Category: Crime Of The Week

Police investigate indecent acts

Police are investigating a number of indecent acts that occurred over the last two months in Halifax.

On June 28 police received a report that at approximately 1:30 a.m., and again at 2:30 a.m., a man had committed indecent acts while on the waterfront in the area of the 1700 block of Lower Water Street. Both times, the man fled the area on foot. It was reported that the same man had committed indecent acts on a number of occasions over the last two months.

The man is described as white and in his forties with a medium build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a blue shirt and black pants and was carrying a black backpack.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to 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.

Police file 22-77759 refers.

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth this weekend.

On July 9 at approximately 2:45 p.m. police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances at Mic Mac Mall at 21 Micmac Boulevard. Mall security received reports that a man appeared to be taking photos of women without their knowledge and attempting to touch them in a sexual manner. The man fled the mall when he was approached by security officers and left the area in a vehicle.

The man is described as white, in his twenties, approximately 5’8” tall with a thin build and dark hair in a ponytail. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black shirt with text on the front, black pants and a green baseball cap. The man was driving a newer model red Hyundai Elantra hatchback with no license plate.

Investigators are asking the people who reported the matter to mall security, anyone who was approached by the man or anyone with information in relation to this incident 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.

Police file number 22-83102 refers

Police in Halifax are investigating a robbery that occurred on July 1, 2022 at the Spring Garden Rd Shoppers Drug Mart, 5524 Spring Garden Rd.  a large quantity of perfume was taken.  Suspect threatened to mace the employees on his way out when they attempted to stop him.   

Attached are photos of the suspect. If anyone has any information about this crime they can call police at 902 490 5020 or they can report anonymously by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or a tip can be left on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or you can use the P3 app.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 8:20 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience store located at 6130 Chebucto Road. A man entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded money. He then fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash, cigarettes and lottery tickets.

The suspect is described as 6’ tall, wearing a light grey cloth face covering, carrying two black backpacks and dressed in all black clothing.

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.

File # 22-81550

0n Wednesday July 6, 2022, at 8:30 pm, Halifax Regional Police received a report of gun shots in the 5000 block of Cunard Street. Officers responded to the area and located a male victim w/ gunshot wounds. Crime scene also located. Emergency Health Services transported male to QE2 Hospital w/ serious injuries. No suspects in custody at this time.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and Forensic Identification Service are investigating the shooting and are asking anyone with information about this incident 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 Investigating Shooting in North Preston

July 2, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia… The HRP/RCMP Guns and Gangs Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division is investigating a shooting that occurred in North Preston.

At approximately 8:55 p.m. last night, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred on Amos Walter Dr. in North Preston. Police learned a 24-year-old man incurred a non-life threatening injury and an outside of a residence was damaged.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the HRP/RCMP Guns and Gangs Unit of the Criminal Investigation Division. The investigation has been assisted by Halifax District RCMP, the Halifax District RCMP Street Crime Enforcement Unit, Halifax Regional Police, RCMP Police Dog Services and RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact the HRP/RCMP Guns and Gangs Unit 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 #: 22-79600

At 10:07 p.m. on Friday July 1, 2022, Halifax Regional Police received a report of gun shots in the area of Canso Lane in Dartmouth. Officers responded to the area and located a crime scene. There were no injuries reported and there is no suspect information available at this time.

Investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the shooting and are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

File #GO#22-79626

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth yesterday.

At approximately 6:15 a.m., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred at a bus stop in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive.  A man was waiting for the bus when he was assaulted and knocked to the ground by another man not known to him. The man continued to assault the victim and attempted to take his property. The suspect then fled the area on foot with a woman who was with him. 

The suspect is described as white, in his early 20’s, approximately 5’7, with a slim build and dark hair. He was wearing all black clothing at the time of the incident.

The woman with the suspect is described as white, about 18-20 years of age, approximately 5’8″ tall and was wearing a blue top and gray sweatpants.

Investigators 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.

File # 22-76931

Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred earlier this week.

On June 22, at approximately 11 p.m., police responded to the area of Duke Street in Bedford near Damascus Road and Highway 102 in relation to a man who had been shot while inside a vehicle.

A 34-year-old-man was transported to hospital for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries from gunshot wounds.

Yesterday, officers received a report of a damaged vehicle in a parking lot of a business in the 0-100 block of Wright Avenue in Dartmouth. Haliburton Avenue was closed to traffic for a short time to allow officers to collect evidence. Through the investigation it was determined that the vehicle had been struck as a result of shots fired in the area.

The investigations are in the early stages; however, investigators believe that the scene on Wright Avenue may be related to the call reported in Bedford.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incidents or video from the areas 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.

Case #22-75455 Case #22-75710