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February 11, 2021, Priestville, Nova Scotia… Police are investigating two stabbing incidents that occurred in Priestville early yesterday morning.

On February 10 at approximately 2:50 a.m., Pictou District RCMP responded to a 911 call about a stabbing. When police arrived, a 33-year-old man from Westville was located next to a vehicle with stab wounds. At 3:25 a.m., a second victim, a 30-year-old man from Trenton, attended New Glasgow Regional Police to report that he had been stabbed. Both men were transported to the hospital by EHS with non-life threatening injuries.

An investigation has revealed that both victims were stabbed in Priestville at the same location by an unknown man.

Anyone with information on either incident is asked to contact Pictou 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: 2021181273 / 2021181305

Police are looking for the public’s assistance to solve the case of a Pedestrian Hit and Run on Dunbrack Street and Lincoln Cresent on January 4, 2021

 

On January 4, 2021 at about 10:28 p.m. a pedestrian was struck crossing the crosswalk at the corner of Dunbrack St. and Lincoln Cresent, in Halifax. The offending vehicle was a brown Hyundai Elantra. The passenger mirror was broken during the accident.

Anyone  with any information regarding this crime can call Halifax Police at 902 490 5020 or can leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers 1 800 22 8477 or can leave a tip on line at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or can leave a tip using the P3 app.

The police file number is 2021-1410.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Halifax.

At approximately 8:20 p.m. police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred in the 5400 block of Spring Garden Road in Halifax. The suspect approached an 85-year-old man who was walking in the area and demanded his wallet and backpack. The suspect took the backpack and fled the area on foot. The victim was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man in his mid 40’s, approximately 5’10”, thin face with two-day stubble and gray hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a dark-coloured parka with a hood over his head.

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.

Case #21-17218

The suspicious death that occurred on February 7, 2021 at the 600 block on Washmill Lake Dr. in Halifax has been ruled a homicide.

On February 7, 2021 at approximately 8:50 pm, Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons complaint at an address in the 600 block of Washmill Lake Drive in Halifax.  Officers located a deceased male upon arrival in the hallway of a building. Based on today’s autopsy, the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service has ruled the death a homicide and confirmed the male victim as 26 year old Brandon Polegato of Halifax. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.

The investigation, led by the Homicide Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division and including Forensic Identification officers, is ongoing and officers still remain on scene.

Police are asking anyone with information about this 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Case #21-16414

At approximately 5:15 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded a suspicious circumstances near Basinview Drive and Madison Drive in Bedford.  The caller reported a man in a van pulled up alongside a boy asking him to get in the car.  The boy did not know the man and ran to a nearby home for help.  The man drove away in an unknown direction.

The man is described as white, 40-50 years of age, clean shaven, short blond hair and a deep voice.  The vehicle is described as an older model Ford gold van with rust.

We commend the boy for doing the right thing by refusing to get into the vehicle, leaving the area and telling a trusted adult about the incident.

Police are asking the man or anyone with information about this 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.

Case # 21-15550​

Police are investigating two calls of similar suspicious circumstances that occurred over the last month.

The first incident occurred on January 15 at approximately 3 p.m. on Everette Street in Dartmouth. A woman pulled up alongside two boys and beckoned to them. The boys didn’t know the woman and quickly walked away. The woman drove away in an unknown direction.

The second incident occurred on February 1 at approximately 8 a.m. on Willett Street in Halifax. A woman pulled up alongside a boy and offered him a drive. The boy didn’t know the woman, and he refused the drive and continued walking. The woman drove away, heading down Willett Street.

The woman is described as white with a tanned complexion. She was driving a blue/grey older-model four-door car with brown leather interior.

We commend the boys for doing the right thing by refusing to get into the vehicle, leaving the area and telling a trusted adult about the incident.

Police are asking the woman or anyone with information about either 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.

Case# 21-6351 /21-13507

Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for two incidents where multiple vehicles were stolen last month in Dartmouth.

At approximately midnight on January 23, three suspects broke into Master Tech Auto located at 370 Windmill Road. The suspects took a number of vehicle keys and then drove away in three stolen vehicles.

At approximately midnight on January 31, four suspects broke into Capital Auto located at 294 Windmill Road. The suspects took a number of vehicle keys and then drove away in four stolen vehicles.

The incidents are being investigated by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators believe that the same suspects are involved in both incidents.

Suspect descriptions:

January 23 incident (collage 10036):

• Suspect 1: Wearing a black hooded sweater/jacket, black pants, white Nike shoes and white gloves.
• Suspect 2: Wearing a grey “Ecko” hooded jacket, black Puma track pants, black Nike shoes and red gloves.
• Suspect 3: Wearing a grey hooded jacket, black track pants (tucked into socks), white socks and black shoes.

 

January 31 incident (collage 13198):

• Suspect 1: Dark hair. Wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black sneakers.
• Suspect 2: Wearing a black hooded sweater, black pants with white lettering and white sneakers.
• Suspect 3: Wearing a grey hooded jacket, black track pants and white sneakers.
• Suspect 4: Wearing a grey hooded jacket, black track pants and white sneakers.

Anyone with information about either incident or video from the area is asked 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.

Case # 21-10036 / 21-13198

Police are asking for the public’s assistance identifying a man in relation to a sexual assault that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 12:10 p.m. a man approached a teenage male who was not known to him and attempted to touch him in a sexual manner. The incident occurred on a walking trail in the area of the 200 block of Thomas Raddall Drive.

The suspect is described as a white man, 60 to 70 years old, medium build, approximately 5’8” and balding with grey hair on the sides of his head. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a blue hooded jacket, jeans and black sneakers or boots. He was driving a grey Kia sedan.

Anyone with information about the man or the incident or video from 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Case # 21-14947