Category: Crime Of The Week

Josh Cower

Hit & Run

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May 16, 2018, South Berwick, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance following a hit and run that occurred in South Berwick.

On the evening of May 14, RCMP received a report from a driver of a vehicle who had been the victim of a hit and run. The driver was travelling with three passengers when another vehicle rammed into it twice from behind before fleeing the scene. The incident caused significant damage to the victim’s vehicle and all passengers were treated by EHS. The suspect vehicle could not be located. It is described as being a dark coloured sedan, possibly a Mitsubishi Lancer, with obvious damage to the front end and driver’s side. It was last seen driving east on Highway 1. The suspect driver was a young female with brown/blonde hair and was wearing sunglasses.

Kings District RCMP is asking anyone who may have information about this incident to call them at 902-679-5555. 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.

Robbery

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May 19th

Halifax Regional Police investigate robbery in Dartmouth

At 1:09 a.m. police responded to a report of a robbery at Ronnie’s Pizza located at 121 Main Street in Dartmouth. A man entered the restaurant armed with a syringe and demanded money from the clerk. He did not obtain anything and he fled on foot toward Major Street. The clerk was not injured. A search of the area by K9 and patrol was conducted but the suspect was not located.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

 

Homicide

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Police continue to investigate murder of Tanya Brooks

Today marks the ninth anniversary of the murder of Tanya Brooks and homicide investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

Tanya’s body was discovered in a trench along the west side of St. Patrick’s-Alexandra School on May 11, 2009 at 2:17 p.m. Investigators were able to trace her movements until approximately 9 p.m. on Sunday, May 10 and urge anyone who witnessed anything around the school after that time to contact police. Investigators believe that Tanya knew her assailant(s) and that there are people who know what happened to her who haven’t spoken to police.

Investigators ask anyone with information about this crime to call (902) 490-5016. Anonymous tipsters can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. or by using the P3 Tips App.

This case is also a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-710-9090; callers 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. https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards/case_detail.asp?cid=63

 

Break & Enter

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Does anyone recognize this man? If so, contact RCMP

May 23, 2018, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for public assistance with identifying a person of interest. Last month, a business on Highway 7 in Westphal was broken in to. As a result of the break-in, damage was caused to the building.

If you have any information about this incident or can identify this person of interest, you are 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

Hit & Run

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On Friday, May 18 at 6 p.m. RCMP, EHS and Truro Fire Service responded to a motor vehicle collision on Highway 102 – southbound lane. The investigation has determined that a white semi-trailer truck (not hauling a trailer) collided with a car, causing the car to spin out of control and slam into the centre cement median. A passenger in the vehicle was transported to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Initially, the driver of the semi-trailer truck pulled over. However, they left the scene without checking on the status of the people in the vehicle or providing details. It is believed that the semi-trailer truck would have red paint transfer on the front right corner.

Anyone with information about this collision is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000 or 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). 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.

Missing Person

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Windsor RCMP need to speak with occupants of pickup truck

May 16, 2018, Chester Basin, Nova Scotia . . . Windsor RCMP would like to speak with the occupants of a pickup truck that may be connected to the ongoing search for Tim Wells.

On May 13, near Forest Heights Community School on Hwy. 12 in Chester Basin, two people who were in a blue GMC 4-door, four-wheel-drive pickup stopped to pick up a man who was on the side of the road. He appeared to need assistance and the couple offered him a ride home. They left the area with the man, headed North towards New Ross on Hwy. 12.

As mentioned in previous releases, Tim Wells was on a bike when he was last seen, and this information that police have received indicates the bike was not in the area when the two people in the truck picked the man up. Although police have not been able to confirm that the person who was offered a ride was Wells, they would like to speak with the occupants of the truck to determine whether this was the case.

The occupants of the truck are asked to contact Windsor RCMP at 902-798-2207. Anyone who may have information about this incident to call the RCMP. 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 continue to investigate the murder of Christine McLean

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Twenty years ago the body of 27-year-old Christine Marjorie McLean was discovered. She was found lying in bushes a short distance from a gravel road leading to the new water treatment construction site located off Highway 7 in Cherrybrook.

The investigation revealed that McLean had been reported missing to Halifax Regional Police on April 14, 1998. That she had last been seen alive on April 4, 1998. Evidence at the scene indicated that she was killed at some other location. Her body was transported to the above location and dumped there by the suspect(s). Police believe there are persons who have information that could result in an arrest and possible charges.

“Someone knows what happened to Christine twenty years ago,” says Cpl. Troy Murray of the Cold Case Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. “It’s time to come forward and talk with police.”

This homicide has been added to the Nova Scotia Reward for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers up to $150,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction in certain cases. For more information on the rewards program, visit: https://novascotia.ca/just/Public_Safety/Rewards/.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at 902-490-5333. 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.

Theft East Uniacke, Hants Co, NS

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Sometime between Jan 5th and 6th/2018 a 2012 Dodge Ram pickup with a 2016 Kawasaki ATV in the box was stolen from Beamish Road, East Uniacke, Hants County. The keys were not with either vehicle.
On Feb 7th the pickup was recovered in Halifax.

Anyone with information about this unsolved homicide is asked to contact the 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.

Cottage break-in: Can you help?

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Colchester District RCMP is investigating a complaint of break and enter to a seasonal residence on Little York Rd. The break-in occurred between December 6, of last year and April 25 of this year. The suspect(s) forced their way into the building and caused damage to several pieces of property inside.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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.

Have you seen this truck?

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On March 12, sometime after 6 p.m., someone who was driving a black 2000-2004 Toyota Tundra pickup truck entered the parking lot of a car dealership in Hebbville, and the RCMP want to know who was in the truck at the time. The truck has black aftermarket machined rims. There is silver body moulding on the side of the cab. Several tools were stolen from the dealership, and further investigation has revealed that the suspect(s) may have attempted to break into other car dealerships in the area as well.

Lunenburg County District RCMP is asking for assistance to identify the owner and/or occupant(s) of this vehicle at the time of this incident. Anyone with information is asked to contact the RCMP at 902-527-5555. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or submit by secure online tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. or using the P3 Tips App.