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Police are looking for the public’s assistance to identify two suspects in relation to a break and enter in Halifax that occurred in early March. 

On March 5, police received a report that a break and enter had occurred late the previous night at Vaporhub located at 8 Oland Crescent in Halifax. The suspects forced open a door and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area. 

Police are releasing photos obtained from video in the area at the time of the incident.

Anyone with information about the people in the photos or the incident is asked 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.

Public Advisory: Counterfeit Canadian and American Currency in Halifax Region

The Financial Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is advising local businesses and citizens of the presence of counterfeit bills in our area.

There have been multiple counterfeit bills, Canadian and American, in a variety of denominations passed recently at local businesses.

It is a crime to make, pass or possess counterfeit money. Don’t become a victim – always check the security features in bank notes before accepting them: To learn more about security features on both Canadian and American bank notes visit:

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention

Don’t accept a bill you believe is counterfeit. If you think you’ve received a counterfeit bill or if someone attempts to use a bill that appears to be counterfeit, contact police at 902-490-5020.

RCMP seeking public’s assistance to identify suspect

 March 20, 2019, Arichat, Nova Scotia… Richmond County RCMP is seeking public’s assistance to identify a person of interest in relation to a theft from a business in Arichat.

At approximately 12:20 p.m. on March 16, a female suspect left a business on Highway 206 without paying for three bottles of alcohol.

The woman is described as approximately 5’6″, medium build with black hair. She was wearing a black jacket and light colored pants.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Arichat RCMP at 902-226-2533. 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. Police file #2019349137 refers.

Public Advisory: Counterfeit Canadian and American Currency in Halifax Region

The Financial Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is advising local businesses and citizens of the presence of counterfeit bills in our area.

There have been multiple counterfeit bills, Canadian and American, in a variety of denominations passed recently at local businesses.

It is a crime to make, pass or possess counterfeit money. Don’t become a victim – always check the security features in bank notes before accepting them:

To learn more about security features on both Canadian and American bank notes visit:

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention

Don’t accept a bill you believe is counterfeit. If you think you’ve received a counterfeit bill or if someone attempts to use a bill that appears to be counterfeit, contact police at 902-490-5020.

Police request public’s assistance with investigation into stolen RCMP firearm 

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are requesting the public’s assistance with the investigation into the theft of an RCMP service pistol from downtown Halifax that occurred last week.  

Police are releasing a photo of a suspect vehicle that was in the area at the time and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the vehicle’s owner and occupants.  The vehicle is described as a 2009-2014, white Acura TSX.

Investigators are also requesting anyone that may have video surveillance or dash camera video in the area encompassed by Brunswick Street, Spring Garden Road, Lower Water Street and Cogswell Street on March 9, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. to contact police. 

On March 9 between 7:30 p.m and 9:30 pm, an off-duty RCMP officer’s firearm was stolen from their personal vehicle in the 1500 block of Granville Street in Halifax. Also taken were three magazines and ammunition. 

The firearm is described as a silver 9mm Smith & Wesson model 5946 pistol with an RCMP logo showing “RCMP”, a silhouette of a horse and rider and “GRC” inscribed on the right side of the slide. The magazines are also silver. 

Anyone with information about this incident is asked 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.

RCMP make arrests and lay charges in Lunenburg County breaks

March 12, 2019 Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia . . . Between January 27 and February 18, there was a series of break and enters to businesses, homes and sheds in the LaHave and New Germany areas. Lunenburg District RCMP, along with Lunenburg RCMP General Investigative Section (GIS) and the Integrated South Shore Street Crime Unit (SCEU) investigated the crimes and arrested several people. Several charges have been laid to date:

Derick John Powers, 23, of Lunenburg was charged with:

• Break, Enter, and Theft (7 counts)
• Breach of Recognizance (9 counts)
• Possession of Stolen Property (2 counts)
• Mischief (1 count)

He was arrested, charged and taken to court on February 22 where he was remanded. He is scheduled to return to court on April 12.

Riley Paul Rhodenizer, 20, of New Germany was charged with:

• Break and Enter (3 counts)

He was arrested, appeared in court on February 27 and was released on conditions. He is scheduled to return to court on March 27.

Derrick Wayne Robar, 27, of Lunenburg was charged with:

• Careless Use of a Firearm
• Careless storage of a Prohibited Firearm
• Possession of a Weapon for a Dangerous Purpose
• Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
• Possession of a Prohibited Weapon
• Possession of a Restricted Weapon When Not Authorized

Robar was arrested, appeared in court on February 25 and was released on conditions. He is scheduled to return to court on March 27.

A 23-year-old woman from Bridgewater, a 29-year-old woman from East Dalhousie, and a 44-year-old man from New Germany have each been arrested for and are facing charges of 3 counts of Break and Enter and one count of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime. They were released following their arrests and are scheduled to appar in Bridgewater Provincial Court on April 24.

If anyone has further information about these types of crimes, or other incidents, please call your local RCMP detachment 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.

Police file #s 2019237115 / 2019228378 / 2019219570 / 2019230260 refer.

The 2017 death of the victim of an aggravated assault has been ruled a homicide and police are releasing the name of the victim.

On July 20, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., police responded to an injured person call at the corner of Buddy Daye and Gottingen Streets. Officers found a man with a head injury at the scene. He was transported to hospital with life-threatening injuries where he remained until he passed away on August 28, 2017.

The Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy, and after completing further in-depth testing, ruled the death a homicide. Investigators are now in a position to identify the victim as 51-year-old Benjamin Loka Lokeny of Halifax.

Through the investigation, officers obtained information that Benjamin had been assaulted by another man believed to be known to him. Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Benjamin’s murder and they are asking them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know.

Anyone with information about Benjamin’s murder 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 by using the P3 Tips App.

Our thoughts remain with Benjamin’s family and friends on the loss of their loved one.

Police are asking for the public’s assistance in relation to the theft of a microscope that was stolen from Dalhousie University.

On March 1, police received a report of a theft that had occurred at the from a lab in the Life Sciences Building at Dalhousie University in Halifax. On February 29, between 7:45 p.m. and 10 p.m., a Zeiss AxioLab A1 FL-LED microscope valued at over $30,000 was stolen along with a laptop computer.

Anyone with information in relation to the theft 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 by using the P3 Tips App.

March 11, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia . . . March is Fraud Prevention Month and the Nova Scotia RCMP want to help you recognize, reject and report fraud.

Every year, thousands of Canadians fall victim to fraud, losing millions of dollars. Most don’t think it could happen to them, but fraudsters use sophisticated ways to target people of all ages. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, Nova Scotians lost $375,476.87 to fraudsters in 2018.

The top five scams in Nova Scotia in 2018 based on dollar losses were:

1 – Romance scams

Scammers capitalize on the vulnerability of those looking for love or companionship to extract significant amounts of money from victims.

2 – Extortion scams

Scammers come up with new reasons why you urgently need to pay them money.

3 – Merchandise scams

Scammers sell fake, imitated or poor quality products and advertise them at low prices so the victim thinks they’re getting a good deal.

4 – Sale of merchandise by complainant

Scammers pose as online buyers and trick the seller into taking their merchandise, money, or both.

5 – Service scams

Scammers pretend to represent a well-known computer based company and claim the victim’s computer has viruses, or has been hacked, and must be cleaned. The victim pays for a service that was never needed.

The Romance scam has continued to be the number one scam affecting Nova Scotians for the past three years for both the general population and seniors specifically.

The best way to fight these types of crimes is through awareness and education. Throughout the month of March, Nova Scotia RCMP is sharing tips and tricks on social media to help you fight fraud, so be sure to follow us on Facebook (Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia) and Twitter (@RCMPNS). Also review the Competition Bureau of Canada’s Little Black Book of Scams to learn about the twelve most common scams affecting Canadians, how to protect yourself and what to do if you’re a victim