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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday evening.

At approximately 8 p.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred near St. Agnes Junior High School located at 6981 Mumford Road in Halifax. A group of approximately 10 youths approached two other youths who were walking by the school. The group targeted one victim by assaulting him and robbing him of money and property.

One of the suspects is described as a teenager with black hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black t-shirt and black shorts.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the incident 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.

Case #22-102791

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax early this morning.

At approximately 1:30 a.m. police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the Shell gas station located at 2616 Robie Street. A man entered the store, assaulted the employee and threatened to stab the employee with a needle. The man then fled on a bicycle with a quantity of cigarettes.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s and approximately 6’ tall. He was wearing a dark blue hoodie, dark coloured pants, a blue medical face mask and was carrying a bag.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the incident 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.

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Halifax District R.C.M.P. looking for assistance with information in relation to the Break and enter into residence along Prospect road in West Dover, N.S. sometime in the area of April 2022. The suspect(s) entered home and stole numerous items from the residence.  Anyone with information that may lead to suspects is asked to contact Cst. Michael ELMS of Lower Sackville R.C.M.P.  902 244 7208.

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: 20- 97802 refers.

Police investigate suspicious circumstances

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred this weekend.

On August 13, police received a report of suspicious circumstances in the area of Kearney Lake near Larry Uteck Boulevard. At approximately 8 p.m., a man approached four youths who were walking on a pathway in the area and asked them if they wanted to see his truck. The man was not known to the youths, and when they turned around and ran towards Larry Uteck Boulevard, the man followed them until they reached the street. He then turned and walked back along the pathway. The youths left the area and reported the incident to a trusted adult who contacted police.

The man is described as white, 30 to 40 years old, approximately 5’10”and 190 lbs. with dark buzzed-cut hair and facial stubble. The suspect was wearing a red and black hoodie and jeans and was carrying a black backpack.

Anyone with information in relation to this 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Police file 22-99215 refers.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Dartmouth.

At approximately 9 p.m., police received a report that a robbery had occurred at the No Frills store at 118 Wyse Road. A man entered the store, concealed a number of items and brandished a knife when confronted by staff members. The man fled the store on foot with the items. No one was physically injured during the incident.

The suspect is described as a Black man in his mid-30s with a medium build and a groomed beard. He had red reading glasses and was wearing a black hoodie with red dots, dark blue pants and carrying a red and blue re-usable shopping bag.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information about the incident 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.

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Police Investigate Stolen Vehicle Collision – Halifax

At 9:00 p.m., on the 16th of August, Halifax Regional Police responded a report of a SUV striking a barrier and the male driver running from the vehicle in the Walmart parking lot, 220 Chain Lake Drive Halifax.

Police located the abandoned SUV with significant damage and confirmed the vehicle was stolen.  Officers quickly located the driver nearby inside another business in the 200 block of Chain Lake Drive and arrested the driver without incident.  A 21-year-old male from Halifax is held for court and is facing Theft and Possession of a Motor Vehicle and Breaching Probation. 

Police are asking anyone with information about 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.

Police file 22-100548 refers.

RCMP investigating report of indecent act

August 15, 2022, Valley, Nova Scotia… Colchester County District RCMP is investigating a report of an indecent act that occurred near Salmon River Rd. in Valley.

Today, at approximately noon, Colchester County District RCMP responded to a report of a man exposing himself near Salmon River Rd. in Valley. RCMP officers learned that a man approached two children on a trail behind an elementary school on Salmon River Rd. and exposed himself. The children returned to their parents nearby and reported the incident to them. 

The man is described as being older, white, clean shaven with grey hair and a thin build. He was wearing a blue shirt and grey shorts.

RCMP officers and an RCMP police dog searched the area but didn’t locate the man.

Anyone with information regarding the man or this incident is asked to contact the Colchester County District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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.

The investigation is ongoing.

File #: 2022-1153231 refers.

Police investigate weapons incidents and charge man with weapons offences

Police investigated two shootings that occurred in Halifax last night and arrested a man in relation to weapons offences.

At approximately 10:30 p.m. police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Micmac Street and Chisholm Avenue. A residence in the area had been struck with bullets. There were no reported injuries. A dark-coloured vehicle was seen in the area at the time of the shooting.

At approximately 10:45 p.m. police responded to a report of gunshots in the area of Bently Drive. Officers located evidence of a shooting in the area. There were no reports of injuries or property damage.

At approximately 12:45 a.m. officers located a single vehicle crash into a power pole in the area of Lacewood Drive near Lincoln Cross Drive. The vehicle matched the description from the earlier incident. Evidence of a shooting was located with the vehicle and a loaded handgun was seized. The driver of the vehicle was arrested without incident.

Shiquawn Marcel Upshaw-Paris, 26, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today to face charges of:

• Possession of a weapon dangerous to public peace
• Unsafe storage of a firearm
• Unauthorized possession of a firearm
• Possession of a firearm without a license
• Possession of a firearm in a vehicle
• Possession of a loaded prohibited or restricted firearm
• Possession of a firearm contrary to a court order (x 2)
• Improper storage of a firearm
• Breach of a court order (x 3)

The investigations are in the early stages and investigators in the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are looking at commonalities between the incidents to determine if they are related. Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

Police lay charges in relation to child pornography investigation

Police have laid charges after conducting a search in Halifax in relation to a child pornography investigation.

Investigators in the Internet Child Exploitation (ICE) Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division conducted a search of an address in Halifax after receiving information that an individual had obtained and was sharing pornographic material of children online. Investigators seized a number of electronic devices for forensic analysis.

Brandon Markell Heighton-Brown, 35, is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court at a later date to face charges of:

• Accessing child pornography
• Possession of child pornography
• Distribution of child pornography

Anyone with information on child pornography is asked to file a report by calling police at 902-490-5020 or by using Cybertip, Canada’s National Tip Line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children, at www.cybertip.ca.

August 14, 2022, East Preston, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide believed to have occurred on Brian St. in East Preston.

This morning, at approximately 2 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a suspicious death on Brian St. in East Preston. RCMP officers found the body of a deceased man on the side of the road at the end of a driveway. The RCMP is investigating the death as a homicide.

At this time, we believe the incident was targeted in nature. There is no risk to the public.

The investigation is being led by the Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, Northeast Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit, RCMP Forensic Identification Services, RCMP police dog services and Halifax District RCMP.

Anyone with information regarding the identity of the victim or 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.

Police file # 22-999359 refers