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Police are investigating indecent acts that occurred last week in Halifax.

On October 30 at approximately 5:45 a.m., a man exited a vehicle in the 7000 block of Mumford Road, approached a woman who was not known to him and exposed himself. The woman boarded a bus and traveled to the 6000 block of Bayers Road. While she was waiting for her next bus, the man pulled up exited his vehicle and exposed himself to her again. The woman approached a citizen who was walking in the area to ask for assistance. The man left the area in his vehicle and the citizen stayed with the woman until her bus arrived.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s with a medium build and curly brown hair. The vehicle is described as a noisy dark vehicle, possibly a van.

Police are asking the citizen who assisted the woman or anyone with information in relation to this incidents 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in returning found money to its rightful owner.

On October 28, 2022 a citizen contacted police to turn in a quantity of cash that her son and friends had found in the area of the trails and the sports fields in the 1800 block of the Bedford Highway.

Police are asking the owner, or anyone who may have information about the money, 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.

To claim the money, you must be able to specify the denomination of the bills and the total amount of cash.

We commend the youths for doing the right thing and turning the money in to police.

November 1, 2022, Barneys River, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in at a volunteer fire department in Barneys River.

On October 30, at approximately 11 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a volunteer fire department in Barneys River. RCMP officers learned that approximately $35,000 worth of equipment had been stolen during the break-in and that the person(s) responsible had damaged the front door. The break-in is believed to have occurred between 11 p.m. on October 26 and 11 p.m. on October 30.

The items stolen are essential pieces of rescue equipment used to extricate victims from serious motor vehicle collisions or gain entry to buildings. The items include a set of “Jaws of Life”, Hurst cutters, Hurst electric ram, Stihl Power saw & a Milwaukee reciprocating saw. This specific equipment is needed by Firefighters in order to help people in danger and replacements are not readily available due to their specialized nature.

Anyone with information on this incident, or who knows where the items are located, is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

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

At approximately 8 p.m. police received a report that a robbery had just occurred at Bombay Spices located at 530 Portland Street. A man entered the store, produced a knife and threatened the clerk before fleeing on foot with a quantity of cash. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, 20 to 30-years-old, approximately 5’5” tall with white hair and wearing a blue hoodie and a medical mask.

The investigation is ongoing, and 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.

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

At approximately 5:15 a.m. police received a report that a man had been robbed a short time earlier while withdrawing money from the ATM at the TD Bank located at 97 Portland Street. Two men assaulted the victim, took a quantity of cash and then fled the area in a vehicle traveling down Portland Street toward the intersection with Prince Albert Road. The victim suffered non-life-threatening injuries.

The first suspect is described as a white man in his 30s, approximately 5’8” tall with a thin build and wearing sunglasses and a hoodie.

The second suspect is described as a Black man in his 40s, approximately 5’8” tall with a stocky build and wearing a hoodie.

The vehicle is described as a dark SUV.

The investigation is ongoing, and 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.

October 28, 2022, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying 5 people involved in a dangerous driving incident.

Yesterday, at approximately 7:30 p.m., Halifax District RCMP received a report of a motorcycle crash on Glendale Dr. in Lower Sackville.

RCMP officers learned that three dirt bikes and two sport motorcycles approached an EHS vehicle, which was responding to a separate incident with lights and sirens engaged, at a high rate of speed.

One of the dirt bikes was zig-zagging near the emergency vehicle, and when the driver attempted to ride onto the sidewalk, he lost control and crashed.

A photo of two motorcycles and two riders was captured before all subjects fled the scene.

October 25, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia… The RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is investigating the discharge of a 3-D printed firearm in East Preston.

On October 23, at approximately 10 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a 911 call where a woman stated she had just been shot at a property on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. The 20-year-old Cole Harbour woman was transported by EHS to hospital.

RCMP officers learned that the woman was in a garage on the property, when she heard a loud bang and suffered non-life-threatening gun shot wounds. RCMP officers secured the garage, detained four individuals present and arrested a 20-year-old Dartmouth man for Obstructing a Police Officer. All parties were later released without charges.

On October 24, police executed a search warrant at the property on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. During the search a 3-D printed firearm and ammunition were located and seized by police.

At this time, investigators believe the firearm was discharged unintentionally.

The investigation, led by the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, is ongoing and being assisted by the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

The manufacturing of 3-D printed firearms is an offence under the Criminal Code.

Anyone with information about this incident, or the manufacturing of 3-D-printed firearms, 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.

October 25, 2022, Pine Grove, Nova Scotia…Today marks 2 years since Donnie Lohnes was attacked and robbed in Pine Grove.

On October 25, 2020, 57-year-old Donald (Donnie) Derrick Lohnes was attacked near a home on Jippie Ave. in Pine Grove. Donnie later died from the injuries he sustained during the attack. His death was determined to be a homicide.

RCMP investigators continue to ask the public for information to assist in solving this crime. Donnie’s case has been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in certain cases. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

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

At approximately 6:05 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Fast Fuel located at 543 Portland Street. A man stole a quantity of cash and cigarettes and fled the area on foot. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a man, 50 to 60 years old with white facial hair and a medium build. He was wearing a black face mask, a black ball cap with a Halifax Mooseheads logo, a black track jacket with a Halifax Mooseheads logo and black pants and carrying an Adidas knapsack with white stripes on the side.

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 suspicious circumstances that occurred yesterday evening in Dartmouth.

At approximately 7:30 p.m. a youth was walking in the area of Belle Vista Drive and Spring Avenue when a vehicle stopped beside her. The man driving the vehicle spoke to her and offered her a drive. The youth left the area and reported the incident to a trusted adult who contacted police.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s with a beard. The vehicle is described as a black SUV possibly with an “A” in the plate number.

Anyone with information in relation to this 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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