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RCMP appealing for information to advance investigation into suspicious disappearance of Jessie Morrissey

July 13, 2022, Springhill, Nova Scotia… On February 14, 2022, Jessie Morrissey was reported missing. He was last seen near snowmobile Trail 104 in Leamington on February 13 at 9:30 p.m. Morrissey has not been seen or heard from since.

Cumberland County District RCMP believes people have information that may lead to finding out more about the circumstances of Morrissey’s disappearance.

“We have collected some valuable information and evidence but there are still many gaps. We’re convinced there are people who have information critical to closing those gaps and advancing the investigation,” says S/Sgt. Craig Learning, Cumberland County District RCMP Commander. “Our plea is for individuals who may have new information or who know something more than what they have already told us to come forward.”

Cumberland County District RCMP has so far led multiple days of ground and air searches with assistance from local Ground Search and Rescue Teams, RCMP Police Dog Services and Air Services; interviewed more than 40 people with assistance from the RCMP’s Interview Assistance Team and Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit; and executed Record Access Orders and Search Warrants to collect evidence.

Each time information or a tip is received, investigators follow up to find out more about the circumstances of Morrissey’s disappearance.

If you have information about this investigation, please contact the investigative team at 902-667-3859. 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 #: 2022-193075 refers.

Police are investigating three robberies that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 2:35 p.m. officers responded to a robbery in the area of Percy and Andrew streets. Two men approached another man who was not known to them and demanded his money and property. The suspects fled the area on foot with an amount of cash. The victim was not physically injured.

The first suspect is described as 5”6” tall, in his twenties with straight black hair and wearing a dark-coloured shirt and shorts. The second suspect is described as 5’6” tall, in his twenties, approximately 150 lbs. with straight brown hair and tattoos on his face and both arms.

At approximately 4:30 p.m. officers responded to a robbery on a walking path in the area of the Mainland Commons near Gristmill Court. A man with a knife approached another man who was not known to him and demanded his money and property. The victim fled the area and the suspect did not get his property. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties or thirties, approximately 5’9” tall with short blonde/brown hair.

At approximately 11:25 p.m. officers responded to a robbery in the area of the Halifax Transit Terminal on Mumford Road. A man approached another man who was not known to him, assaulted him and attempted to take his property. The suspect fled the area on foot empty-handed. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of his injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties or thirties, approximately 5’6” tall and wearing a black hooded sweater and pants.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incidents or video from the areas 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 files 22-84010 /22-84078 /22-84233 refer.

Police investigate indecent acts

Police are investigating a number of indecent acts that occurred over the last two months in Halifax.

On June 28 police received a report that at approximately 1:30 a.m., and again at 2:30 a.m., a man had committed indecent acts while on the waterfront in the area of the 1700 block of Lower Water Street. Both times, the man fled the area on foot. It was reported that the same man had committed indecent acts on a number of occasions over the last two months.

The man is described as white and in his forties with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue shirt and black pants and was carrying a black backpack.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to these incidents 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 22-77759 refers.

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth this weekend.

On July 9 at approximately 2:45 p.m. police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at Mic Mac Mall at 21 Micmac Boulevard. Mall security received reports that a man appeared to be taking photos of women without their knowledge and attempting to touch them in a sexual manner. The man fled the mall when he was approached by security officers and left the area in a vehicle.

The man is described as white, in his twenties, approximately 5’8” tall with a thin build and dark hair in a ponytail. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black shirt with text on the front, black pants and a green baseball cap. The man was driving a newer model red Hyundai Elantra hatchback with no license plate.

Investigators are asking the people who reported the matter to mall security, anyone who was approached by the man or anyone with information in relation to 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 or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police file number 22-83102 refers

Police in Halifax are investigating a robbery that occurred on July 1, 2022 at the Spring Garden Rd Shoppers Drug Mart, 5524 Spring Garden Rd.  a large quantity of perfume was taken.  Suspect threatened to mace the employees on his way out when they attempted to stop him.   

Attached are photos of the suspect. If anyone has any information about this crime they can call police at 902 490 5020 or they can report anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or a tip can be left on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or you can use the P3 app.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 8:20 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience store located at 6130 Chebucto Road. A man entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded money. He then fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets.

The suspect is described as 6’ tall, wearing a light grey cloth face covering, carrying two black backpacks and dressed in all black clothing.

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.

File # 22-81550

0n Wednesday July 6, 2022, at 8:30 pm, Halifax Regional Police received a report of gun shots in the 5000 block of Cunard Street. Officers responded to the area and located a male victim w/ gunshot wounds. Crime scene also located. Emergency Health Services transported male to QE2 Hospital w/ serious injuries. No suspects in custody at this time.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and Forensic Identification Service are investigating the shooting and are asking anyone with information about 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.