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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday morning.

At approximately 6:40 a.m. police responded to a robbery in the area of the pedestrian walkway on the Macdonald Bridge. Three youths approached a woman, demanded her property then fled the area on foot empty-handed. The woman was not physically injured.

The first suspect is described as a white male, in his mid to late teens, very small in stature, dressed in a black jacket and black pants. The second suspect is described as a female in her mid to late teens, approximately 5’8″ tall, with dark hair and wearing a black jacket, grey hooded sweatshirt underneath and dark pants. The third suspect is described as a white male in his mid to late teens, wearing a blue jacket and dark pants.

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 #23-1280

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Circle K convenience store at 2499 Robie Street. A man came into the store, demanded money and then fled the area on foot with an amount of cash.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 6’ tall with a medium build and wearing a grey jacket and black pants.

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.

Case #23-1234

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week.

On January 1 at approximately 9:30 p.m., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the 0-100 block of Portland Street in Dartmouth. A man approached a woman who was at a bank machine, assaulted her and took her property. He then fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man in his thirties, approximately 5’10” tall with a thin build and wearing a black three-quarter length felt coat, a gray hooded sweater and a gray toque.

The investigation is ongoing by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area is asked 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.

Case #2023-331

Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 2 a.m. police and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded to a fire at the exterior of a building in the 3300 block of Desmond Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the fire and there were no reported injuries.

Investigators believe the fire was deliberately set and 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 #23-1225

December 30, 2022, Plymouth, Nova Scotia… This Sunday, January 1, will mark two years since Zachery Lefave disappeared.

On January 1, 2021, at approximately 12:15 a.m., 21-year-old Zachery Lefave of Hebron was last seen walking on Hwy. 334 in Plymouth. At the time, he was talking on the phone.

Zachery is described as white, 5-foot-9 and 175 pounds, with brown facial hair, brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a hat, plaid shirt and boxer shorts.

Over the last two years, investigators have followed up on numerous tips, and more information continues to come in. At this time, the investigative team is asking specifically for information from anyone who may have picked up a man after 12 a.m. on January 1, 2021 near Hattie Lane and Hwy 334.

Please contact the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at (902) 365-3120 or to remain anonymous, contact 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 multi-unit investigative team has included members of Yarmouth Rural RCMP, Yarmouth Town RCMP, Yarmouth RCMP General Investigation Section, Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, Meteghan RCMP, Shelburne RCMP, Lunenburg District RCMP and Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit.

File# 2021-473

December 29, 2022, Lawrencetown, Nova Scotia… On December 24, Annapolis District RCMP received a report of vandalism at a business on Main Street in Lawrencetown.

RCMP officers learned that a Pride flag located on the front of the business was torn up during the previous night and that the property has been the target of similar acts of vandalism over the past month. 

At this time, the offences are being investigated as mischief; however, our investigators are mindful that these incidents may amount to hate crime. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the 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 #: 2022-1838117

Jordan White

Police are on scene of a shooting in Dartmouth that occurred earlier this afternoon.

At approximately 1:45 p.m. officers responded to a report of an injured man in the area of Cutler Avenue near Jim Connors Avenue. Officers located a man who had a been shot. The man had been driving in the area and was shot by suspect(s) driving another vehicle. The man has been taken to hospital for treatment of what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The investigation is in the early stages, however, at this time investigators believe the incident was not a random act.

Police are asking anyone with information about 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. 

Today marks the first anniversary of the murder of Lee’Marion Shancez Cain and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 21, 2021, at approximately 4 p.m., officers responded to a shooting involving two vehicles that had occurred near the intersection of Windmill Road and Wadell Avenue in Dartmouth. Shots were fired from the suspects at another vehicle hitting a 26-year-old man and Lee’Marion. They were transported to hospital where Lee’Marion died as a result of his injuries and the man was treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

Video footage has been a key part of the investigation and has provided that at least two suspects were involved in the homicide and helped investigators identify and locate the vehicle believed to be used by the suspects. The suspects are described as Black men in their 20s-30s who were driving a burgundy Chevrolet Traverse, with tinted windows.

Investigators know there are people who have information that could help solve Lee’Marion’s case. This is a tragic death that deeply affected many in our community. Our investigators believe that even the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

We are asking anyone with information about Lee’Marion’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Lee’Marion’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 the 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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December 21, 2022, Garden of Eden, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in that occurred at the Blair Presbyterian Church in Garden of Eden.

On November 25, 2022, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break in at the Blair Presbyterian Church on Garden of Eden Church Loop in Garden of Eden. RCMP officers learned that between November 13 and 25, the church was broken into and a silver communion chalice and two silver communion pitchers were stolen. These items are of historical value to the church and may have the name of the church engraved on them.

Anyone with information on this incident or, who knows where the stolen items can be located, is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141.  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 # 2022-1700439