Category: Crime Of The Week

Between Sept.22 and Sept.24, 2018,  a scissor lift worth over 10,000.00 was stolen from Sackville Auto Pro, 123 Cobequid Road, Lower Sackville. 

Lift details:

·      Orange in color  Macfarland Decals on unit

 

The following are vehicles of interest seen on the lot:

 

Anyone with information on this theft can call Lower Sackville RCMP at 902 490 5020 or if they wish to remain anonymous they can 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.

Digby RCMP investigating two arsons in Weymouth

 October 11, 2018, Weymouth, Digby County, Nova Scotia . . . Digby RCMP is investigating two arsons at a church on Weymouth Falls Rd. in Weymouth. On October 8, a suspect broke a window and tried to start a fire inside the church. It didn’t catch. They also spray painted graffiti on the parking lot of the church.

Early this morning, Digby RCMP responded to a fire at the same location, and in this instance, the church was heavily damaged. Weymouth Volunteer Fire Department was on scene attempting to get the fire under control when police arrived.

Digby RCMP is asking for public assistance with both of these investigations. Anyone who has information about either, or both incidents is asked to contact the RCMP at 902-245-2579. 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 #s 20181509493, 20181523347

Police Investigate Robbery – Halifax

At 9:41 p.m., 11 October, Halifax Regional Police responded to a Robbery at Booster Juice, 278 Lacewood Drive Halifax.  A male wearing a mask and brandishing a knife entered the store demanding money.  The suspect left on foot with an undisclosed amount of currency in an unknown direction of travel.  No one was injured.  Patrol officers and members of the General Investigation Section searched the area, but, have not located the suspect.  The suspect is described as:

Suspect – White male, 20’s, 5’10”-6’0”, thin build, brown hair.
Wearing: Black mask, black jacket, blue jeans.
Weapon: Knife.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division 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.

Police respond to a vehicle fire.  File 18-156993, West Division, 9:40 pm:

 

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a suspicious vehicle fire that occurred last evening.

 

At 9:40 pm Police responded to a suspicious vehicle fire in the 100 block of Hammonds Plains Road in Bedford.

The unoccupied vehicle was fully engulfed once officers arrived.  Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded and extinguished the fire.

Witnesses describe observing a white male believed to be in his early twenties running from the scene.  The suspect is further described as approximately 5 feet 7 inches in height, having a medium build,  with short hair, wearing a black jacket, white shirt, black pants and sneakers

The suspect was last observed running into a pathway that leads towards Bedford Hills Drive.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Police at 902-490-5016. Should you wish to remain anonymous contact 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.

October 8^th, 2018, 0830 hrs.  Police File 18-156096

At 0830 hrs this morning Police were made aware of property damage committed to several historical sites within Point Pleasant Park in Halifax.  It is believed the damage was committed during the overnight hours.

Most disturbing was the Sailors’ Memorial being defaced with paint splattered over the panels containing the names of the fallen.  Anti-war slogans including the anarchy symbol were present.

Other structures and information signs within the park were also defaced.

It was not long before HRM staff and local residents  including veterans began removing the graffiti.

A call has been placed to 311, which will have additional staff and resources deployed tomorrow to remove any remaining graffiti.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016. 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.

Sometime between September 12^th, 2018 and September 16^th, 2018 a Yellow 2014 Kawasaki Teryx 4 Side by Side was stolen from a secure garage at a cottage at  Poison Lake, Nova Scotia.

• 4 seater
• Black strip on the front hood
• Metal roof not plastic
• Light bar on the middle front of the roof
• Front half windshield
• 2 inch lift kit

If you have any information about this crime or any other crime please contact Oxford RCMP at 902 447 2525. 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.

Thieves attracted to ATV’s

October 1, 2018, Lower Ship Harbour and Glen Harbour, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with locating two stolen ATV’s.

A blue 2011 Kawasaki KRF-750 side-by-side was stolen from a property on the West Ship Harbour Rd. in Ship Harbour between September 16 and 30.

On September 30, an orange 2016 Can-Am Renegade 570CC ATV was stolen from the backyard of residence on Peggy’s Cove Road in Glen Margaret. The ATV has a 3500lb winch installed on the front with bright orange hand guards on the handle bars.

Anyone with information regarding these thefts 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  files are: File# 18-151783 (side-by-side) and18-151868 (ATV).

Leslie Conrad homicide still on the minds of police

October 5, 2018, Kings County, Nova Scotia . . . Leslie Ann Conrad was last seen by her family on October 5, 2006. Leslie was 45 years old when she disappeared. Her remains were found by a hunter on November 22, 2006 near Melanson Rd. in Kings County, and the investigation determined that she died as a result of foul play.

An extensive investigation ensued, however, no criminal charges have ever been laid. Although unsolved at this time, officers from RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit continue to work to solve this crime and remain committed to this investigation. “The last time we appealed to the public for information about Leslie’s murder, some individuals did come forward with information.” says Cst. Dayle Burris. “We’re hoping that there is still someone out there who can help us, and Leslie’s family, to bring some closure to this incident.”

Anyone with information regarding the person (s) responsible for the murder of Leslie Conrad should contact the RCMP Kings County District or RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crimes. People with information can also contact Nova Scotia, Crime Stoppers, or the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program at 1-888-710-9090. Information on the rewards program can be found online at http://www.gov.ns.ca/just/public_safety/rewards.

 

RCMP: Four ATVs stolen in less than a week

October 2, 2018, Waycobah First Nation, Nova Scotia . . . On September 30, an All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) was stolen from the front yard of a home on Subdivision Rd. in Waycobah. It is a 2017 Honda TRX Rubicon, it has camouflage fenders, and had NS licence plate JB716 attached. The theft occurred sometime during the previous evening.

This marks the fourth ATV reported stolen to the RCMP since this past weekend. Homeowners across Nova Scotia are asked to secure their belongings and report suspicious activity to police. Anyone with information about this theft is asked to contact the Port Hawkesbury RCMP at 902-625-2220. 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 # 20181464159