Category: Crime Of The Week

Police are continuing to investigate a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth in August and are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect.

On August 15 at approximately 9 p.m. police responded to a robbery in-progress at the No Frills located at 118 Wyse Road in Dartmouth. A man entered the store, concealed a number of items and brandished a knife when confronted by staff members. The man fled the store on foot with the items. No one was physically injured during the incident. 

The suspect is described as a Black man in his mid-30s with a medium build and a groomed beard. He had red glasses and was wearing a black hoodie with a white design, dark blue pants and carrying a red and blue re-usable shopping bag.

Police are releasing photos of the suspect and are asking anyone with information about the incident or the identity of the suspect or video from the area to call 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.

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October 12, 2022, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Investigators in the RCMP/HRP Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking for information in relation to a sexual assault that occurred near Metropolitan Ave. in Lower Sackville.

On October 7, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of a sexual assault that occurred on October 4. Investigators learned that three youths were at a skate park near Metropolitan Ave. when they were approached by a man who asked them for cannabis or cigarettes. When the youths told the man they didn’t have any, the man left the park.

A short time later, one of the youths, a 14-year-old girl, was walking on a wooded path when she noticed the same man following her. The man approached her and demanded cannabis or cigarettes again. He then pulled her into the woods where he sexually assaulted her.

The man is described as being in his 20’s, approximately 5’ 11” in height, with a thin build and dark hair. He was wearing a black hoodie, black sweatpants, grey shoes and walked with a limp.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen the man at or in the area of the park on October 4 or anyone with information related to this incident 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.

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

File #: 22-123994

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax 

On October 10th at approximately 11:12 p.m.  police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience store located at 6130 Chebucto Road. A man entered the store, caused damage to a door that leads behind the counter and demanded money and cigarettes from the clerk. The suspect then fled the area on a bicycle with a quantity of cigarettes.

The suspect is described as an adult male wearing a green jacket, black ball cap, black pants and had a cast on his left foot.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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 are investigating a sexual assault that occurred last month in Dartmouth.

On September 16 police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on September 2 at approximately 12:20 p.m. near Ferry Terminal Park. A man approached a woman, who was not known to him, and touched her in a sexual manner then left the area on foot.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s to 40s, approximately 5’10” tall, 220 lbs., with dark brown hair and a goatee. At the time he was wearing a white t-shirt, black shorts, a baseball cap, sunglasses and sneakers.

Police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 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.

Tomorrow marks the second anniversary of Sheila Madore being reported missing to police and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate her murder.

Sheila was reported missing to police on October 8, 2020 and she was last seen on July 23, 2020 in the Gottingen Street area of Halifax. On March 12, 2021, human remains were found in a wooded area near Elliot Street in Dartmouth. Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division working with the Medical Examiner Service identified the remains as those of Sheila.

Anyone with information about Sheila’s murder is asked to call police at 902-490-5020. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Sheila’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which 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. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, 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.

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Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred earlier this week in Halifax.

Police received a report of a sexual assault that occurred on October 4 at approximately 1 p.m. on the Mainland Commons trail near Westridge Drive. A man approached a 15-year-old male youth who was not known to him, threatened him and touched him in a sexual manner. The youth left the area and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 50s or 60s, approximately 5’6” tall with a medium build, wrinkled face and short grey hair. He was wearing an orange long-sleeve waffle-knit shirt, oversized grey jeans and black slip-on shoes with no laces. 

Police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 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.

October 6, 2022, Greenhill, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating the theft of firearms from a home on Salem Rd. in Greenhill.

On October 3, 2022, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Salem Rd. in Greenhill. RCMP officers learned that during the break-in 17 rifles and two handguns were stolen. The break-in occurred between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on October 3 and a black pickup truck with a loud muffler was seen at the home during this time.

Amongst the firearms stolen were 10 Marlin level action .336 calibre rifles, a Smith & Wesson M and P .22 calibre pistol and a Walther P38 9mm pistol.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 #: 2022-1434360

Police are investigating three incidents of suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth over the weekend.

In all three incidents a man not known to the homeowner entered the property and looked in the windows of the home. The first incident occurred on October 1 at approximately 5:40 a.m. on Wanda Lane. The suspect was described as a white man in his 60s wearing a light-coloured jacket and jeans. The second incident occurred on October 1 at approximately 5:55 a.m. on Spring Avenue. The suspect was described as a man, approximately 6’ tall and wearing jeans. The third incident occurred on October 2 at approximately 12:10 a.m. on Saguenay Place. The suspect was described as a white man in his 50s.

Investigators are considering the possibility that these incidents are related.

Anyone with information in relation to these incidents 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.

Halifax Regional Police is continuing to investigate the disappearance of 16-year-old Devon Sinclair Marsman. 

Devon was last heard from the week of February 21, 2022 and was reported missing to police on March 4, 2022.

Devon is described as an African Nova Scotian youth, approximately 5′ tall, 100 lbs., with blue-green eyes, and short dark hair.

Investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division believe Devon’s disappearance is suspicious and that there are people who have information in relation to Devon that they have not shared with police. 

Investigators are asking Devon, or anyone with information on his whereabouts, to call police at 902-490-5020.

Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred Saturday night in Halifax.

At approximately 10:20 p.m., officers were in the area of Jennings and Larch streets when they were approached by a 19-year-old man who had injuries consistent with having been stabbed. Due to safety concerns, paramedics were unable to enter the area to treat the victim. Given concerns regarding the man’s injuries and the close proximity of the hospital, officers made the decision to transport the man to hospital in a police vehicle. The man was treated at the hospital for non-life-threatening injuries.

There is no suspect description at this time.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident. Anyone with information or video from the area in relation to this incident is asked to call 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.