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Police are investigating two robberies that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 5:20 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. officers responded to two separate robberies in the areas of the 1500 block of Brunswick Street and the 5400 block of Spring Garden Road. In both incidents two men, one who presented a knife and a firearm, approached a man who was not known to them and demanded his property. In both cases the suspects fled the area on foot empty-handed.

The suspect with the weapons is described as Indigenous, in his 30s to 40s, approximately 5’9” tall wearing a dark puffy jacket, dark pants and carrying a yellow backpack.

The second suspect is described as white, with a beard, wearing a brown winter jacket, brown pants and carrying a red bag.

Anyone with information about these incidents or video from the areas 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.

Files # 23-5045 23-5055

January 12, 2023, Five Islands, Nova Scotia…The suspicious death that occurred in Five Islands has been ruled a homicide.

On January 9, 2023, at approximately 7:05 p.m., Colchester County District RCMP and Cumberland County District RCMP responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Sand Point Hill Ln. and Wharf Rd. in Five Islands. RCMP officers discovered a deceased woman inside a home on Sand Point Hill Ln. The area was secured to preserve evidence and Wharf Rd. was closed at Hwy. 2. RCMP investigators began collecting information and evidence related to the death, which was determined to be suspicious. The death has since been ruled a homicide.

On the morning of January 10, Cumberland County District RCMP officers safely took a person of interest into custody in Springhill. The person of interest was later released.

RCMP investigators remain on scene at Sand Point Hill Ln. in Five Islands and the investigation is continuing. Local residents may have observed a Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables helicopter in the area over the last two days. The helicopter was dispatched to assist investigators in locating evidence as part of the investigation.

The investigation continues to be led by the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the Colchester County District RCMP, Cumberland County District RCMP, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, the Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources and Renewables and, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiners Office.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts continue to remain with the victim’s family.

File #: 2023-39847

January 12, 2023, Liverpool, Nova Scotia…Queens District RCMP is investigating mischief to the Tourist Bureau in Liverpool.

On January 9, 2023, Queens District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism to the Tourist Bureau in Liverpool. RCMP officers learned that someone had vandalized the Tourist Bureau with various forms of graffiti between the evening of January 8 and early morning hours of January 9.

RCMP officers have obtained a photo of a person believed to be involved in in the incident and are releasing the photo to the public in the hopes of identifying them.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the 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.

File #2023-38594

Note: Attached is a photo of the person of interest.

Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing that occurred in October 2022 in Halifax and are releasing a photo of the suspect.

At approximately 10:20 p.m. on October 1, 2022, officers were in the area of Jennings and Larch streets in relation to the unsanctioned Dalhousie Homecoming events when they were approached by a 19-year-old man who had injuries consistent with having been stabbed. The man was transported to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a man with shoulder-length brown hair, tattoos on his right arm and wearing a dark shirt with a white pattern across the back, white pants and white sneakers. Police are releasing a photo of the suspect and ask anyone with information on the suspect’s identity to come forward to police.

The incident remains under investigation by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators believe there are people who may have video from the area and are asking them or anyone with information in relation to this incident 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.

22-121620

Police are investigating an indecent act that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 12:15 p.m. on January 9, police received a report of an indecent act that had occurred on a Halifax Transit bus traveling from the area of the intersection of Duffus Street and Novalea Drive to the Mumford Terminal. It was reported that a man had exposed himself and was touching himself in a sexual manner.

The suspect is described as white man in his 30s, approximately 5’8” tall, 170 lbs. with a beard and wearing a multi-colored jacket, jeans and brown work boots.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident 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.

23-3476

Police are investigating an assault that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

At approximately 4:35 p.m. officers responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred in a parking lot at 84 Main Street. A man in a vehicle cut off another vehicle in the parking lot. After both vehicles came to a stop, the man exited his vehicle and then proceeded to assault the other driver and hit the other vehicle with what was believed to be a tire iron. The man then fled the area in his vehicle.  The victim was treated at the scene by EHS for non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 60s to 70s with a big white beard and wearing a beige jacket, beige pants and a baseball hat. The man’s vehicle is described as a gold-coloured Ford Taurus with a Nova Scotia license plate.

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.

 File #23-3601

January 9, 2022, Antigonish, Nova Scotia…Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating a rash of vehicle thefts that occurred over the weekend in the Antigonish area.

On January 7, 2023, at approximately 11:50 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a single vehicle crash on Hwy. 316 in St. Andrews. RCMP officers learned that a passerby had observed a Volkswagen Jetta on its roof in the ditch, but that no one was present in or around the vehicle. RCMP officers located stolen catalytic converters, tools, clothing, and various personal items. All items were seized and transported to the Antigonish RCMP Detachment.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on January 8, Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a Ford Focus that was off the road near the intersection of Hwy. 4 and West St. in Antigonish. RCMP officers learned that the vehicle had been stolen and officers located personal items in the vehicle. The vehicle owner was located and the vehicle was released to them.

At approximately 7:25 a.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a theft from a Honda HRV that was parked in a hospital parking lot. Stolen from the vehicle was a wallet. RCMP officers also located and seized a Kia Sorento in the hospital parking lot and determined that it had been stolen from the Lower Sackville area on January 6, 2023.

At approximately 1:25 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a black 2019 Toyota Tacoma that was stolen from a parking lot on Smith Way in Antigonish. The vehicle theft occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on January 7 and 1 p.m. on January 8. The Tacoma was bearing Nova Scotia license plate GWD286 on it at the time it was stolen.

At approximately 2:45 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a black Toyota Corolla that was stolen from a parking lot on West St. in Antigonish. The vehicle theft occurred sometime between 10 p.m. on January 7 and 2:20 p.m. on January 8. The vehicle was located on January 9 around 3:40 a.m. in Pictou County and a traffic stop was attempted. The vehicle fled but was later located abandoned on Pleasant St. in Stellarton.

At approximately 3:35 p.m., Antigonish County District RCMP responded to a report of a white Nissan Micra that was stolen from outside of an apartment building on Haley Rd. in Antigonish. The vehicle theft occurred sometime between 9 p.m. on January 7 and 3:30 p.m. on January 8. The vehicle was located abandoned on Westville Rd. in Pictou County on January 9.

The recovered vehicles were seized by RCMP officers and will be returned to their owners.

Many of these vehicles were not locked at the time they were stolen or rummaged through, some also had the keys left in them. The Nova Scotia RCMP continues to ask the public to remove their keys from their vehicles when not in use and to lock their vehicles as well.

Anyone with information about the 2019 Toyota Tacoma bearing NS license plate GDW286 (file # 2023-33977), is asked to contact the Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. 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 investigations are ongoing.

File #’s: 2023-32202, 2023-32746, 2023-33341, 2023-33977, 2023-34153, 2023-34400, 2023-36498, 2023-36599

January 9, 2023, Porters Lake, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to an armed robbery that occurred in Porters Lake.

Shortly before 5 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station located at the intersection of Hwy. 7 and Hwy. 107 Access Rd. in Porters Lake. RCMP officers learned that two men entered the convenience store, brandished a knife, and demanded money before fleeing the scene on foot with cash, lotto tickets and tobacco products. The store employee was not injured.

The first man is described as white and was wearing a brown jacket, a black tuque and winter gloves.

The second man is described as white and was wearing a black hoodie, winter gloves and had a red bandana covering his face.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the 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 #: 23-3289

Police are investigating an indecent act that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week.

At approximately 3:40 p.m. on January 4, police received a report of an incident that had occurred approximately an hour earlier where a man entered the Salvation Army store at 125 Main Street, exposed himself to the employee and then left the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white man, 20 to 30 years old, approximately 5’9” tall with a slim build and wearing baggy light blue jeans and a blue hat.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident 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.

Case #23-1520

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

At approximately 1:30 p.m. police responded to a robbery in the 600 block of Windmill Road in Dartmouth. Two suspects approached the victim, who was sitting in his vehicle; produced a firearm and demanded his property. The suspects fled in a vehicle; the victim was not physically injured.

Patrol officers located the suspect’s vehicle shortly after in the 0-100 block of Courtney Road in Dartmouth. Police cordoned the area and arrested a man and a woman inside a residence without incident. Police have since cleared the area and re-opened the roads to traffic.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division 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.

Case #23-1904​