Category: Crime Of The Week

April 13, 2018, Brooklyn, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia . . . Annapolis District RCMP is investigating a theft from a car dealership on Brooklyn Rd. in Annapolis Co. In the early morning hours of February 27, a number of truck tires and rims, as well as a car trailer were stolen. The RCMP is asking for the public to assist by providing information about the location of the stolen items and the person(s) responsible for the theft. Together, the truck, rims, and trailer are valued at approximately $16,000.

Investigators are asking the public to assist with the investigation. Anyone who may information about this theft is asked to contact Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000 or 1-800-803-RCMP(7267). Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance to identify the man captured in video and photos in relation to the stabbings that occurred at The Toothy Moose on March 18.2018.

Police responded to The Toothy Moose, 1661 Argyle Street, at 1 a.m. for a report of a man who had been stabbed inside the establishment. A 38-year-old man was transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries and a 27-year-old man also suffered a minor stab wound during the incident. Later in the investigation police learned that a third man had also suffered stab wounds during the incident.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are seeking identification of the man captured in the video and photos.

If you can identify the man in the photos and video please 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.

April 9, 2018, Brierly Brook, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia . . . On April 7, Antigonish District RCMP responded to a call indicating someone had found Automated Teller Machines – three in total – on their property. The machines had been left there between Friday April 6 at 4 p.m. and Saturday April 7 at 5 p.m. The ATMs were found down an embankment on a remote property. Police had to request a tow truck to retrieve the machines and bring them to the detachment to have them examined by Forensic Identification Technicians.

Investigators are asking the public to assist with the investigation. Anyone who may have seen these machines being transported to the location where they were found on School Rd. is asked to contact Antigonish District RCMP at 902-863-6500 or 1-800-803-RCMP(7267). Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

April 9, 2018, North Preston, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint at 2:42 a.m. on Sunday morning, after receiving a 911 call of a home being shot at.

Five people, including a young child, were not injured after someone fired a single gunshot at the window of a home on Cain St. in North Preston. As a result, the window and interior of the home was damaged.

The investigation is ongoing, being led by the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Unit.

If you have any information regarding this incident you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP or Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

April 9, 2018, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is investigating recent break and enters in to vacant properties.

On April 6, RCMP received a complaint of an attempted break and enter in to a cottage on the Moose River Rd. in Long Lake. Although suspect(s) did not gain access, damage was caused to a gate and a window at the property. The incident occurred between the evening of April 4 and early morning of April 6.

RCMP in Sheet Harbour received a complaint on April 6 of a home on the Church Point Rd. in Sheet Harbour, having been targeted by thieves. Sometime between April 2 and 11 a.m. on April 6, suspect(s) entered the unoccupied home. Although nothing appeared to have been taken, the entire home was ransacked.

On April 6, Sheet Harbour RCMP responded to a theft of a red 2004 Honda ATV from a vacant home on Highway 7 in Watt Section. It appears the theft occurred sometime between March 1 and April 6.

RCMP responded to a complaint on April 6 of a break and enter in to a garage on Tenshire Crt. In Middle Sackville. Sometime between midnite and 9 a.m., suspect(s) entered the garage and stole power tools and goalie hockey equipment. The power tools consisted of a Dewalt Impact gun, Dewalt Circular saw and an air compressor.

RCMP received a complaint on April 7 of a break and enter in to a cottage on Nadine Dr. in Porters Lake. It is unknown what was taken during the break.

On April 8, RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in to a garage at a residence on the Lindsay Lake Rd. in Lindsay Lake. The theft is thought to have occurred earlier in the day and suspect(s) stole a tool chest containing tools.

If you have any information regarding these incidents you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

April 9, 2018, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP were kept busy on Saturday responding to complaints involving thieves targeting vehicles parked at homes.

At 7 a.m. on April 7, an owner of a motorcycle awoke to find their orange 1996 Honda CBR900 motorcycle stolen from their property. At the same time, they discovered their Subaru vehicle had its ignition damaged and the vehicle moved through the night. This incident occurred between 8 p.m. on April 6 and 7 a.m. on April 7 on Realty Ave. in Lower Sackville.

Sometime between 11:30 p.m. on April 6 and 11:30 a.m. on April 7, suspect(s) entered a yard on Hallmark Ave. in Lower Sackville where they damaged the ignition of a Pontiac Vibe that was parked in their driveway.

Another vehicle was targeted in a driveway on Old Sackville Rd. in Lower Sackville between 10:30 p.m. April 6 and 12:30 p.m. on April 7. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle and damaged the steering column and ignition of the Chevrolet Venture van during an attempt to steal the vehicle.

On April 7, RCMP received a complaint of a stolen dump trailer from a construction site in Beaver Bank. The trailer, a black 2008 Bri-Mar DT71, 6×12 dump trailer was bearing Nova Scotia plate# T288290. The theft occurred between 7 p.m. on April 6 and 10:30 a.m. on April 7.

If you have any information regarding these incidents you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

April 5, 2018, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for public assistance with identifying persons of interest after three automotive businesses in Middle Sackville were targeted during the early morning on March 29.

Prior to 1:30 a.m. suspect(s) damaged 4 vehicles in the parking lot of a business on Sackville Dr. Two of the vehicles had stereo equipment stolen and one was extensively damaged.

Just after 2 a.m., a second business on Sackville Dr. had a window broken in the business during an attempted break and enter. A short time later, a vehicle parked at a third business on Sackville Dr. was damaged.

A suspect vehicle observed at all three locations is described as a silver colored Mazda car with winter rims.

If you have any information regarding these incidents you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

April 4, 2018, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP is requesting public assistance to locate a stolen 2011 blue Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The truck was stolen from a locked garage on Oakhill Rd. in Dayspring around March 25. It did not have a licence plate on it when the owners last saw it.

The truck has a faded ‘Halifax Water’ decal on the door panels and has a white loading crane in the back. Anyone with information is asked to call Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award.

April 4, 2018, Waterville, Kings County, Nova Scotia . . . On April 1, just before midnight, Kings District RCMP responded to a call of a home invasion and robbery that occurred at a residence on Mill St. Two masked men burst into an apartment, one of whom had a weapon in his hands. He demanded money from the occupants of the apartment, took a bag and a wallet owned by the victims, and both men fled the scene in a small dark coloured vehicle. They headed West on Mill St.

The wallet was located on the ground outside the home. Residents of another apartment in the building had also noticed the suspect vehicle in the area. Police patrolled the area extensively but have not yet located the suspects or their vehicle. No one was injured during the incident but Kings District RCMP is asking for the public to help identify and locate the suspects in this investigation. They are described as:

Suspect #1: Male, approximately 20 years old, tall and slim, wearing all black clothing. His face was completely covered in a sheer, stocking-like face cover, and he was wearing gloves. He had a deep voice and was holding a weapon.

Suspect #2: Male, wearing a mask and dressed in all black clothing. This man stood behind the first one and didn’t speak.

The General Investigation Section of Kings District RCMP is investigating this matter. The RCMP is asking anyone who has information about potential suspects in this incident to call Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash award