A Business Break and Enter occurred at Jeddore Variety Store on 2021-04-25 at 0200 hours. The lone suspect took cigarettes and was driving a grey Dodge Calibre.
Anyone with information on this theft can call Halifax District RCMP at 902 490 5020 or can leave an anonymous tip at Crime Stoppers by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or leave a tip on-line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.
| Police file number 21-48819 |
June 5, 2021, Lower Sackville, NS… Halifax District RCMP is investigating two suspicious incidents of males approaching youth in the Lower Sackville area.
On June 4, just after 11:00 a.m., members of the Lower Sackville Detachment responded to local a Junior High school, after it was reported an unknown male had approached one of the students at recess and requested they come with him. The male left when the youth said no. Extensive patrols of the area were made by responding officers, but the male was unable to be located.
Later that same day, just before 8:00 p.m., the Lower Sackville Detachment were contacted about an unknown male who had approached two children at a park near Westpoint Drive in Lucasville. The male had tried to get one of the children to come with him. The children were able to leave the park and report to a parent. Again, extensive patrols of the area were made, but the male could not be located.
The first male is described as being in his 20s, bearded, with tanned skin and dark hair in a bun with a blue or purple streak in it. The male was wearing a black face mask, a black hoodie, and pants with flames on them.
The second male is described as approximately 30-years-old, wearing a black beret, a black coat, and blue jeans.
The investigation is currently ongoing, and the two incidents are not believed to be linked, at this time. Halifax District RCMP would like to speak to these two persons of interest regarding the circumstances of the interactions.
Anyone with information regarding 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 # 21-66013, 21-66261
Today marks the thirtieth anniversary of the murder of Carla Gail Strickland and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.
On June 5, 1991, at 12:58 p.m., police responded to a report of person who was believed to be deceased along the north side of Lake Mic Mac adjacent to Highway 118 in Dartmouth. The victim was identified as Carla Gail Strickland and the Medical Examiner Service determined her death to be a homicide.
The investigation revealed that Carla had spent the evening of June 2, 1991, celebrating a friend’s birthday at a popular Halifax club. She then went to Albro Lake Beach in Dartmouth with three other people where they stayed until dawn when Carla was dropped off at the Tim Horton’s on Wyse Road in Dartmouth. This was the last time Carla was seen.
Investigators believe that there are people who have information that could help solve Carla’s murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.
Investigators ask anyone with information about Carla’s murder to contact 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.
Carla’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 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.
91-8005
June 2, 2021, Mount Denson, Nova Scotia…West Hants District RCMP is investigating mischief to a boat launch off Schurman Rd. in Mount Denson.
On December 21, 2020, the West Hants District RCMP received a report of nails being placed on the boat launch off Schurman Rd. in Mount Denson. Police attended the area and located 2-inch nails on the boat launch. On May 18, 2021, West Hants District RCMP received a second complaint of nails being placed on the boat launch.
The investigation is ongoing and investigators have asked that anyone with information related to this incident contact West Hants District RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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 # 2020-1849293, 2021-683546
On May 31st, 2021 Pictou County RCMP responded to a B&E at Tri County Towing, 554 MacLellan’s Brook Rd., Pictou County. The police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects involved in this break and enter who broke into a secured compound and stole items from a vehicle.
People with information on the identity of these thieves can call the Pictou County RCMP at 902 485 4333 or they can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can submit a tip at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or can submit a tip using the P3 app.
Police file 2021757286 refers.
At 1:40 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a Break & Enter at the Esso gas station located at 1505 Bedford Highway, Bedford. Officers discovered the door of the business was damaged and forced open. Two suspects fled in a blue pickup truck prior to police arrival with an undisclosed amount of cash in an unknown direction of travel. No one was injured. Patrol officers searched the area, but have not located the suspect or vehicle.
The suspects are described as two white males wearing dark hooded shirts and jeans.
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.
On May 16 at 10:00 a.m. a male in his late forties about 6 feet tall wearing shorts, sandals and a navy blue t shirt and a lady in her late forties about 5’6″ with short blonde hair wearing jeans and a blue plaid shirt were seen attending a construction site on Ballam Lane in Lower Sackville and they stole several two by four lumber and loaded into their dark grey four door Honda. Photos of thieves are attached and the RCMP is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the thieves.
Police all over HRM have been receiving an increased amount of thefts from construction sites. Anyone with any information regarding this crime, theft from other construction sites or any other crimes can call police directly at 902 490 5020 or can provide an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on-line at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.
Police file 2021-62924 refers to this theft.
Halifax Regional Police is asking the public to be on the lookout for a boat that was stolen near Point Pleasant Park last year.
On May 29, 2020 police received a report of a boat that had been stolen from a dock in the south end of Halifax. The boat was described as a 17-foot white 2013 “Edgewater” model 170CC center console power boat. The boat has an estimated value of approximately $35,000.
The boat has been seen in the Sambro/Ketch Harbour Road area recently.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 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.
File # 20-60785
May 25, 2021, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred in Yarmouth.
At approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 24, Yarmouth Town RCMP were called to a home on King St. for a man who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police located a 41-year-old man outside the home. EHS attended, but the man succumbed to his injuries.
Chester St. is currently closed. The investigation is continuing and is being led by the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, Yarmouth GIS and Yarmouth Town members.
Our thoughts are with the victim’s family during this difficult time.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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 # 21-721941
May 21, 2021, Westchester Mountain, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned structure on Westchester Rd. in Westchester Mountain.
At approximately 2:05 a.m. this morning, Cumberland County District RCMP and the Westchester Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Westchester Rd. The building was fully engulfed in flames and incurred significant damage. No one was injured as a result.
The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature, and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859. 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 # 2021-698252
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