Category: Crime Of The Week

May 2, 2024, St. Croix, Nova Scotia… West Hants District RCMP is looking for information in relation to a suspicious incident of men approaching children in St. Croix.

On April 30, at approximately 8 p.m., West Hants District RCMP responded to a report of two men in a black SUV approaching two children riding their bikes in St. Croix.

The SUV first approached the two children on Sylvia Dr., when one of the occupants yelled at the children about riding their bikes on the wrong side of the road. The children continued on their bikes to Hartville Rd. The SUV approached the children again, and the man in the passenger seat offered them candy.

The children fled on their bikes to a neighbouring home, and the SUV drove off towards Ellershouse Bridge on Hwy. 1. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred at about 7:30 p.m.

The passenger is described as a white male with grey hair and beard, wearing an Xbox ball cap, sunglasses and a long-sleeve grey shirt.

The driver is described as a black male, wearing sunglasses.

Extensive patrols have been made in the area; however, officers were unable to locate the men.

On May 1, West Hants RCMP responded to a second report of a similar unrelated incident. Upon further investigation, officers determined this incident was a misunderstanding and not criminal.

The investigation into the April 30 incident is ongoing. West Hants District RCMP would like to speak to the persons of interest regarding the circumstances of both interactions.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact West Hants RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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 #: 2024-573918

On March 12^th, 2024, Police and Fire attended 81 Rateau Street, Sydney Mines regarding a suspicious fire inside a vacant dwelling. The matter is currently under investigation by Deputy Fire Marshall and police.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police. 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.

File: 2024015485

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a threats complaint at a high school in Halifax. 

At approximately 10:50 a.m. this morning, officers responded to a report of threats received by Halifax West High School located at 283 Thomas Raddall Drive. Officers are on scene and are checking the school for any safety concerns.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

File #24-56240

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a stabbing that occurred overnight in Halifax.

At approximately 2:52 a.m. officers responded to a report of an injured person in the 0-100 block of Evans Avenue. Officers located a 55-year-old man who had been stabbed inside a residence. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of life-threatening injuries.

There is no suspect description. The investigation is in the early stages.  A police presence will remain in the area as the investigation continues.

Anyone with information or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

File #24-56115

April 25, 2024, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia… RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment is investigating hate motived mischief that occurred at a school in Hammonds Plains.

On April 23, at approximately 10:15 a.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment received a report of mischief at Kingswood Elementary School on Vrege Crt. RCMP officers learned that graffiti had been spray painted on the rear of the building.

Information and evidence gathered by investigators indicates that the mischief was motivated by hate based on race and religion.

The RCMP takes incidents of hate with utmost seriousness and condemns these criminal acts.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment 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.

File #: 24-53331

April 19, 2024, Saulnierville, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred in Saulnierville.

On April 19, at approximately 3:07 a.m., RCMP officers and fire services responded to a report of a fire at a commercial structure on Saulnierville Rd. Upon arrival at the scene, the structure was engulfed in flames.

No one was inside the building at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation; however, it’s believed to be suspicious in nature.

The investigation is being conducted by Meteghan RCMP, with assistance from the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal’s Office.

“This suspicious fire follows a series of criminal acts in the Meteghan area, and we’re appealing to residents to report any criminality or suspicious activity to us,” says Sgt. Jeff LeBlanc, Meteghan RCMP Detachment Commander. “We’re implementing safety and operational planning in the local area, which includes a dedicated investigative team. But we need members of the community to come forward with information, which can be done anonymously through our detachment or Crime Stoppers.”

Anyone with details about this fire, or any other incident in the municipality of Clare, is asked to contact the Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. To offer an anonymous tip, 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.

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 8 p.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred near Hollis and South streets. A man, with what was believed to be a knife, approached the victim and demanded his property. The suspect fled the area on foot with the victim’s property. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build, moustache and wearing a black jacket, black ski mask, grey pants, black shoes and white socks.

Anyone with information or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

April 15, 2024, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Police is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred at a gas station in Upper Tantallon.

On April 13, at approximately 8:50 p.m., RCMP Halifax Regional Detachment responded to a report of a robbery at a gas station on French Village Station Rd. RCMP officers learned that a man entered the business threw a bag on the counter and demanded it be filled with cash and cigarettes. The man then fled, boarding a Toyota Yaris waiting nearby, with $1,200 cash and cigarettes. No physical injuries were reported.

The male suspect is described as in his 40’s or 50’s, approximately 5-foot-10. He was wearing black Ecko hoodie, black pants, a ski mask and a ball cap with red.

The getaway vehicle, a 4-door red Toyota Yaris, had steel rims and was driven by an unknown person.

The investigation is ongoing and led by the General Investigation Section of the HRP/RCMP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police 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.

File #: 24-48767

April 11, 2024, Halfway Cove, Nova Scotia… On April 4, at approximately 11 a.m., fire services, followed by Guysborough County District RCMP, responded to an active structure fire at a property near the 6700 block of Hwy. 16 in Halfway Cove.

Upon arrival at the scene, RCMP officers found firefighters working to extinguish flames at an unoccupied residence.

Based on the information and evidence gathered at the home, the fire has been deemed suspicious in nature.

The investigation, led by Guysborough County District RCMP, is ongoing; the Office of the Fire Marshal is assisting.

Anyone with information about this fire is asked to contact Guysborough County District RCMP at 902-533-3801. 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 #: 2024-436323

April 8, 2024, Millbrook First Nation, Nova Scotia… The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit continues to search for Valdo Pauyo who is accused of killing Douglas “Bert” Knockwood, 42-year-old, at his residence of Millbrook First Nation on July 12, 2021.

Valdo Pauyo, 29-year-old, commonly know as “C.J.” fled Nova Scotia immediately following the murder. The RCMP continue to work with other policing agencies and partners in the search for Pauyo who lived in Montreal, Quebec before coming to Nova Scotia.

Information was received that Pauyo changed his appearance after leaving Nova Scotia in 2021. Pauyo may have removed his dreadlocks and cut his hair shorter. The last description of Pauyo is that he would be between 5-foot-7-inches and 5-foot-9-inches, weight 210 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes.

Anyone who sees Valdo Pauyo is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on this homicide is asked to contact the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime at 902-896-5060. If 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2021-1010041