Category: Crime Of The Week

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Robbery in Yarmouth County

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September 14, 2018, Plymouth, Yarmouth County, Nova Scotia . . . At 8 a.m. on September 13, a 77-year-old man was going into a barn on his property when he was grabbed from behind and dragged to his vehicle by two unknown men. The men forced the victim to hand over an undisclosed amount of money. The men, who wore black clothing including face masks, then forced the victim to drive them to a nearby gravel pit where they took his cell phone, then threw his keys away. The suspects walked away from the pit on foot. The victim sustained a minor injury to his face during the altercation.

The victim found his keys and drove back home. The RCMP was contacted via 911, and Yarmouth Rural and Town detachments responded, using a police dog to attempt to locate the suspects. RCMP Forensic Identification Services is assisting with the investigation, as well as the Yarmouth/ Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit (SCEU). RCMP have canvassed the area and continue to look for the suspects, who remain at large.

The suspects are described as two men wearing black clothing and black face masks. They had a black backpack, and one of the men had a neck tattoo. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106. – please quote File# 20181373198. 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 attempting to identify suspect in Dartmouth break and enter

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Police are seeking the public’s help in identifying a man in relation to a break and enter in Dartmouth.

On September 3 police responded to a commercial intrusion alarm at Safety First at 116 Thorne Street in Dartmouth.  A man had broken out a window and entered the business. He fled the area on a bicycle prior to police arrival. The suspect did not take any property from the business.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’ tall, thin, with short hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a black ball cap, sunglasses, and a black t-shirt over a gray long sleeve shirt.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Police Investigate Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Collision at Willett and Chelsea

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Police Investigate Pedestrian – Motor Vehicle Collision

At approx. 9:03 pm, September 12, Halifax Regional Police responded to Willett St and Chelsea Lane, Halifax, for a report of a motor vehicle collision involving a single vehicle and a pedestrian. The pedestrian, an adult male , was taken to the hospital with what are believed to be life threatening injuries. The investigation is ongoing.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents 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.

Kawasaki KX125L stolen overnight in Kentville

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Kentville Police Service received a call this morning reporting sometime overnight between 12 midnight and around 13:00hrs a 2000 Kawasaki KX125L was stolen. It was Green in Color and pictures below.

The dirt bike was parked near front of residence, covered with tarp and chained to the deck.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents to call Kentville Police at 902-678-3378.  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.

Looking to identify suspect in theft of tires from Kings County Honda

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On September 7, 2018, at 0245 hours, a male entered the Kings County Honda overflow lot at 26 Coldbrook Village Park Drive and removed 4 rims and tires from a 2014 red Honda Accord. The suspect removed 1 rim from another vehicle to prop up the front end of the Accord. The suspect left the scene in a silver, 2 door, Chevrolet Monte Carlo and headed east on the 101 Highway from Exit 14 at a high rate of speed. The pictures below show surveillance footage of the suspect vehicle as well as a photo of a similar rim that was taken.

 

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents to call Kentville Police at 902-678-3378.  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.

 

 

Crime Stoppers Nova Scotia embarks upon crucial fund raising campaign

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Unsolved Crime Publications, an organization dedicated to increasing awareness and raising funds for Provincial Crime Stoppers Programs, is sponsoring our annual Telephone Appeal in the Province between September and October 2018.

 Funds are being raised to help publish our 18th Annual “2018 Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers Awareness Guide” designed to increase public awareness regarding the Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers Program and highlight “Unsolved Crimes”.

 Private Citizens are being asked to be project sponsors and businesses are being asked to purchase advertising.

 An overall donation goal of $40,000 will help Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers to continue their important Crime-Solving Programs for the benefit of all Nova Scotians.

 For further information, please contact Unsolved Crime Publications NSCS Calendar Office (Toll Free) at 1-800-890-4090.

Police Investigate Weapons Complaint on Main Avenue Halifax

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Police Investigate Weapons Complaint

 

On September 11, 2018 at approx. 5:55 pm Halifax Regional Police responded to the 200 Block of Main Ave., Halifax , for a complaint of a male who was sprayed with a sensory irritant by another male. Witnesses at the scene  advised the suspect male may of also had a firearm. Suspect fled the scene in a white car.  Through preliminary investigation, Police checked a residence in the 0-100 block of Rosedale Ave, Halifax, for the suspect, he was not located there. The investigation is in the initial stages. Members of Patrol and the General Investigation Section are continuing the investigation.

Police are asking anyone with information about these incidents 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.

Counterfeit US currency in HRM

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Public Advisory: Counterfeit US currency in HRM

 

 

The Financial Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is advising local businesses and citizens of the presence of counterfeit American bills in our area.

 

 

Since late August, there have been multiple reports of counterfeit $100 American bills being used to make purchases at local businesses within HRM with the majority received in the Dartmouth area.

 

 

Passing counterfeit money is a crime and may not be reimbursed if you unknowingly accept a counterfeit bill.  Don’t become a victim – always check the security features in bank notes before accepting them:

 

Canada’s polymer bank notes have advanced security features that are easy to use and difficult to counterfeit. They can be found on the front and back of these bills:

 

  • raised ink on the front
  • large window containing metallic symbols and images
  • maple leaf border around the large window
  • frosted maple leaf window

 

American Currency has security features including:

 

  • background colours and large, borderless portrait images
  • unique paper made of cotton and linen with randomly distributed red and blue fibers
  • off-centre portraits without a frame
  • watermark
  • colour shifting ink on some notes
  • security thread
  • 3-D security ribbon on some notes
  • serial numbers that correspond with a specific year

 

 

You can also learn how to check bank notes by visiting the Bank of Canada’s website:
Canadian currency: http://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/bank-note-series/polymer/security-features
American currency: http://www.bankofcanada.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/know-your-money.pdf  or https://www.uscurrency.gov/resource-center

 

 

You don’t have to accept a bill you suspect is counterfeit. If you think you’ve received a counterfeit bill or if someone attempts to use a bill that appears to be counterfeit, contact police at 902-490-5020.

 

Police Continue to Investigate Murder of Margaret Hartrick

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Today marked the twentieth anniversary of the murder of Margaret Hartrick and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On September 10, 1998, at 8:23 a.m., police responded to a report from several young students of an unconscious woman in a wooded area behind Harbourview School at 25 Alfred Street in Dartmouth. Upon arrival, officers found Margaret Hartrick lying unconscious in the wooded area. She had suffered trauma to her head and was transported to the QEII hospital where she passed away as result of her injuries on September 18, 1998. 

The investigation revealed that the Margaret had been assaulted in the wooded area behind the school. Residents from the surrounding neighborhood reported hearing arguing earlier this same morning, and other residents reported hearing a car speeding from the area, which may be related to this incident. 

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could advance the investigation and hope the passage of time may encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward to police with what they know. They are urging anyone who knows something about Margaret’s murder who hasn’t already spoken with police to contact the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at 902-490-5333. 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 P3Tips App. 

Margaret’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program. Through this program, the Department of Justice 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.