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Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating property that has been stolen in relation to six break and enters that occurred earlier this month in Halifax.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating six break and enters that are believed to have occurred in the early morning hours between October 8 and October 12. In each incident, the suspect entered underground parking garages in the Clayton Park area and broke into multiple storage lockers and stole the contents.

Property that was taken includes:

• Barnett Vortex bow
• Cases of alcohol
• Power tools
• Several unique bicycles: 

• Carbon fiber Giant TCR Alliance W bicycle
• 2021 red Daymak Tofino X electric bicycle
• White with blue trim Cervélo R3 carbon fiber bicycle with black aero wheels
• Matte dark cyan KONA Big Honzo bicycle

The suspect is described as a man with short black hair, in his 40s, approximately 5’8” tall and 170 lbs. At the time of the incidents, he was wearing dark pants, grey t-shirt, black sneakers with white soles, a dark leather jacket.

Police are asking anyone with information about the suspect or the location of the stolen property 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.

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October 25, 2021, Trenton, Nova Scotia…Today marks 10 years since the murder of Edward William Phalen of Trenton.

On October 25, 2011, 44-year old Edward William Phalen was shot outside of a home on Mechanic St. in Trenton. He was the victim of a homicide.

The investigation revealed the victim had left his home to go to a nearby convenience store around 7:45 p.m. that evening. When the victim returned home, he was shot and killed by a person, or people, that were waiting for him. Police believe there are people who have information that could result in an arrest and charges.

The Nova Scotia Department of Justice is offering rewards of up to $150 thousand for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Edward William Phalen. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-896-5070. 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.

Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Service Patrol Division are investigating a robbery that occurred this evening in Bedford.

On October 23rd, 2021, at approximately 10:00 p.m., a male suspect entered the Petro Canada Service Station, located at 1611 Bedford Highway in Bedford. Suspect demanded cash and stated he had a firearm although none seen. Suspect was last seen leaving the area on foot, heading towards the Shoppers Drug Mart. No injuries. Small amount of cash taken.

Suspect is described as a white male, average height, late 20’s, wearing a hat, long shorts and a hoodie.  

Patrol officers, with the assistance of K9 officer, conducted an extensive search during preliminary investigation, however suspect has not been located at this time.

Police are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect to contact police by calling 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.

October 19, 2021, Greenfield, Nova Scotia…Queens District RCMP are asking for public assistance related to a break-in at a convenience store in Greenfield.

On October 6, police responded to a report of a break-in at a convenience store on Hwy. 210 in Greenfield. Police determined that three people had entered the store, stole a large quantity of liquor and cigarettes and then fled the area in a grey vehicle. The break-in occurred around 3 a.m.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721. 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.

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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred early Saturday morning in Dartmouth.

On October 16 at approximately 12:15 a.m. police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Roleika and Kennedy drives in Dartmouth. Officers located a residence that had been struck by multiple bullets. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area at the time of the incident 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police are investigating the theft of an Every Child Matters flag from the front of police headquarters that occurred early Saturday morning.

On October 16, an employee noted that the Every Child Matters flag was missing and that the flag pole attached to the front of police headquarters was damaged. Video footage shows five suspects, four males and a female, walking south on Gottingen Street. In the video, one of the male suspects walks up the steps at police headquarters at 1975 Gottingen Street and tears the flag from the pole, after which the group flees on foot heading south on Gottingen Street.

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

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information about this incident or video from the area is asked 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred in Dartmouth earlier this week.

A motor vehicle that was parked in the 300 block of Windmill Road was broken in to sometime between the evening of October 13 or early morning of October 14. Property was stolen from the vehicle including duty equipment and body armour belonging to an employee of the Nova Scotia Sheriff’s Service.

Anyone with information about this incident or video from the area is asked 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a sexual assault that occurred earlier this week in Halifax.

On October 11 at approximately 11:45 p.m. a woman flagged down a passing motorist on Kearney Lake Road and asked for a drive as her vehicle had broken down. The woman sexually assaulted the female driver during the drive.  When the vehicle stopped, the woman took the driver’s cell phone and fled on foot.

The suspect is described as white, in her late thirties, approximately 5’4” tall, 130 lbs., with medium- length black hair and a flower tattoo on her left hand. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a dark jacket and black pants.

 We are not releasing any further details out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and well-being.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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

On October 9 at a approximately 1:25 a.m. police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Shell gas station located at 130 Main Street. A man entered the store, threatened the employee and demanded cash. The suspect took a quantity of cash and fled on foot. The employee was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as white, in his thirties, approximately 5’5″ tall with a thin build. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, a black face mask, green/beige pants, and blue Adidas shoes.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App. 

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At approximately 02:35 a.m. hours, a male suspect entered the Needs Convenience store located at 33 Herring Cove Road, in Halifax. The suspect went behind the counter and began to fill a bag with packages of cigarettes and demanded the clerk give him money from the till. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount cigarettes, and money. There were no injuries to staff.

Patrol officers conducted an extensive search and preliminary investigation, but the suspect has not been located at this time.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years of age, approximately 5’8” to 5’10” in height, 150 to 175 lbs, short dark hair, wearing a dark coloured checkered jacket, dark pants and grey sneakers.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect to contact police by calling 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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