Category: Crime Of The Week

April 2, 2022, Colchester County, Nova Scotia… Police is investigating numerous vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles in the Colchester and East Hants area.

Between April 1 and April 2, 2022 police responded to four separate vehicle thefts in the Colchester area.  It’s believed that the thefts of vehicles took place during the night or early morning hours.  Two of the four vehicles have since been recovered by police. 

Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating the remaining two stolen vehicles:

• Blue 2016 Ford F-150, Nova Scotia licence plate GYD 239;
• Black 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, Nova Scotia licence plate CDA 051.    

During this same time period, East Hants District RCMP responded to two incidents of thefts from vehicles. Police learned that the suspects gained entry to the parked vehicles resulting in the theft of power tools such as a DeWalt brad nailer with the owner’s name on it, Milwaukee M18 cordless drill and a Milwaukee M18 reciprocating saw.   

To prevent thefts, police are reminding the public to lock their vehicles and to remove any valuables. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bible Hill RCMP at 902-893-6820 or East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App. 

File #’s: 2022-410124, 2022-410452 and 2022-410792

April 3, 2022, Cookville, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg County District RCMP is asking the public’s assistance to identify a man in relation to a theft from a store on Pine Grove Rd. in Cookville.

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 10:43 a.m., police responded to a report of a theft from a store on Pine Grove Rd. Police learned that a man filled a large recycling container with various boxes of sports cards. The man left the scene in an awaiting vehicle, after exiting the store through a fire exit with the stolen merchandise. The theft is estimated at approximately $5 000.

The man is described as a white male with a tattoo on the right side of his neck. The man was wearing an “Ecko” brand hat and a plaid colored jacket. The getaway vehicle was a red/burgundy Honda Civic with an unknown driver.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902-527-5555. 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 #: 2022-364969

Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred yesterday morning in Halifax.

At approximately 5 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report that a man had been stabbed in the 400 block of Herring Cove Road in Halifax. Officers located a 38-year-old victim inside a residence suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

The matter is currently under investigation, and it is not believed to be a random incident.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident. Anyone with information 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.

GO #22-37153

April 1, 2022, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMPis investigating a break and enter involving a theft of firearms at a home on Tynes Crt. in Lower Sackville.

On March 30, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a break and enter at a home on Tynes Crt. in Lower Sackville. RCMP learned that four non-restricted firearms were taken, including two semi-automatic rifles, one bolt action rifle and one break-action shot gun. Other items including ammunition, a hunting compound bow with arrows, hand tools and power tools were also taken.

RCMP believe that the suspect gained access to the home that morning, between the hours of 6 a.m. and 9:30 a.m, through the back door.

The investigation is ongoing and is being lead 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 #: 2022-36998

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a man with an outstanding Canada-wide arrest warrant.

• Robbery (x2)
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm in a motor vehicle
• Mischief
• Possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000
• Breach of a release order (x2)

These charges are in relation to two robberies on March 1, 2022, one at Ash Jewelry on Quinpool Road in Halifax and the other at Cash Trader in Lower Sackville. The suspects were located in the area of the Halifax Shopping Centre immediately following the robberies. The mall was secured while police searched for the suspects.

Officers arrested two of the three suspects at the mall and recovered the stolen property. On March 2, Daniel Christian Anthony Johnson, 27, and Colton Alan Grantmyre, 26, were charged in relation to the incidents.

Jamar Carvery, the third suspect, has not been located. He is described as 6’ tall, 185 lbs. with black hair and brown eyes.

Investigators are asking anyone who sees Jamar Carvery or has information on his whereabouts to call police at 902-490-5020. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

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22-24448 /22-24497

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred early yesterday morning in Halifax.

At 5:20 a.m. on March 27, 2022, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Irving gas station at 173 Herring Cove Road. A man entered the store and demanded money. The suspect then fled the store with a quantity of cash. There were no weapons observed and the employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a man, 5’6” with a thin build and wearing a checkered jacket and blue face mask.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) is asked 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.

File #22-35430

March 23, 2022, Port Lorne, Nova Scotia…Annapolis District RCMP is investigating the theft of firearms from a home on Brinton Rd. in Port Lorne.

On March 6, 2022, police responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Brinton Rd. in Port Lorne. Police learned that during the break-in a pistol, two revolvers, a shotgun and a crossbow were stolen. The break-in occurred between 5:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on March 6.

The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-665-4481. 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 #: 2022-281507

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier today in Halifax.

On March 21 at approximately 12:50 a.m., police responded to a report that a man had stolen a backpack from a woman. The woman was waiting for a friend in the 1700 block of Barrington Street when a vehicle pulled up beside her. A man exited the passenger side of the vehicle, grabbed her backpack and got back in the vehicle which then fled the area.

Through the investigation, it was determined that one of the victim’s credit cards had been used at a gas station in Dartmouth.

The suspect is described as a white man with a slim build and wearing a dark coat. The driver of the vehicle is described as a white man with short dark hair. The vehicle is described as a white four-door sedan.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to the incident or video of the area to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

March 21, 2022, Southville, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is investigating a break and enter involving a theft of firearms at a home on Langford Rd. in Southville.

On March 16, at approximately 10:35 a.m., police responded to a report of a break and enter at a home on Langford Rd. in Southville. Police learned that three non-restricted firearms were taken, including two break-action shot guns and one semi-automatic rifle. A large hunting knife was also taken.

Police believe that the suspect gained access to the home sometime during the night through the basement door.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. 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.

March 18, 2022, Debert, Nova Scotia… Colchester County District RCMP is asking for the public’s to identify a woman in relation to a credit card fraud near Plains Road in Debert.

On March 18, at approximately 5:53 p.m., police responded to a report of a parked vehicle that had been vandalized on Plains Road. Police learned that an unknown person(s) had broken a pane of glass to gain entry into the vehicle and had stolen a purse containing credit cards. The stolen credit cards were subsequently used to make purchases before the victim was able to cancel them.

Police attended a business where the stolen credit cards were used and obtained video surveillance.

The woman is described as white with dark hair that was in a bun at the time of the incident. She was wearing blue jeans with a blue jacket, a black shirt and black sneakers with a white sole. She was also wearing a black mask and sunglasses with gold or silver frames and a large necklace. Police believed that the female arrived at the business in a grey truck with an unknown male.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6820. 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 #: 2022-337300

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