Category: Crime Of The Week

Date:	2023-09-28	File #:
Subject:	Stolen- White 2023 Dodge Ram 2500 Powerwagon Crew Cab
Contact:	Cpl. Paul Woodfine Port Hawkesbury R.C.M.P. paul.woodfine@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Person:	Unknown-Possibly Nathaniel Geoffrey SLATER 1988/08/21

A male and female attended to Midway Motors Dodge Dealership in Port Hastings and asked to test drive a 2023 White Dodge Ram 2500 Powerwagon. Both arrived in a U Haul Cube Van prior to test driving the new truck.

The male drove the truck and headed south bound Hwy. 104 and the female in the U Haul turned north on Hwy. 104.

Dealer Plate: D10201

Complainant stated this truck should be the only one like it in the province given its color and options.

Police file: 20231444351 refers

Anyone with information about this theft can call Port Hawkesbury RCMP at 902-625-2220. Anonymous tips can be left at www.cimestopper.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS)

On September 6th, 2023, Cumberland RCMP received a complaint concerning a stolen tractor in Harrison Settlement, Cumberland County. The tractor was described as being a Orange 2020 Kioti, enclosed cab, with a front loader, no plate and was reported to have been stolen between September 5th and September 6th.

See attached photo of actual tractor stolen.

Vehicle Description;

• Orange Kioti enclosed cab
• Front loader / bucket
• Hybrid tires
• Model NX50108C

Anyone with any information regarding this theft can call Parrsboro RCMP Detachment at 902-254-2424. Anonymous tips about this crime or any other crime can be left at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by phone at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 app.

Police file: 2023-1330105 refers.

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred this evening in Halifax.At approximately 10:41 p.m., police responded to a report of a stabbing at an apartment building on Primrose Street, in Dartmouth. Investigators located a 61-year-old man who had been stabbed. The man was transported to hospital with what are believed to be life-threatening injuries.Police remain on scene in the area. Investigators do not believe that this is a random incident.

This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time.Police are asking anyone with information about this 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Today marks the third anniversary of the disappearance of Ryan James Jessop and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Ryan has not been in contact with family members since September 2020. This is out of character for him, and his family and police are concerned for his wellbeing.

Investigators have determined that Ryan was last seen in the area of Dartmouth Crossing on the evening of September 27, 2020.

Ryan is described as white, 5’ 10”, 175 lbs. with dark brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue track suit and a black puffy Guess vest.

Police are asking anyone with information in relation to his disappearance to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Ryan’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.

GO #20-121626

September 26, 2023, the Springhill RCMP received a complaint concerning a stolen utility trailer from Springhill, Cumberland County. The trailer was reported to have been stolen sometime overnight between September 25 and September 26, 2023. Please contact the Springhill RCMP Detachment if located.

Trailer Description;

• Black 1998 Road Clipper
• Nova Scotia license plate T493839
• Single axle
• Two separate metal ramps, each approximately 4 ½ feet long
• 16 foot trailer (2 foot extension added to back and 1 foot extension added to front)
• Tail light on left side is missing the lens
• White rims

Anyone with any information about this theft can call Springhill RCMP Detachment at 902-597-3779. Anonymous tips can be left at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 app or on line at wwww.crimesoppers.ns.ca

Police file 2023-1433216 refers.

On September 15^th, 2023 a resident arrived home to his apartment located in the town of Pictou, to discover it was broken into while he was away for an extended amount of time (18 Days). The majority of his personal belongings, furniture (brown leather couch and loveseat) and random household items were stolen. Anyone with any information about this break and enter or any other crime can call Pictou Country RCMP at 902 485 4333. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via telephone at 1 800 222 8477 ( TIPS) or via the P3 app.

Police file number: 2023 1376415 refers.

On September 11^th, 2023 complaint received for theft of tools, generator, drills, brass, and other construction tools at the West Hants Public Works yard. Adjacent surveillance cameras captured a lone male in a older-model blue pick-up truck.

Anyone with any information about this crime can call Windsor RCMP at 902 798 2207. or can leave an anonymous tip at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via telephone at 1800 222 8477 (TIPS) or via the P3 app.

This Sunday marks the 25th anniversary of the murder of Margaret Elizabeth Hartrick and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 8:25 a.m. on September 10, 1998, police responded to a report of an unconscious woman in a wooded area behind Harbourview School at 25 Alfred Street in Dartmouth. Upon arrival, officers found Margaret lying unconscious in the wooded area. She had suffered trauma to her head and was transported to the QEII hospital where she died on September 18, 1998. She was 35 years old at the time of her death.

The investigation revealed that Margaret had been assaulted in the wooded area. Residents from the surrounding neighborhood reported hearing arguing earlier the same morning and other residents reported hearing a car speeding from the area, both of which may be related to Margaret’s death.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could advance the investigation into Margaret’s murder. Police continue to urge these people to come forward and share anything they know, no matter how small the detail.

It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation. Anyone with information about Margaret’s murder is asked to call police at 902-490-5020.

Margaret’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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On August 27, shortly before 1 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store on Beaver Bank Rd., near Glendale Dr., in Lower Sackville. RCMP officers learned that a man entered the store, armed with a metal rod, threatened the employee and demanded money. The man then fled the scene on foot with cash.

On September 6, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at the same convenience store on Beaver Bank Rd. RCMP officers learned that a man entered the business, presented a stick and demanded the contents of the till. The man then fled on foot, with cash, heading towards Glendale Dr.

During both incidents, the store employee was not physically injured.

At this time, investigators believe that the same man is responsible for both robberies. He’s described as white, approximately 5-foot-7 and slim build.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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.

File #: 23-103519, 23-108036

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax on the weekend.

On September 3 at approximately 10:50 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at a hotel in the 1900 block of Brunswick Street. The victim reported that earlier that night he had met a woman outside a restaurant in the 5200 block of Prince Street in Halifax. The woman later visited the man in his hotel room and stole his wallet. The victim attempted to follow the woman as she ran from the room, but two men with what were believed to be firearms threatened the victim. The two men then left the hotel with the woman.

The woman is described as white, in her 20s, thin build and long black hair. She was wearing a black dress and black boots.

One of the men is described as white, in his 30s, approximately 6’ tall, athletic build and short dark hair. He was wearing a white t-shirt and jeans.

The other man is described as white, in his 20s to 30s, approximately 6’ tall, athletic build, short dark hair and dark facial hair. He was wearing a black jacket, a black baseball hat and jeans.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident 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.