RCMP investigating theft of firearms

March 4, 2022, Three Brooks, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in to a home on Three Brooks Rd. in Three Brooks that resulted in the theft of firearms.

On March 3, at approximately 10:35 a.m., police responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Three Brooks Rd. in Three Brooks. Police learned that during the break-in, 10 firearms were stolen, including a revolver, a pistol, shotguns and a rile. A crossbow was also stolen. Police have identified a black sedan as being involved in the break-in.

The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with video surveillance on their property, or who observed a black sedan on Three Brooks Rd. between 5:30-7:30 a.m. on March 3, 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 #: 2022-265087

RCMP are asking residents to check their properties after responding to numerous thefts and break-ins

March 3, 2022, Elmsvale, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating a vehicle theft and a theft of tools on Cirrus Ln. in Elmsvale.

On March 2, at approximately 6 a.m., police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle on Cirrus Ln. in Elmsvale. The vehicle is described as a grey 2013 GMC Sierra bearing Nova Scotia license plate GBW436.

Shortly after the vehicle was stolen, police responded to a break-in at another property on Cirrus Ln. Police learned that shop tools, a welder and a sander had been stolen.

Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact the 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.

File #: 22-24784, 22-24785

Police investigating suspicious circumstances  

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

At approximately 12 p.m. a man in a vehicle followed two 13-year-old youths who were walking in the area of Swanton Drive, Garett Street and Dorothea Drive in Dartmouth. The vehicle drove past the youths multiple times and slowed down as it passed them. The man did not say anything to the youths and appeared to be hiding his face with the hood of his sweater. The youths did the right thing and ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The man is described as white, approximately thirty to forty years old with a dark mustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt. The vehicle is described as an older model black Dodge Caravan covered in salt.

Anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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.

22-24507

Police investigate robbery

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

At approximately 1:10 p.m., police received a report of a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys on Mumford Road. A man came into the store, stole merchandise and then left the store. A loss prevention officer approached the man who presented what was believed to be a conductive energy weapon and threatened the officer with it. The suspect then left the area on foot accompanied by a woman.

The man is described as white, in his twenties, with an average height and build. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a mustard yellow and black jacket with a black and white camouflage patterned hooded sweater underneath.

The woman was described as white in her twenties with a thin build. At the time of the incident, she was wearing a beige and pink jacket.

Police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Case #22-24522

RCMP investigate break-in where firearms stolen

March 1, 2022, Lake Centre, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg District RCMP is investigating a break-in where firearms were stolen on New Cumberland Rd. in Lake Centre, Lunenburg County.

On February 25, at approximately 12:10 p.m., police responded to a report of break-in to a seasonal home on New Cumberland Rd. in Lake Centre. During the break-in, two unrestricted firearms, tools and jewelry were stolen. The break-in is believed to have occurred between January 20 and February 23.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Lunenburg District RCMP at 902-527-5555. 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.

File #: 2022-238204

Police investigate robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax today.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred at the CIBC located at 1809 Barrington Street. A man came into the bank, demanded money from a cashier and fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash. The cashier was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’6” tall with a medium build. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing dark clothing and a mask.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police request assistance in identifying theft suspects

Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance identifying three suspects in relation to a number of thefts that occurred throughout the region.

Since October 2021 police received 40 reports from various retail locations where the suspects enter a retail location, cause a distraction and steal cash from the register.

The first suspect is described a white man in his 30s, approximately 5’10” tall with a thin build, dark hair and brown eyes and a beard.

The second suspect is described a white man in his 30s to 40s, approximately 5’6” tall with a stocky build and brown eyes.

The third suspect is described as a white woman in her 30s, approximately 5’11” tall with a thin build and long reddish-brown hair.

Investigators are releasing photographs of the suspects and are asking anyone with information 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.

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

At approximately 08:30 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the NSLC located at 1075 Barrington St. in Halifax.  

A man came into the store and threatened staff with a weapon however, no weapon was seen.  The man fled the store on foot after taking some bottles of alcohol.  

The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a blue hoodie, sweat pants and a grey tuque.  No staff or members of the public were injured during this incident. 

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.

Police investigate robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

On February 21 at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred in a parking lot in the area of Salter and Lower Water streets. A man approached a man and a woman who had just exited their vehicle and demanded the vehicle keys. The suspect punched the man before the couple got back into their vehicle and drove away.

The suspect had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene.

The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’8” tall, 200 lbs. with blond hair.  At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red coat.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Police investigate robbery

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

On February 19 at approximately 9:25 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys store located at 210 Wyse Road. A man came into the store, demanded money from a cashier and fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash. The cashier was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’2” tall with light colored facial hair. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black two-toned hooded jacket.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.