Category: Crime Of The Week

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Kevin Sean Farren, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On March 9, 2012 at approximately 2:25 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at an address on Havenbrook Hill in Dartmouth. When officers arrived, they located Kevin Farren deceased inside the residence. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled Kevin’s death a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Kevin’s murder. We are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Kevin’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Kevin’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 the 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.

File #12-35847

Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in Halifax on the weekend.

On March 5, police received a report of an assault that had occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. on Quinpool Road near Windsor Street. A man in his seventies was walking in the area when a dog that was not on a leash started to jump on him. When the man attempted to push the dog away with his leg, the owner of the dog approached him and punched him in the face. The suspect took his dog and left the area on foot. The man went to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’2” tall with a greyish beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing silver wire rim glasses, a puffy coat, dark pants and boots. The dog is described as large with black curly hair.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 #22-26075

March 4, 2022, Three Brooks, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in to a home on Three Brooks Rd. in Three Brooks that resulted in the theft of firearms.

On March 3, at approximately 10:35 a.m., police responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Three Brooks Rd. in Three Brooks. Police learned that during the break-in, 10 firearms were stolen, including a revolver, a pistol, shotguns and a rile. A crossbow was also stolen. Police have identified a black sedan as being involved in the break-in.

The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with video surveillance on their property, or who observed a black sedan on Three Brooks Rd. between 5:30-7:30 a.m. on March 3, is asked to contact 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 #: 2022-265087

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.

File #: 22-24784, 22-24785

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.

22-24507

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.

Case #22-24522

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.

File #: 2022-238204

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.

22-24078

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.

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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.