Category: Crime Of The Week

June 9, 2022, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint regarding graffiti promoting hatred in Cole Harbour.

On June 7, 2022, Halifax District RCMP received a report of graffiti promoting hatred against identifiable groups on a bridge leading to a transit terminal near Donegal Dr. in Cole Harbour. RCMP officers believe the graffiti were painted, using red spray paint, sometime between Sunday, June 5 and the morning of Monday, June 6.

The investigation is ongoing.

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

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth this afternoon.

At approximately 12:25 p.m. police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Dollarama at 650 Portland Street. A male youth entered the store, stole a knife, and threatened a staff member with the knife demanding her phone. The suspect then fled the store on foot. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately fourteen with a right black eye. He was wearing a burgundy hoodie and grey 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.

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May 27, 2022, Cornwallis Park, Nova Scotia…Annapolis District RCMP is seeking public assistance in a vandalism investigation in Cornwallis Park.

On May 25, 2022, Annapolis District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism at a property on Sherman St. in Cornwallis Park. RCMP investigators learned that a number of windows that were behind a business were smashed, along with windows in a vehicle that was parked on the property. The vandalism is believed to have occurred between 5 p.m. on May 24 and 8 a.m. on May 25. The cost to replace the damage items was over $3,000.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000. 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 #: 2022-685117

May 27, 2022, Middleton, Nova Scotia…Annapolis District RCMP is seeking public assistance in a break-in investigation in Middleton.

On April 30, 2022, Annapolis District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a shed on Marshall St. in Middleton. RCMP investigators learned that a number of items were stolen including chainsaws, gas powered trimmers and were stolen from the shed. The cost of the theft has been valued at over $20,000.

Over the last 4 weeks, RCMP investigators have continued to gather evidence and information on this incident. Investigators are now seeking assistance from the public to further the investigation.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000. 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 #: 2022-572095

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 11:45 p.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience Store located at 6130 Chebucto Rd.  A man entered the store, showed the employees what appeared to be a firearm, demanded money and then fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash and cigarettes.

The suspect is described as white, with a medium build wearing black shoes, gray shorts, black shirt, black jacket, red baseball cap, grey mask and gloves.

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.

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May 25, 2022, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a break and enter involving a theft of firearms in Lower Sackville.

On May 24, at 8:19 a.m., officers responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Sami Dr. Officers learned that a safe containing five handguns was stolen. It included a:

• Ruger model 57
• Glock model 17 Gen5
• Glock model 19 Gen4
• Glock model 22
• Rock Island Armory model M1911A1Fs

RCMP believe the suspect gained access to the home through the back door sometime between May 19 and May 24.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Halifax District RCMP, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

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

File #: 22-61425

May 25, 2022, Upper LaHave, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating the theft of a truck from a property in Upper LaHave.

Sometime between 6:00 p.m. on May 23 and 10:00 a.m. on May 24, a 2005 Toyota Tundra was stolen from the driveway of a residence located on Hwy. 332.

The black 4 door truck, with Nova Scotia license plate ABN46, has a wooden frame and the name “Ron” stenciled on the driver’s door. The vehicle identification number is 5TBDT48135S499838.

The Tundra was last seen in the Colchester area yesterday morning.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-634-8674. 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 # 2022-679925

Police are investigating a break and enter that occurred in Dartmouth this weekend.

On May 22, at approximately 3:20 a.m. police responded to an intrusion alarm at Leonardo’s Convenience Store at 95 Caledonia Road. A man had broken into the store, stolen merchandise and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as white and was wearing a grey mask, black jacket with a hood and blue gloves.

Police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to contact 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 using the P3 Tips App.

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May 19, 2022, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMPis investigating multiple thefts from residential construction sites in Hammonds Plains.

On May 18, Halifax District RCMP responded to a theft at a residential construction site on Hammonds Plains Rd. in Hammonds Plains. Officers learned that a metal break tool used to bend aluminum was taken from the property under renovation. The tool, valued at $3,600, was secured outdoors with a chain at the front of the property. The Belfor brand tool is chrome and red in colour and has a unique serial number.   

On May 12, Halifax District RCMP received a reports of a theft from an enclosed trailer and break ins at multiple homes under construction on Voyageur Way in Hammonds Plains. Officers learned that the suspect(s) took numerous power tools, from a secure enclosed trailer, three pallets of flooring and other various construction materials stored in the homes. The cost of the items stolen is estimated to be over $20,000.

We encourage the public to remain vigilant, continue to secure their valuables and to call 911 if they observe suspicious activity near residential construction sites.

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

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 1:45 a.m. officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the area of Cavendish Road. A man presented a gun and demanded cash and property from a delivery driver. The man obtained a quantity of cash and other property. The driver was not physically injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as white, with a heavy build, approximately 5’10” tall with dark hair and facial hair. He was wearing dark clothing at the time of the incident.

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.