February 17, 2023, South Rawdon, Nova Scotia…East Hants District RCMP is investigating vandalism to a church on Cross 3 Rd. in South Rawdon.
On February 12, 2023, East Hants District RCMP responded to a report of vandalism to a church on Cross 3 Rd. in South Rawdon. RCMP officers learned that someone had spray painted swastikas and unknown lettering on the side of the church. It is believed that the vandalism occurred overnight between February 11 and 12. Based on the initial investigation, the incident is believed to be a hate-motivated and the investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077. 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 are requesting assistance in identifying the suspect of a theft of a motor vehicle that occurred in Dartmouth last year.
On December 21 police received a report of a man who stole a truck that was parked in the area of Borden Avenue. The suspect arrived in a white Chrysler 300, which left the area after dropping him off. The suspect stole the truck and left the area.
The suspect is described as a white man with a beard and was wearing a black jacket with a white triangular logo on the left bicep, grey sweatpants and dark shoes.
Anyone with information about the incident, video from the area or the suspect’s identity 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.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax.
At approximately 3:43 p.m., officers responded to the report of a robbery that occurred in the 5500 block of Spring Garden Road. A male entered the business and demanded money. The suspect is described as a white male, late 20’s, wearing a red Nike track suit with white stripe down the arms and legs, dark colored toque, grey and black backpack, green sunglasses, camo style face mask. The male had a large black handgun with him at the time of the robbery. Male left the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and headed toward Robie Street.
Anyone with information about this incident or video from the areas 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.
February 14, 2023, Springhill, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP continue to investigate the suspicious disappearance of Jessie Morrissey.
On February 14, 2022, Jessie Morrissey was reported missing. He was last seen near snowmobile Trail 104 in Leamington on February 13 at 9:30 p.m. Morrissey has not been seen or heard from since.
Cumberland County District RCMP believes that there are people who have information that may lead to finding out more about the circumstances of Morrissey’s disappearance.
Cumberland County District RCMP has so far led multiple days of ground and air searches with assistance from local Ground Search and Rescue Teams, RCMP Police Dog Services and Air Services; interviewed more than 40 people with assistance from the RCMP’s Interview Assistance Team and Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit; and executed Record Access Orders and Search Warrants to collect evidence.
Each time information or a tip is received, investigators follow up to find out more about the circumstances of Morrissey’s disappearance.
If you have information about this investigation, please contact the investigative team at 902-667-3859. 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 are advising citizens to be cautious of a scam targeting seniors that is continuing to occur throughout our region.
Investigators from the Financial Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division have received more than 44 reports over the last few months in relation to a scam intended to defraud seniors of their money. In total, it is believed that the scammers have defrauded victims of hundreds of thousands of dollars.
In each incident, the victim received a call from someone pretending to be a family member who indicated that they had been arrested and are in jail. Another person representing themselves to be from the legal system became involved in the call and informed the victim that they need to pay money to have their loved one released from custody.
In some of the cases, the suspect then arranged to pick up the money in person. The suspect is described as a Black man in his 20s to 30s, approximately 6’ tall with short dark hair and glasses.
In two instances, the suspect(s) have identified themselves as a police officer. We are advising citizens that police will never make this type of call. If you receive a call from someone representing themselves as a police officer and they request money for bail, this is a scam. Do not provide or confirm any personal or financial information and hang up the phone.
Police remind people to be suspicious of any emails or calls asking for money and to make sure the caller is legitimate before providing any money. You should not give personal information to anyone, whether solicitation occurs by email, telephone or in person, unless you have initiated the contact or you are certain of the identity of the individual and/or the legitimacy of the organization they claim to represent.
Call police at 902-490-5016 if you’ve lost money or your identity has been compromised as the result of a scam. You can report a scam where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or call 1-888-495-8501.
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Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance that occurred in Halifax last week.
On February 10 at approximately 1:30 a.m. a man ran toward a group of people who were walking in Point Pleasant Park and continued to chase them to their vehicle. The group left the park, and no one was injured.
The man is described as approximately 6’2” tall, 200 lbs. and was wearing a black trench coat, a black shirt and a ski mask at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information about 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.
Police are continuing to investigate a shooting that occurred in Halifax last night.
At approximately 7:35 p.m. officers responded to a report of a shooting in the area of the 2400 block of Gottingen Street in Halifax. Officers located a man who had been shot. He was transported to hospital with what are believed to be life threatening injuries.
A number of streets in the area were closed to allow officers to conduct the investigation. All streets have been reopened and officers are no longer on the scene.
The investigation is ongoing by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax this morning. At approximately 7:04 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience Store at 6130 Chebucto Road. A woman came into the store, demanded money and cigarettes and assaulted the employee. the employee suffered non-life-threatening injuries, the suspect fled the area on foot. The suspect is described as a white woman in her twenties, with tattoos on both side of her neck, wearing a black toque, black hoodie, grey sweatpants and white shoes.
Anyone with information about the incident or video from the area 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.
Police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred in Halifax last month.
On January 31 at approximately 3:45 p.m. a man broke into a vehicle that was in a parking lot in the 3600 block of Barrington Street. The man stole property and fled the area on foot.
The suspect is described as white, in his 20s to 30s, with a slim build, brown hair and glasses. At the time he was wearing a black jacket, black pants and a grey and black hat.
Anyone with information on the man’s identity or the incident 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.
February 9, 2023, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia…Colchester County District RCMP, and the Truro Police Service, have obtained arrest warrants for the arrest of a man charged in numerous incidents that occurred throughout Colchester County over a 2-year span.
Christopher George Rae, 50, is charged with Uttering Threats, Fraud, Personation with Intent, Impaired Operation and Failure to Comply with Conditions.
Rae is described as 5-foot-9, 225 pounds with light brown hair and blue eyes.
Police have made several attempts to locate Christopher Rae, however are requesting assistance from the public.
Anyone who sees Rae is asked to refrain from approaching him and to call police. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Colchester County District RCMP at 902-883-7077 or the Truro Police Service at 902-895-5351. 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
