March 3, 2022, Elmsvale, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating a vehicle theft and a theft of tools on Cirrus Ln. in Elmsvale.
On March 2, at approximately 6 a.m., police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle on Cirrus Ln. in Elmsvale. The vehicle is described as a grey 2013 GMC Sierra bearing Nova Scotia license plate GBW436.
Shortly after the vehicle was stolen, police responded to a break-in at another property on Cirrus Ln. Police learned that shop tools, a welder and a sander had been stolen.
Anyone with information about these incidents 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.
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.
At approximately 12 p.m. a man in a vehicle followed two 13-year-old youths who were walking in the area of Swanton Drive, Garett Street and Dorothea Drive in Dartmouth. The vehicle drove past the youths multiple times and slowed down as it passed them. The man did not say anything to the youths and appeared to be hiding his face with the hood of his sweater. The youths did the right thing and ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.
The man is described as white, approximately thirty to forty years old with a dark mustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt. The vehicle is described as an older model black Dodge Caravan covered in salt.
Anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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.
Police are investigating a robbery that had occurred in Halifax yesterday.
At approximately 1:10 p.m., police received a report of a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys on Mumford Road. A man came into the store, stole merchandise and then left the store. A loss prevention officer approached the man who presented what was believed to be a conductive energy weapon and threatened the officer with it. The suspect then left the area on foot accompanied by a woman.
The man is described as white, in his twenties, with an average height and build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a mustard yellow and black jacket with a black and white camouflage patterned hooded sweater underneath.
The woman was described as white in her twenties with a thin build. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a beige and pink jacket.
Police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
March 1, 2022, Lake Centre, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating a break-in where firearms were stolen on New Cumberland Rd. in Lake Centre, Lunenburg County.
On February 25, at approximately 12:10 p.m., police responded to a report of break-in to a seasonal home on New Cumberland Rd. in Lake Centre. During the break-in, two unrestricted firearms, tools and jewelry were stolen. The break-in is believed to have occurred between January 20 and February 23.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Lunenburg 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.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax today.
At approximately 1:15 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred at the CIBC located at 1809 Barrington Street. A man came into the bank, demanded money from a cashier and fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash. The cashier was not physically injured.
The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’6” tall with a medium build. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing dark clothing and a mask.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance identifying three suspects in relation to a number of thefts that occurred throughout the region.
Since October 2021 police received 40 reports from various retail locations where the suspects enter a retail location, cause a distraction and steal cash from the register.
The first suspect is described a white man in his 30s, approximately 5’10” tall with a thin build, dark hair and brown eyes and a beard.
The second suspect is described a white man in his 30s to 40s, approximately 5’6” tall with a stocky build and brown eyes.
The third suspect is described as a white woman in her 30s, approximately 5’11” tall with a thin build and long reddish-brown hair.
Investigators are releasing photographs of the suspects and are asking anyone with information 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.
At approximately 08:30 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the NSLC located at 1075 Barrington St. in Halifax.
A man came into the store and threatened staff with a weapon however, no weapon was seen. The man fled the store on foot after taking some bottles of alcohol.
The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a blue hoodie, sweat pants and a grey tuque. No staff or members of the public were injured during this incident.
The investigation is in its early stages. 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 robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.
On February 21 at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred in a parking lot in the area of Salter and Lower Water streets. A man approached a man and a woman who had just exited their vehicle and demanded the vehicle keys. The suspect punched the man before the couple got back into their vehicle and drove away.
The suspect had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene.
The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’8” tall, 200 lbs. with blond hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red coat.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last week.
On February 19 at approximately 9:25 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys store located at 210 Wyse Road. A man came into the store, demanded money from a cashier and fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash. The cashier was not physically injured.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’2” tall with light colored facial hair. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black two-toned hooded jacket.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the integrated Human Trafficking Team wants victims of human trafficking to know that police are here to help.
Our first priority is the safety of victims. Members of the Human Trafficking Team work with community partners to support victims, address their specific needs and get them to safety. Victims will be treated with dignity and respect and their safety will remain our primary goal. We want to assure victims that the decision to participate in the investigation is theirs and we will respect their wishes.
Human trafficking is a criminal offence that involves controlling, forcing, intimidating, or deceiving a person of any age in order to exploit them through various forms of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Investigators in the Human Trafficking Team focus on targeting those who are responsible for coercing people into the sex trade.
We need the public’s assistance to stop the exploitation of people in our community.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking:
902-490-5142 to contact the integrated Human Trafficking Team. Please note this line is not monitored 24/7. To file a report and have an officer follow up with you, please call 902-490-5020. If safety is of immediate concern, please call 911.
902-449-2425 to contact the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Team, 24/7.
Tech Approach to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
February 22, 2022, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… A new tech approach aims to provide direct access to information on how to recognize the signs of Human Trafficking and report it.
A quick response (QR) code launched today provides direct access to information on how to recognize the signs and report human trafficking in Nova Scotia. The QR codes are included on posters and stickers that will be distributed throughout the province. The initiative is being led by the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit and is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Justice.
The QR Codes can be scanned quickly and unobtrusively and will provide rapid access to resources on human trafficking and contact information to report suspected cases, including the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking tip line, 902-449-2425, which is monitored 24/7 by an investigator in the human trafficking unit. In cases or emergency or concerns for safety the public is reminded to report these situations to their local police or through 911 to obtain immediate police assistance.
Recognizing the signs of human trafficking
Someone might be a victim of human trafficking if they:
are in a new relationship and are treated like a prince or princess
need to regularly check in with someone via cell phone or text
change in physical appearance (such as having hair and nails done)
receive expensive gifts for no reason
start wearing new clothing, lingerie, designer shoes and handbags
withdraw from family and friends
not in control of their personal documents (driver’s licence, passport, etc.) or money
started a job that sounds too good to be true
*It is possible that victims might not recognize they’ve been recruited into human trafficking and are now in a dangerous situation.
In addition to the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline, resources are also available by calling the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (833) 900-1010 (24/7- multilingual) or the Halifax Regional Municipality Integrated Human Trafficking Team (902) 490-5142 (not monitored 24/7).
“In addition to calling the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit tip line at (902) 449-2425, the QR code provides discrete access to resources and a connection to members of the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit. It is another way to enable those impacted by human trafficking to seek help and empower residents of Nova Scotia to know the signs, report and help disrupt Human Trafficking in our province.”
Insp. Murray Marcichiw, Officer responsible for the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit and Officer in Charge of Major Crimes, RCMP Nova Scotia
“Human Trafficking has been hiding in plain sight in our communities for many decades. We must see it and name it before we can respond to it effectively.”
Charlene Gagnon – Manager, Advocacy, Research, New Initiatives and Home for Good, YWCA Halifax
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Note to media: Cpl. Dave Lane, Investigator, Provincial Human Trafficking Unit, is available for interviews.
