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Police are investigating a sexual assault that occurred in Halifax last week.

On June 10, police received a report of a sexual assault that had occurred at approximately 4:25 p.m. at the Walmart located at 220 Chain Lake Drive. While inside the store, a man touched a female youth who was not known to him in a sexual manner. He then fled the store.

The suspect is described as a white man, in his 30s to 40s, approximately 6’ tall, with medium build, a scruffy beard and wearing a ball cap, dark pants and a gray t-shirt/hoodie.

We are not releasing further details out of respect and concern for the victim’s privacy and well-being.

We encourage anyone who is the victim of a sexual assault to contact police. We want victims to know they will not be judged, and will be treated with compassion, dignity and respect throughout the investigative process. More information on reporting sexual assaults is available on our website.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area to call 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.

June 11, 2023, Tusket, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Rural RCMP is investigating a hit and run that occurred on Hwy. 3 in Tusket.

On June 8, 2023, at approximately 5 p.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP responded to a report of a hit and run on Hwy. 3 in Tusket. RCMP officers learned that a black car had been travelling on Frank Doucette Rd. when it failed to stop at a stop at the intersection of Frank Doucette Rd. and Hwy. 3. The black car struck the rear quarter-panel of a pickup truck, causing extensive damage to the truck. The black car then fled the scene.

The black car was driven by a woman and fled towards Hubbard’s Point. The car would have sustained damage to its front end. No license plate was obtained prior to the vehicle fleeing.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106. 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 #: 2023-804745

Sunday marks the first anniversary of the homicide of Nelson Tyrelle Beals and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On June 11, 2022, at approximately 2:10 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of shots fired on Viscaya Place in Dartmouth. Officers located Nelson Beals, 34, who had been shot and was deceased, at a residence. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled the manner of death to be a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Nelson’s murder. We are asking them to do the right thing and share what they know with police. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Nelson’s murder.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about Nelson’s murder 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.​

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June 9, 2023, Lower River Inhabitants, Nova Scotia…Richmond County District RCMP is investigating the theft of three crosses from a cemetery on Church St. in Lower River Inhabitants.

On June 1, 2023, Richmond County District RCMP received a report of three crosses having been stolen from a cemetery on Church St. in Lower River Inhabitants. RCMP officers learned that the crosses had been stolen sometime between May 27 and June 1.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to contact Richmond County District RCMP at 902-535-2002. 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 #: 2023-762558

June 8, 2023, Wolfville, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating a threat to Acadia University for the fall of 2023.

On June 6, 2023, Kings District RCMP received a report of a threat of a possible shooting at Acadia University. The threat was received in an email by Acadia University Safety and Security and, based on initial investigation, the information concerning the threat was being circulated on a social media platform. The threat indicated that a shooting would occur at Acadia University in the fall of 2023.

The investigation is ongoing at this time and Kings District RCMP is working collaboratively with Acaadia University Safety and Security with regard to safety planning. To date, the threat has not been corroborated or verified.

Anyone with information 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.

June 3, 2023, Digby, Nova Scotia…Digby RCMP Detachment has obtained a warrant for the arrest of a man charged in relation to incidents in Digby.

Alexander Andrew Baker, 28, of Digby, is charged with Break and Entering with Intent, Utter Threats, Mischief, Assault, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose (2 counts) and Breach of Probation (2 counts).

Baker is described as 5-feet-11 with brown hair and hazel eyes.

RCMP investigators have made several attempts to locate Alexander Andrew Baker, however they are requesting assistance from the public.

Anyone who sees Baker is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Digby RCMP Detachment at 902-245-2579. 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 #: 2023-775682

June 2, 2023, Alma, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating three separate arson scenes in Pictou County.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. this morning, Pictou County District RCMP and fire, responded to a report of a structure fire on Hwy. 4 in Alma. RCMP officers learned that a commercial structure was on fire and the Alma Volunteer Fire Department was able to extinguish it.

At approximately 2:25 a.m., a second fire was reported on Granton Abercrombie Rd. in Granton. RCMP officers learned that a green bin at the side of the road had been lit on fire. The fire department was able to successfully extinguish the fire.

Then, at approximately 2:40 a.m., a third fire was reported on Mount William Rd. in Mount william. RCMP officers learned that recycling bags at the side of the road had been lit on fire. RCMP officers were able to successfully extinguish the fire.

Initial investigation has determined that all three fires were the result of arson.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Pictou County 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 #: 2023-766682, 2023-757335, 2023-767357

Police are investigating the assault of a transit driver that occurred in Dartmouth last week.

On May 19 at approximately 3:30 p.m. officers responded to the report of a Halifax Transit driver who had been assaulted while the bus was stopped in the 100 block of Wyse Road.  A group who had been causing a disturbance on the bus while it was stopped at the Halifax Transit bridge terminal was asked to leave the bus by Halifax Transit staff. Two youths, who were with the group, ran to the next stop and got back on the bus through the back doors as other passengers were exiting. The youths assaulted the driver then fled the area on foot. The driver was treated at the scene for his injuries by EHS.

The first suspect is described as a Black male youth in his late teens, with short dreadlocks, wearing a white sweater, blue jeans, sunglasses, and a medical mask.

The second suspect is described as a Black female youth in her late teens wearing a black top and pink leggings.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects 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.

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Pictou County RCMP received a report of theft of cooper and mischief to a wind turbine on a property, located on  6 HWY in Marshville.

Sometime between April 25th and the morning of April 27th an unknown person(s) stole some cooper wire from the power lines that were connected to the wind turbine.

The commission of such an event is very dangerous and it occurred months after the electrocution death of a person who was engaged in the commission of a similar offence in Nova Scotia.

Anyone with any information about this crime are asked to contact Pictou County RCMP at 902 485 4333 or they can leave an anonymous tip by calling Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1 800 222 TIPS (8477), or on-line at crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police file 2023 558801