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Police on scene of sudden death in Halifax

Police are on scene of a sudden death on Washmill Lake Drive in Halifax. It is in the early stages of the investigation. We are unable to provide any further details at this time.

Police are asking the public to avoid the area to allow officers to continue the investigation.

We are asking anyone who may have information on this incident to call 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. Police file number 19-174439 refers.

 

Police seek driver in relation to vehicle-pedestrian collision

Police are looking to speak with the driver involved in a vehicle-pedestrian collision that occurred in Halifax earlier this month.

On December 3 police received a report of a vehicle pedestrian-collision that had occurred earlier in the day. At approximately 6:35 p.m. a 26-year-old man was crossing Bell Road at Robie Street in a marked crosswalk where he was struck by a vehicle headed east on Bell Road. The vehicle initially stopped, and the occupants briefly spoke with the man before leaving the area without exchanging information.

The driver of the vehicle is described as a woman, 20-25 years old with dark medium-length hair and circular gold-rimmed glasses. The passenger is described as a woman, 20-25 years old with light-coloured medium-length hair. The vehicle was a dark-coloured, four-door car.

The occupants of the vehicle or anyone with information about this incident is asked 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. Police file 19-171103 refers.

Halifax Regional Police is seeking the public’s assistance in finding an expensive hearing device that was lost in Dartmouth.

On November 4, police received a report that a 93-year-old man had lost the external component of his hearing implant in the area of 102 Albro Lake Road on July 12. The area was searched at the time, but the device could not be located. As a last resort, the man’s family contacted police to see if the device had been turned in. Given the essential nature of the device, we want to make every effort to try to find it and return it to the owner.

The device is a RONDO 2 audio processor manufactured by Med-El. It is black, oval-shaped, 46.8 mm x 35.8 mm x 12.1 mm (1.8” x 1.4“ x 0.47”) and very lightweight. The device is valued at $10,000.

We ask anyone who may have found the device or has information on its whereabouts to call 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.

GO# 19-4001572

December 9, 2019, Brookside, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred at a residence on Lakewood Dr. in Brookside.

Between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on December 7, suspect(s) broke into a residence by entering through a window at the back of the home and left with with several items, including a 9-inch Acer laptop, a brown and black Louis Vuitton bag, a Tag Heuer watch and a pair of Ray Ban prescription sunglasses. The suspect(s) left the home by the front door.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please 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 # 19-172832

Police investigate robbery

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 3:34 a.m. this morning a staff member working at the Irving Service Station located at 280 Lacewood Drive reported being robbed at knife point.  A male entered the store armed with a knife, walked behind the counter and demanded money.  An undisclosed amount of cash was stolen during the incident.   The employee was uninjured and the suspect fled heading westbound on Lacewood Drive.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s, approximately 5’8” in height, slim build, scruffy black hair with a beard and moustache,  wearing an orange hoodie, black coat with security on the back, blue jeans and wearing gloves.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call 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 using the P3 Tips App. Police file 19-173060 refers.

Two adults arrested after weapons call

Halifax Regional Police has two adults in custody in relation to a weapons incident which occurred in downtown Halifax this morning.

At 2:18 am this morning Halifax Regional Police members were present at Argyle Street and Grafton Street.  Members observed a physical disturbance occurring and immediately intervened.  During the altercation members observed a female in possession of a handgun.

She was immediately disarmed and taken into police custody without further incident.  The handgun was seized by police.  There were no injuries to any of the participants.  Several participants involved in the physical disturbance fled the scene when the handgun was observed.

Police have a 22 year old female and a 22 year old male in custody facing several firearms related changes.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call 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 using the P3 Tips App. Police file 19-173036 refers.

 

 

 

 

Police Investigate Aggravated Assault – Dartmouth

At 8:00 p.m., on the 2^nd of December, Halifax Regional Police responded to an Aggravated Assault the Central Nova Scotia Correctional Centre, 90 Gloria McCluskey Ave Dartmouth.  A 46 year old male inmate was assaulted by a group inmates.  The victim sustained life threatening injuries and has been transported to the hospital.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section and Forensic Identification Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section 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.

Found human remains in Kings County

November 29, 2019, Grafton, Kings County, Nova Scotia . . . At 10:44 a.m. today, Kings District RCMP responded to a call of found human remains near Arnold Rd. in Grafton.

The RCMP and investigators from the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service are on scene and the investigation into the circumstances of the death is ongoing. Police are not able to release any identifying information about the remains until an identification has been made by the Medical Examiner.

File # 20191814031 refers.

Anyone with any information on this incident can call Kings District RCMO at 902 679 5555 or 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.

Police investigate robbery

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 1:40 a.m. this morning officers responded to a robbery at the Circle K convenience store located at 15 Fairfax Drive in Halifax .

A male entered the business gesturing as if he was in possession of a weapon.  He then rushed in behind the counter stealing cash and cigarettes. The staff member was uninjured during this incident.

The suspect fled the store heading in behind the business towards Fairfax Drive.

The suspect is described as a white male in his 20’s, approximately 5 feet 10 inches in height, wearing a ball cap, grey hoodie, black jacket, grey sweatpants and black shoes.

The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect is asked to call 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 using the P3 Tips App.

 

December 1^st, 2019 (4:55 a.m.)

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a break and enter that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 2:56 am officers responded to a report of a commercial alarm at the Sobeys Express Convenience Store, 5 Ruth Goldbloom Drive in Halifax.

Officers arrived on scene within minutes and discovered a break and enter had occurred.

The suspect broke the glass door, entered the business and stole cigarettes.

The suspect fled the scene in a late model Toyota Rav 4 with a spare tire on the back with a white cover.  The vehicle had chrome rims and a bug deflector.  There appeared to be a passenger in the front seat.

The vehicle was last observed heading onto Farnham gate Road towards highway 102.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anyone with any information on this crime can call Halifax Regional Police at 902 490 5020 or 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 19-169895 refers.