The investigation remains ongoing and further charges are anticipated.

File #: 2023-442864

Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a weapons incident that occurred in Halifax last month.

On March 7 police responded to report of a man with what was believed to be a firearm at the Sobeys store on Mumford Road. A man threatened a person who was not known to him, showed him what was believed to be a firearm and then left the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 50s, approximately 5’8”, 160 lbs. with gray hair and a gray beard. At the time of the incident the man was wearing a gray and white baseball hat, a black and white jacket and black pants.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Police are investigating the theft of a boat that occurred earlier this month in Dartmouth.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. on March 11, a boat was stolen from a business on Estates Road. A white Dodge Ram truck was attached to the boat trailer and drove away with the boat and trailer.

The boat is an 18-foot 2023 Armada Eco LX pontoon boat. At the time, the boat was wrapped in white plastic and was on an Excalibur pontoon boat trailer.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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.

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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred Saturday night in Dartmouth.

On March 25 at approximately 11:40 p.m. officers received a call that a robbery had occurred in the area of Lakefront Road and Portland Street.

A man and a woman approached a man who was not known to them, assaulted him and stole his property. The victim was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Both suspects are described as white and in their mid-20’s. The woman is described as approximately 5’8” and the man is described as approximately 6’ tall.

Anyone with information about the incident 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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March 28 2023, Liverpool, Nova Scotia… Queens District RCMP is investigating vandalism to a wigwam on school property on Old Port Mouton Rd. in Liverpool.

On March 27, 2023, Queens District RCMP responded to the report of vandalism to a wigwam on school property on Old Port Mouton Rd. RCMP officers learned that someone removed the bark from the structure between March 24 and 27. Based on the initial investigation, the incident is being treated as hate-motivated and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721. 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.

March 28 2023, Bridgetown, Nova Scotia… Annapolis District RCMP is investigating after a business was broken into on Church St. in Bridgetown.

At approximately 8:27 a.m. on March 23, RCMP responded to a complaint of a break-in at a business on Church St. in Bridgetown. Police learned that two men had broken into the business at approximately 2:30 a.m. on March 23. Stolen in the break-in were 3 long firearms and a significant amount of cash in mostly $100 denominations.

Anyone with information on this incident or if you notice someone spending a large amount of $100.00 bills, is asked to contact Annapolis District RCMP at 902-665-4481. 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 #: 2023-379998

March 28, 2023, Clyde River, Nova Scotia…Barrington RCMP Detachment is asking for the public’s help to solve a suspicious fire to a residence on Browns Pit Rd. in Clyde River.

Monday afternoon, at approximately 3:34 p.m., emergency services were contacted stating a residence was on fire. The fire caused extensive damage to the residence.

Investigators have determined the fire to be suspicious and are working with the Nova Scotia Office of the Fire Marshal. There were no injuries.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Barrington RCMP at 902-637-2325. 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 # 2023-400443