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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in two robberies that occurred in Halifax and Dartmouth earlier this week.

At approximately 1:25 p.m. on August 9 police responded to a robbery at My Son’s Place pub and grill located at 223 Wyse Road in Dartmouth. A man entered the bar, produced a knife and demanded money from an employee. The man left the bar with an amount of money. The employee was not physically injured.

At approximately 11:21 p.m. on August 9 police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Jenny’s Place Pub at 6211 Lady Hammond Road in Halifax. Staff reported two men wearing masks entered the business demanding money. One suspect threatened he had a weapon. The suspects left on foot with an amount of money, in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured and no weapons were seen.

The first suspect is described as a man, 40-50 years of age, approximately 5’8” and heavy-set. He was wearing a baseball hat with a Toronto Blue Jays logo, a black sweater with “Canada” on the front, dark sunglasses, blue jeans, dark shoes, dark gloves and a blue disposable face mask.

The second suspect is described as a man, 30-40 years of age with a thin build. He was wearing a red mask and a black hooded shirt.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about these incidents 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.

On August 13th, 2021 shortly before midnight Halifax Regional Police officers responded to the Dartmouth General Hospital as a male victim arrived there with a gun shot wound.

Several officers attended the hospital and learned that the victim was walking in the area of Gaston Road and Portland Street when he heard what he thought were Fireworks going off and then he realized he had been hit with a bullet.  The victim then made his way to the hospital.

The victim suffered Non-Life-Threatening injuries. 

Investigators with the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.  The investigation is in its preliminary stages and is ongoing.   

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

August 12, 2021, Greenwood, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating after responding to an armed robbery in Greenwood.

At approximately 10:00 p.m. on August 10, police responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a gas bar and convenience store on Central Ave. in Greenwood. Upon arrival, police learned that an employee had been approached by an unknown man in the parking lot of the store. The suspect demanded that employee re-open the store to give him money. The suspect then displayed a firearm to the employee and demanded that the employee hand over their wallet. The suspect left the store parking lot on foot. No one was injured.

The suspect was wearing a dark blue hoodie with a dark bandana mask over their face. He is described as approximately 5-foot-5 and 140lbs. The suspect appeared to be in their early twenties and has what appeared to be brown hair.

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by the Kings District General Investigation Section and Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit. Anyone with information on, or who may have witnessed, this incident is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-765-3317. 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.

The Valley Integrated Street Crime Enforcement Unit is comprised of members of the RCMP and Kentville Police Service.

File # 2021-1182319

On return from a routine patrol early on August 7, police discovered that two police cars and a personal vehicle had been damaged. Further investigation revealed several large rocks scattered throughout the detachment parking lot that had been used to inflict the damage. No one was located by police in the immediate area.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Yarmouth Municipal RCMP at 902-742-9106. 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 # 2021-1160695

August 10, 2021, Lake Charlotte, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a home was broken into on Hwy. 7 in Lake Charlotte.

At approximately 9:30 a.m. on August 8, RCMP responded to a complaint of a break-in at a home on Hwy. 7. Police learned that a man had broken into the home at approximately 5:15 p.m. on August 7 while the homeowner was away. During the break-in, the male stole a gun locker containing a number of firearms and cash, a safe and a piggy bank. The suspect was observed leaving the home at approximately 5:25 p.m. on Hwy. 7.

Police have since identified the suspect as Justin Jody Dempster, 31, of Dartmouth. Dempster is also the subject of Canada-Wide Arrest Warrant for violating conditions of his Parole.

On August 9 at approximately 6:35 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop and located Dempster in a vehicle on Hwy. 7 in Sheet Harbour. Police attempted to arrest Dempster who then fled in his vehicle.

Dempster is described as white, 5-foot-10, 185 lbs, with short hair and brown eyes. Dempster’s tattoos include one on the right side of his neck, which is easily visible. Should you see Dempster, please don’t approach him and call 911.

Anyone with information on this incident or, anyone with information on Dempster’s whereabouts, is asked to contact 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 #: 21-95908, 21-96559

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At 11:21 p.m., on the 9^th of August, Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at Jenny’s Place, 6211 Lady Hammond Road, Halifax.  Staff reported two males wearing masks entered the business demanding money.  One suspect threated he had a weapon.  The suspects left on foot with an undisclosed amount of money, in an unknown direction of travel.  No one was injured and no weapons were seen.  The suspects are described as:

Suspect – Native Male, 30-40 years, medium build.  Wearing: Black mask, black hooded shirt with dark jacket and blue jeans.

Suspect – White Male, 30-40 years, thin build.  Wearing: Red mask, black hooded shirt.

Patrol officers, a Police Service Dog and General Investigation Section members responded and are actively searching for the suspects.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

August 9, 2021, Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of an indecent act that occurred last week on the Beechville Lakeside Timberlea (BLT) Trail.

At 7:26 p.m. on August 4, RCMP responded to a report that a man was masturbating beside the BLT trail near the Fraser Road entrance. The man is described as being in his late thirties or early forties, and having tan skin and grey/black hair.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Tantallon RCMP at 902-826-3101. 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 # 21-94302

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax over the weekend.

On August 7 police responded to a robbery at the Irving Circle K located at 5450 Inglis Street. A man entered the store, produced a knife and demanded money from the clerk. The man left on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of money. The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 20-30 years of age with short curly brown hair. He was wearing a black hat with an Atlanta Falcons NFL logo, face mask, sunglasses, hoodie, thick black leather gloves, dark grey sweat pants and black shoes. He was carrying a white bag with a colorful pattern.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident 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.

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

At approximately 4:45 a.m. on August 9 police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Demetreous and Bras Dor lanes. Officers located a number of spent shell casings on the ground. 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.

UPDATE: Police now investigating homicide

August 10, 2021, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia…The suspicious death of a 30-year-old Eskasoni man is now being investigated as a homicide.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. on yesterday, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Beach Rd. in Eskasoni. Police found a 30-year-old Eskasoni man deceased and his death has been ruled a homicide.

The investigation is being lead by the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Eskasoni RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 2021-1172563

August 9, 2021, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit with assistance from the Eskasoni RCMP is investigating the suspicious death of a 30-year-old Eskasoni man.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. this morning, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death on Beach Rd in Eskasoni. Investigators have since deemed the death to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Eskasoni RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 2021-1172563