Category: Crime Of The Week

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Break & Enter

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Police investigate stolen firearms

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a break and enter that occurred in Halifax last week.

On April 20, at 11:08 p.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter at a residence on Thornhill Drive in Halifax that is believed to have occurred sometime between, April 18 and when the call was received. Several items were taken, including three firearms.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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Shooting

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April 23, 2018  (1835 Hrs)

Members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a shooting that occurred in the parking lot of 114 Woodlawn Dr. Dartmouth.

At 1523hrs police responded to a report of a shooting that had just occurred at 114 Woodlawn Dr. Dartmouth. Investigators determined that a victim had been shot. A male victim in his twenties was transported to hospital with serious injuries.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked 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

Theft

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April 16, 2018, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia . . . At 5 p.m. on April 12, a man entered a store on Robie St. and stole two barcode scanners, which are the devices used by store employees to verify prices and determine inventory. The value of the two devices is approximately $3600.00.

The suspect is described as male, 40 to 45 years old, 6-foot-2 with a large build, brown skin, and a beard. He left the store in a small dark-coloured sedan in an unknown direction of travel. His image was captured on the store’s surveillance video.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820 or 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). 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.

Tires, rims, and trailer stolen

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April 13, 2018, Brooklyn, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia . . . Annapolis District RCMP is investigating a theft from a car dealership on Brooklyn Rd. in Annapolis Co. In the early morning hours of February 27, a number of truck tires and rims, as well as a car trailer were stolen. The RCMP is asking for the public to assist by providing information about the location of the stolen items and the person(s) responsible for the theft. Together, the truck, rims, and trailer are valued at approximately $16,000.

Investigators are asking the public to assist with the investigation. Anyone who may information about this theft is asked to contact Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000 or 1-800-803-RCMP(7267). 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.

Help the RCMP identify ATM thieves

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April 9, 2018, Brierly Brook, Antigonish County, Nova Scotia . . . On April 7, Antigonish District RCMP responded to a call indicating someone had found Automated Teller Machines – three in total – on their property. The machines had been left there between Friday April 6 at 4 p.m. and Saturday April 7 at 5 p.m. The ATMs were found down an embankment on a remote property. Police had to request a tow truck to retrieve the machines and bring them to the detachment to have them examined by Forensic Identification Technicians.

Investigators are asking the public to assist with the investigation. Anyone who may have seen these machines being transported to the location where they were found on School Rd. is asked to contact Antigonish District RCMP at 902-863-6500 or 1-800-803-RCMP(7267). 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.

Police investigate after shot fired at home

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April 9, 2018, North Preston, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint at 2:42 a.m. on Sunday morning, after receiving a 911 call of a home being shot at.

Five people, including a young child, were not injured after someone fired a single gunshot at the window of a home on Cain St. in North Preston. As a result, the window and interior of the home was damaged.

The investigation is ongoing, being led by the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Unit.

If you have any information regarding this incident you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP or Halifax Regional Police at 902-490-5020. 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.

Vacant properties targeted by thieves

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April 9, 2018, Sheet Harbour, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is investigating recent break and enters in to vacant properties.

On April 6, RCMP received a complaint of an attempted break and enter in to a cottage on the Moose River Rd. in Long Lake. Although suspect(s) did not gain access, damage was caused to a gate and a window at the property. The incident occurred between the evening of April 4 and early morning of April 6.

RCMP in Sheet Harbour received a complaint on April 6 of a home on the Church Point Rd. in Sheet Harbour, having been targeted by thieves. Sometime between April 2 and 11 a.m. on April 6, suspect(s) entered the unoccupied home. Although nothing appeared to have been taken, the entire home was ransacked.

On April 6, Sheet Harbour RCMP responded to a theft of a red 2004 Honda ATV from a vacant home on Highway 7 in Watt Section. It appears the theft occurred sometime between March 1 and April 6.

RCMP responded to a complaint on April 6 of a break and enter in to a garage on Tenshire Crt. In Middle Sackville. Sometime between midnite and 9 a.m., suspect(s) entered the garage and stole power tools and goalie hockey equipment. The power tools consisted of a Dewalt Impact gun, Dewalt Circular saw and an air compressor.

RCMP received a complaint on April 7 of a break and enter in to a cottage on Nadine Dr. in Porters Lake. It is unknown what was taken during the break.

On April 8, RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter in to a garage at a residence on the Lindsay Lake Rd. in Lindsay Lake. The theft is thought to have occurred earlier in the day and suspect(s) stole a tool chest containing tools.

If you have any information regarding these incidents you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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.

Attempted thefts result in extensive damage to vehicles

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Motor Cycle Revovered

 

April 9, 2018, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP were kept busy on Saturday responding to complaints involving thieves targeting vehicles parked at homes.

At 7 a.m. on April 7, an owner of a motorcycle awoke to find their orange 1996 Honda CBR900 motorcycle stolen from their property. At the same time, they discovered their Subaru vehicle had its ignition damaged and the vehicle moved through the night. This incident occurred between 8 p.m. on April 6 and 7 a.m. on April 7 on Realty Ave. in Lower Sackville.

Sometime between 11:30 p.m. on April 6 and 11:30 a.m. on April 7, suspect(s) entered a yard on Hallmark Ave. in Lower Sackville where they damaged the ignition of a Pontiac Vibe that was parked in their driveway.

Another vehicle was targeted in a driveway on Old Sackville Rd. in Lower Sackville between 10:30 p.m. April 6 and 12:30 p.m. on April 7. Suspect(s) entered the vehicle and damaged the steering column and ignition of the Chevrolet Venture van during an attempt to steal the vehicle.

On April 7, RCMP received a complaint of a stolen dump trailer from a construction site in Beaver Bank. The trailer, a black 2008 Bri-Mar DT71, 6×12 dump trailer was bearing Nova Scotia plate# T288290. The theft occurred between 7 p.m. on April 6 and 10:30 a.m. on April 7.

If you have any information regarding these incidents you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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.

Do you recognize these men

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April 5, 2018, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for public assistance with identifying persons of interest after three automotive businesses in Middle Sackville were targeted during the early morning on March 29.

Prior to 1:30 a.m. suspect(s) damaged 4 vehicles in the parking lot of a business on Sackville Dr. Two of the vehicles had stereo equipment stolen and one was extensively damaged.

Just after 2 a.m., a second business on Sackville Dr. had a window broken in the business during an attempted break and enter. A short time later, a vehicle parked at a third business on Sackville Dr. was damaged.

A suspect vehicle observed at all three locations is described as a silver colored Mazda car with winter rims.

If you have any information regarding these incidents you are asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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.

Pickup truck stolen in Lunenburg County

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April 4, 2018, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP is requesting public assistance to locate a stolen 2011 blue Toyota Tundra pickup truck. The truck was stolen from a locked garage on Oakhill Rd. in Dayspring around March 25. It did not have a licence plate on it when the owners last saw it.

The truck has a faded ‘Halifax Water’ decal on the door panels and has a white loading crane in the back. Anyone with information is asked to call Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555. 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.