Category: Crime Of The Week

Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in finding an expensive hearing device that was lost in Dartmouth.

On November 4, police received a report that a 93-year-old man had lost the external component of his hearing implant in the area of 102 Albro Lake Road on July 12. The area was searched at the time, but the device could not be located. As a last resort, the man’s family contacted police to see if the device had been turned in. Given the essential nature of the device, we want to make every effort to try to find it and return it to the owner.

The device is a RONDO 2 audio processor manufactured by Med-El. It is black, oval-shaped, 46.8 mm x 35.8 mm x 12.1 mm (1.8” x 1.4“ x 0.47”) and very lightweight. The device is valued at $10,000.

We ask anyone who may have found the device or has information on its whereabouts 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.

GO# 19-4001572

December 9, 2019, Brookside, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred at a residence on Lakewood Dr. in Brookside.

Between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on December 7, suspect(s) broke into a residence by entering through a window at the back of the home and left with with several items, including a 9-inch Acer laptop, a brown and black Louis Vuitton bag, a Tag Heuer watch and a pair of Ray Ban prescription sunglasses. The suspect(s) left the home by the front door.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please 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 # 19-172832

Police investigate robbery

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 3:34 a.m. this morning a staff member working at the Irving Service Station located at 280 Lacewood Drive reported being robbed at knife point.  A male entered the store armed with a knife, walked behind the counter and demanded money.  An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during the incident.   The employee was uninjured and the suspect fled heading westbound on Lacewood Drive.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s, approximately 5’8” in height, slim build, scruffy black hair with a beard and moustache,  wearing an orange hoodie, black coat with security on the back, blue jeans and wearing gloves.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked 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 using the P3 Tips App. Police file 19-173060 refers.

Two adults arrested after weapons call

Halifax Regional Police has two adults in custody in relation to a weapons incident which occurred in downtown Halifax this morning.

At 2:18 am this morning Halifax Regional Police members were present at Argyle Street and Grafton Street.  Members observed a physical disturbance occurring and immediately intervened.  During the altercation members observed a female in possession of a handgun.

She was immediately disarmed and taken into police custody without further incident.  The handgun was seized by police.  There were no injuries to any of the participants.  Several participants involved in the physical disturbance fled the scene when the handgun was observed.

Police have a 22 year old female and a 22 year old male in custody facing several firearms related changes.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked 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 using the P3 Tips App. Police file 19-173036 refers.

 

 

 

 

Police Investigate Aggravated Assault – Dartmouth

At 8:00 p.m., on the 2^nd of December, Halifax Regional Police responded to an Aggravated Assault the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Centre, 90 Gloria McCluskey Ave Dartmouth.  A 46 year old male inmate was assaulted by a group inmates.  The victim sustained life threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section are asking anyone with information about 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.

Found human remains in Kings County

November 29, 2019, Grafton, Kings County, Nova Scotia . . . At 10:44 a.m. today, Kings District RCMP responded to a call of found human remains near Arnold Rd. in Grafton.

The RCMP and investigators from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service are on scene and the investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing. Police are not able to release any identifying information about the remains until an identification has been made by the Medical Examiner.

File # 20191814031 refers.

Anyone with any information on this incident can call Kings District RCMO at 902 679 5555 or 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 investigate robbery

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. this morning officers responded to a robbery at the Circle K convenience store located at 15 Fairfax Drive in Halifax .

A male entered the business gesturing as if he was in possession of a weapon.  He then rushed in behind the counter stealing cash and cigarettes. The staff member was uninjured during this incident.

The suspect fled the store heading in behind the business towards Fairfax Drive.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches in height, wearing a ball cap, grey hoodie, black jacket, grey sweatpants and black shoes.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked 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 using the P3 Tips App.

 

December 1^st, 2019 (4:55 a.m.)

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a break and enter that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 2:56 am officers responded to a report of a commercial alarm at the Sobeys Express Convenience Store, 5 Ruth Goldbloom Drive in Halifax.

Officers arrived on scene within minutes and discovered a break and enter had occurred.

The suspect broke the glass door, entered the business and stole cigarettes.

The suspect fled the scene in a late model Toyota Rav 4 with a spare tire on the back with a white cover.  The vehicle had chrome rims and a bug deflector.  There appeared to be a passenger in the front seat.

The vehicle was last observed heading onto Farnham gate Road towards highway 102.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anyone with any information on this crime can call Halifax Regional Police at 902 490 5020 or 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 19-169895 refers.

 

Help RCMP find trailer stolen from East Preston

November 29, 2019, East Preston, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to locate a stolen trailer. The trailer was stolen between 9:30 a.m. on November 24 and 9 a.m. on November 25 from a work site on Lower Governor St. in East Preston.

The trailer is a 2017 stainless steel 14-foot long BRIMAR trailer. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) on the trailer is # 58CB1DC25HC004562.

Anyone with information on 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.

Police File # 19-167089 refers.

 

On November 26 between midnight and 12;21 a.m. security video captured a 2006 Chevrolet half-ton extended cab truck stealing a 2010 16 foot white and blue Middlebury enclosed tandem axle trailer. The trailer contained equipment for shaping rain gutters.

Anyone with any information on this theft can call Kentville Police at 902 678 3378 or 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.