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

At approximately 4:15 a.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the Irving located at 599 Prospect Road. A man, with what appeared to be a firearm, entered the store, demanded money and cigarettes then fled on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s or 40s, approximately 5’7” tall, with a thin build. He was wearing a red and navy-blue winter jacket with a hood, black jogging pants, black baseball hat, white sneakers and a blue medical face mask at the time of the incident.

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.

September 6, 2022, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Town RCMP has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man charged in an assault from August 2022 in Yarmouth.

Andrew Cory Hipson, 32, of South Ohio, is charged with Assault, Uttering Threats, Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance, Flight from Police (4 counts) and Operation of a Conveyance While Prohibited.

Hipson is described as 6-foot, 250 pounds with short brown hair and hazel eyes.

Police have made several attempts to locate Andrew Cory Hipson, however are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who sees Hipson is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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 #: 2022-1217809

Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit looking for dashcam video in homicide investigation

September 2, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia…The Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is looking for dashcam video in relation to a homicide investigation in East Preston.

On August 30, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. RCMP officers discovered the body of a deceased man in the vehicle. The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide.

RCMP investigators are searching for dashcam video that would have been taken by anyone travelling in the 1900 block area of Hwy. 7, beginning on the evening of August 29 and into, and including, the morning of August 30.

Anyone with dashcam footage from that morning, or with information on this incident, is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP Major Crime 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.

Police File # 22-107140 refers.

Halifax Regional police are investigating a homicide that occurred early this morning in Halifax and are releasing the victim’s name.

At approximately 12:35 a.m., police located in a man in the area of the 1600 block of Lower Water Street who had been stabbed.  The victim was transported to the hospital where he later died.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy today and has ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.  The victim has been identified as 36-year-old Patrick Wayne Stay. 

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

The investigation is in its preliminary stages and is being led by homicide investigators from the Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.  Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call police at 902-490-5020.

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

At approximately 10 a.m. police responded to a robbery in progress in the parking lot near 80 Mawiomi Place. A man with a walking stick approached a woman who was exiting her vehicle, threatened her and demanded her keys. The suspect fled the area empty-handed. The woman was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a man in his 40s to 50s, approximately 5’7″ tall with a slim build, salt and pepper hair and a beard. He was wearing a khaki-coloured hat, a dark long-sleeved shirt, blue sunglasses and a face mask.

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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UPDATE: Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit looking for dashcam video in homicide investigation

September 2, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia…The Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is looking for dashcam video in relation to a homicide investigation in East Preston.

On August 30, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. RCMP officers discovered the body of a deceased man in the vehicle. The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide.

Anyone with dashcam footage from that morning, or with information on this incident, is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP Major Crime 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 # 22-107140

August 31, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia…The Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide in East Preston.

On August 30, 2022, at approximately 6:45 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious vehicle on Hwy. 7 in East Preston. RCMP officers discovered the body of a deceased man in the vehicle. The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide.

At this time, we believe the incident was targeted in nature and there is no risk to the public.

The investigation is being led by the Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP Police Dog Services and Halifax District RCMP.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the victim or this incident is asked to contact 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 # 22-107140

Police investigate sexual assault in Bedford

Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred this weekend in Bedford.

On August 27, police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred in the area of Shore Drive and the Hatchery Lane. At approximately 2:50 p.m., a woman was out for a walk when she observed a man and woman walking toward her. The man, who was not known to her, turned around and began walking alongside her, trying to make conversation. The man then touched her in a sexual manner. The woman fled the area on foot.

The man is described as having a dark complexion, 5’8” tall, slim/muscular build, clean shaven with dark curly hair. At the time, he was wearing a beige shirt and short blue shorts.

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.

Police file number 22-105625 refers.

Pictou County District RCMP charge man with additional sexual offences

August 30, 2022, Plymouth, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP has charged a man with additional sexual offences in relation to historical incidents in Plymouth.

On June 20, 2022, Pictou County District RCMP received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred at an equestrian facility in Plymouth. As a result of this complaint, RCMP officers arrested and charged a 68-year-old Plymouth man. Link to initial release here.

Following publication of those charges, on June 22, 2022, a second victim came forward to report a sexual assault involving the same man. Over the coming weeks, a further six victims came forward to report incidents that occurred between 1976 and 2021.

As a result of continued investigation, on August 26, Pictou Country District RCMP charged Herbert Allison Best with additional charges as follows:

• Sexual Assault (7 counts);
• Sexual Interference (4 counts);
• Sexual Exploitation (4 counts);
• Indecent Assault

Best was released on additional conditions by a Justice of the Peace. These conditions include that he is not to have contact with any of the victims.

Best will appear in Pictou Provincial Court on September 2, 2022, at 9:30 a.m.

The investigation is ongoing and includes the assistance of the General Investigation Section of the Pictou County District RCMP.

The RCMP believes there may be other victims. If you are a victim, know someone who may be a victim, or have information related to this incident, please contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-485-4333. 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.

Police File #: 2022833493 refers.