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Police searching for robbery suspect 

Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Halifax today. 

At approximately 10:30 a.m. police received a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Superstore Smoke Shop located at 3601 Joseph Howe Drive. A man entered the store demanded money then fled on foot with an amount of money.  There was no weapon seen and no reported injuries. 

The suspect is described as a white man in his fifties or sixties, 5’’6” with grey hair. He was wearing jeans and a black bomber-style winter jacket with fur on the hood. 

Police believe there may have been people who witnessed the incident and 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.

Police seek public’s assistance in identifying a suspect

Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the suspects in an assault that occurred last month in Halifax.

At approximately 5:15 p.m. on December 8 police responded to a report of a group of people fighting in the MacDonald’s parking lot located at 6982 Mumford Road. The suspects had left the area prior to police arrival.

While on scene police received a report that a man had been assaulted by a group of youths/young at the same location. The man and the group were involved in a verbal dispute when two of the members of the group assaulted him. The man attended the hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

 

The first suspect is described as a black man in his late teens or early twenties, approximately 5’10” with a thin build and wearing a reddish jacket.

The second is described as a black man in his late teens or early twenties approximately 5’6” with a thin build and wearing a dark jacket.

Police believe there may have been people in the parking lot who witnessed the incident and 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.

RCMP investigates shots fired

January 26, 2020, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of shots fired at a residence in Hammonds Plains.

At approximately 3 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of gun shots being fired at a residence on White Hills Rn. Four occupants were inside the residence at the time but no one was injured. The residence was found to have minor damage.

Police do not believe this was a random act.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 # 20-12083

Police Investigate Weapons Call – Shooting

At 11:30 p.m. 26 January, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a male shot at Connaught Avenue / Chisholm Avenue, Halifax.  Multiple officers responded to the scene and located an adult male with life threatening injuries.  The investigation is in the early stages and the General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.

Traffic Blocked:  All vehicle and pedestrian traffic on Connaught Avenue between Windsor Street and Regent Street and will remain closed for an extended period of time.

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.

Police warn public of fraudulent phone calls

Halifax Regional Police would like to notify the public of a recent increase in calls where a scammer identifies themselves as a police officer or representative of the Canada Revenue Agency and advises the caller they must pay money, usually by forwarding gift card information, or converting cash to Bitcoin, to avoid prosecution.

A common theme of late is the scammer will advise the victim they have been identified as possessing a number of fraudulent bank accounts. They are told a warrant has been issued and the police may already be on their way to arrest them. To avoid being arrested they are given the option of paying, usually by one of the above noted means.

No police agency, nor the Canada Revenue Agency will ever make such phone calls. The callers in these cases are scammers. Do not provide or confirm any personal information to the caller and hang up the phone.

Fraud prevention advice can be found on the Canadian Anti-fraud Centre website at:

http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm

 

 January 22, 2020, Pleasantfield, Queens County, Nova Scotia . . . Members of Queens District RCMP were called to the scene of a suspicious fire at 749 Old Garden Rd. at 7 a.m. on January 20. When police arrived on scene, they discovered a small cabin fully engulfed in flames. Local volunteer firefighters were also on scene and were able to extinguish the fire. Nothing other than the cabin was damaged, however the cabin was completely destroyed. The building was unoccupied and no one was hurt.

 

The RCMP has determined the fire to be suspicious in nature. Police are requesting assistance from the public to provide information about the cause. Anyone with information is asked to contact Queens District RCMP at 902-354-5721, or 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 # 202086975

Twelve firearms stolen from Kings County home

January 22, 2020, Aylesford, Nova Scotia . . . On January 20, Kings District RCMP responded to a call of a break and enter at a home on School House Rd. in Aylesford. When police arrived at the home, the victim told them that eight handguns and four AR-15 rifles had been stolen while the homeowner was out. All firearms had been properly secured and were stored in a locked gun safe. RCMP Forensic Identification Technicians are assisting with the investigation.

Kings District is asking for assistance from the public. Anyone who has information about suspects, or the location of these firearms is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 # 202089530

Police seek driver in vehicle/pedestrian collision

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a vehicle who was involved in a vehicle-pedestrian collision today in Dartmouth.

At approximately 7:30 a.m. police received a report of a vehicle/pedestrian collision at the intersection of Tupper and Pleasant streets. The pedestrian was in a marked crosswalk when they were struck by the vehicle causing them to fall. The pedestrian was not injured. The vehicle continued to turn on to Pleasant Street and left the area.

The vehicle is described as a red medium sized sedan with silver accents. The front driver’s window has a small amount of tint. The driver is described as a white man is his late 20s to early 30s.

 

Police are asking the driver or anyone who may have information on this incident 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 by using the P3 Tips App.

 

On the evening of December 10, 2019 suspects broke into a home on Lumsden Cresent in Lower Sackville and stole several wrapped Christmas gifts. Help police identify this person of interest in this crime. Investigators are and 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. Police file 2019-173987 refers.

Disappearance of Peter Anthony Walsh ruled a homicide

January 20, 2020, Colchester County, Nova Scotia . . . The disappearance of Peter Anthony Walsh is now being investigated as a homicide.

Walsh, known as “Tony” to his family and friends, was last seen on August 23, 2019 in Truro. His disappearance was being investigated as a missing persons file, however the evidence has now led the RCMP to rule the matter as a homicide.

“We appreciate the tips and information that have come to us as a result of the media releases and the video appeal. We believe there are people in the community who know what happened and we need them to come forward,” says Sgt. Glenn Bonvie, of Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit. “Our focus continues to be on the family and on getting answers for them as we try to determine what happened to Tony,” he continues.

The RCMP continues to ask members of the public to come forward if they have any information about this incident. Information can be provided directly to the investigators by calling the RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit 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.

 

File # 20191296351