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Today marks the fifth anniversary of the murder of Lori Katherine Jollimore and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 1:09 p.m. on April 27, 2017, police responded to a sudden death at a residence on Farquharson Street in Dartmouth. Officers located Lori deceased inside the residence. The Medical Examiner conducted an autopsy and ruled her death a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Lori’s murder. We are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Lori’s murder.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Lori’s murder to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Lori’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 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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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

At approximately 8:10 a.m. a man in a vehicle followed a 13-year-old youth who was walking to school in the area of Lucien Drive, Whynette Place and Spar Crescent. At one point, the driver of the vehicle stopped and asked the youth if they wanted a drive. The youth did the right thing and ran away and told a trusted adult who reported the incident to police today.

The man is described as white, in his fifties, with a thin build, grey hair and a full beard. The vehicle is described as a red Dodge Caravan.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident or video of 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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Police are investigating two robberies involving the same suspect that occurred in Dartmouth last weekend.

On April 23 at approximately 12:25 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience Store located at 100 Highfield Park Drive. A man entered the store and took cigarettes and cash. The suspect assaulted an employee who confronted him and then fled the store with the cigarettes.

At approximately 6 a.m. the suspect returned to the store and attempted to steal cigarettes. The suspect assaulted and threatened an employee who confronted him and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’7” tall with reddish brown hair and facial hair. At the time of the incidents, he was wearing black jogging pants, a black winter jacket, a dark gray hooded sweater and black shoes.

Police are asking anyone with information in relation to the suspect’s identity or the incidents to call police at 902-490-5016.  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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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

At approximately 5:10 p.m. police responded to a robbery in-progress at the Dollarama store located at 118 Wyse Road. Two male youths entered the store and one of the youths stole merchandise. They were approached by a security officer and the youth who had stolen merchandise produced a knife and threatened the security officer. Both youths then fled the area on foot.

The suspect with the knife is described as white, in his late teens, approximately 5’9” tall and 150 lbs. At the time the suspect was wearing a grey hooded sweater and a black toque.

The second suspect is described as white, in his late teens, approximately 5’8” tall and 140 lbs. At the time the suspect was wearing a gray shirt and blue jeans.

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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New Glasgow Regional Police is asking the public’s assistance to identify a man in who was threatening persons with a knife. 

On Wednesday April 20, 2022, at approximately 2:05 p.m., police responded to a report of an unknown male threatening persons with a knife on the Samson Trail near Terrace Street, New Glasgow.

The man is described as a male mid 20s to early 30s in age, wearing a darker/grey hoodie and red undershirt, beige pants, short dark hair.

No injuries were reported and the investigation is ongoing as the suspect was not located.

Anyone with information or has witnessed this incident is asked to contact New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. 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 are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

At approximately 2:35 p.m. police received a report of a man who appeared to grab a woman and force her into a vehicle in a parking lot near 230 Brownlow Avenue in Dartmouth. The vehicle then left the area.

The man is described as white, in his twenties with a slim build, red hair and beard and dark rimmed glasses.

The woman is described as white, in her twenties with long brown hair in a ponytail. She was wearing dark pants or leggings at the time of the incident.

The vehicle is described as a black older model Volkswagon Jetta or Passat with steel rims.

Officers are asking the man or the woman, or anyone with information in relation to the incident to contact police at 902-490-5016.  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.

Overnight, officers from the Patrol Division of the Halifax Regional Police responded to and are currently investigating one Break and Enter and another attempt Break and Enter.

At 11:55 p.m. on April 20, 2022, officers were notified of a suspect attempting to break into the Nova Scotia Liquor Commission located at 2550 Agricola Street in Halifax.

Offsite security report watching a male that could only be described as dressed in dark clothing, use a concrete block to throw at the front glass repeatedly in an attempt to break into the store. The glass panels were not defeated and entry into the store was not gained. The suspect was reported as leaving the area as police were being dispatched. Officers onscene have collected evidence and the investigation is ongoing. No suspects have been located at the time of this report.

At 1:40 a.m. on April 21, 2022, officers responded to an intrusion alarm at YKN Sunglasses at 1551 South Park Street in Halifax. Upon arrival, the front stores glass was smashed and entry gained by a suspect. The investigation is ongoing and it has not been determined what if any product has been stolen. Police are actively conducting an investigation and processing the scene.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to the remains 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 via the P3 Tips App.

At 6:41 A.M. Halifax Regional Police patrol members responded to the YKN Sunglasses store at 1551 South Park Street in Halifax.

Multiple reports from the alarm company as well as third party witnesses report a suspect using a rock to smash the front entry glass and gain entry into the building.

Once inside, an undisclosed amount of eyewear was stolen and the suspect flees the area.

The suspect is reported as being dressed in all dark clothing with no further description available. The investigation into the matter is ongoing and as of now, there are no suspects in custody.

Police are asking anyone with information about relating to this matter to call police at 902-490-5016.  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.

Death Ruled a Homicide, Victim Identified.

The shooting death that occurred on April 16, 2022 in the 2400 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax has been ruled a homicide.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy yesterday and has ruled the manner of death to be a homicide. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Simon Joseph Morrison from Halifax. Our thoughts are with Simon’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Police do not believe this was a random incident.

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

Police responded to Atlantic Photo for a commercial burgler alarm at 6111 Pepperell Street in Halifax. Other calls were also placed from witness accounts of a Break and Enter in progress.
As Police arrived, the suspect fled. Members of the Patrol Division assisted with K-9 searched the area locating evidence, but were unable to locate the suspect so far.
An undetermined quantity of photo lenses were stolen. The only suspect description that could be obtained was a male wearing dark clothing and wearing blue gloves.
It should be noted that this is the second such Break and Enter in recent times, with the first happening on March 27, 2022 (22-35718) when photo equipment was stolen as well. It has not been determined if the two crimes are linked to the same suspect.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.