Category: Halifax

Police continue to investigate the murder of Ann Marie Masson

Sunday marks the 35th anniversary of the murder of Ann Marie Masson and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On March 28, 1986, at approximately 1:55 a.m., police responded to a report of an injured person in a residence in the 2400 block of Robie Street in Halifax. Police found Ann inside the residence deceased as a result of being stabbed.

The investigation revealed that Ann left her residence on Lemon Walk in Halifax, at 3 p.m. to go to her friends’ house on Robie Street where she was later found deceased.

Investigators believe there are people who have information about Ann’s murder. We hope that the passage of time will encourage someone to come forward with what they know; it is never too late and what might seem like an insignificant detail may help progress the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

Ann’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

 

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this afternoon in Halifax .

At approximately 4:12 pm. police responded to a robbery in progress at the Needs convenience located at 6130 Chebucto Rd in Halifax.  A man entered the store armed with a handgun and demanded cash. The man fled the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. There were no reported injuries.

The suspect is described as a heavy set white man, in his 40s, approximately 5’5″ tall. At the time he was wearing a grey jacket, blue jeans, black boots, blue toque and a black mask.

The investigation is in the early stages and investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or video from the area to contact police at 902-490-5016. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Assault with a weapon

Members of Patrol & the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating an assault with a weapon that occurred early this morning in Dartmouth.

At approximately 7:10 A.M, police responded to a report of a stabbing at a residence in the 0-100 block of Canso Lane.

Investigators located a 29-year-old woman who had been stabbed. The woman was transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious, but non-life threatening injuries.

Police remain on scene in the area. This matter is in the early stages of the investigation and limited details are available at this time. There is no ongoing threat or concern to the public.

 

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact 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.

 

Police continue to investigate the murder of Ryan Michael Nehiley

Today marks the second anniversary of the murder of Ryan Michael Nehiley and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 8:54 p.m. on November 23, 2018 Halifax Regional Police responded to a weapons call in the 0-100 block of Clovis Street in Halifax. Upon arrival, officers found Ryan inside his residence suffering from a gunshot wound. He was transported to hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.

Investigators believe that Ryan was shot inside his residence and that more than one person was involved in the offence.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Ryan’s murder. They are asking anyone with information, who has not already spoken with police, to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; what may seem like an insignificant detail could be the key to progressing the investigation into Ryan’s murder.

 

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

Ryan’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.

 

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Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a break and enter that occurred in Bedford where firearms were stolen.

Police received a report of a break and enter that had occurred on August 30 at a residence in the 600 block of Broad Street. The suspect forced entry into the building and into a storage locker located in the building’s underground parking. The suspect took a number of legally stored firearms and ammunition from the storage locker.

The suspect is described as a white man with a slim build. At the time of the incident he was wearing all black clothing, sweater and shorts, and a black ball cap, sneakers and a mask. The suspect left in a small four door vehicle.

 

Anyone with information about this incident, the identity of the suspect or video from the area 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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Halifax Regional Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 2:01 a.m. on September 5^th,  2020, officers responded to a report of a robbery at Needs Convenience Store located at 6130 Chebucto Road, Halifax. A lone male suspect entered the Convenience Store and demanded two cartons of cigarettes and produced a knife to the lone male employee. The male employee pushed the panic button and the suspect went behind the counter and took money from the till and cartons of cigarettes from the cabinet drawers.  The male employee was not injured. The suspect fled the Convenience Store and ran west bound on Chebucto Road.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 20-25 years old, 5’6” – 5’7” in height, slim build.  He was wearing an orange toque,  black cloth mask, fluorescent green t-shirt (no logo) over a long sleeved white shirt, dark pants  and dark sneakers with white soles.

Multiple police units attended the scene and are actively looking for the suspect. A K-9 officer attended the scene with the police service dog and located evidence associated to the robbery at the corner of Chebucto Road and St. Matthias Street. The service dog followed a track of the suspect which was lost on North Street. A Forensic Identification Officer attended and processed the scene. The investigation will be assigned to the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

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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September 5, 2020, Hubley, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a theft of construction equipment in Hubley.

Sometime on the weekend of August 8-10, various construction equipment was stolen from a shed at a home on St. Margaret’s Bay Rd. The suspect(s) may have been driving a silver SUV. The stolen items below have an estimated value of more than $40,000:

 

• Bosh Brute Jackhammers x 2
• Dewalt Jackhammer #D25891
• Hilti Chop Saw and four diamond blades x 2
• Generator Diesel Duromax XP12000E
• Stilh Blower Backpack Style
• Husqvarna Chainsaw #3596
• Bosch Grinders plus blades x 2
• Dewalt Reciprocating Saw 20V Max
• Sidewalk Chop Saw CC3500 Electric 30″ Blade
• Snow Blade Plow
• Hilti Reciprocating Saw Electric #WSR 1250-PE
• Power Tek Gas Water Pump
• Fuel Pump Plus Hose
• JPC60 Plate Compactor

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the 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.

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Police investigate robbery
Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred last night in Dartmouth.
At 8:45 p.m. on September 3rd, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Wilson’s Esso
on the Go, located at 174 Ochterloney St, in Dartmouth.

A man entered the store and produced a knife and then demanded the clerk give him cartons of cigarettes and the money from the
cash register. He was last seen leaving on foot towards Prince Albert Road.
The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white man with a stocky build, tattoos around his eyes, and on his
hands. He was wearing a camo jacket, burgundy hoodie, khaki pants, and light gray sneakers.

The investigation is in its early stages and Investigators with the General Investigation Section
of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation.
Updates on the investigation will be provided when available.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016.
Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or
submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.

Police continue to investigate murder of Douglas Keating

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Douglas Keating and and the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Douglas’ body was discovered by two pedestrians near the water tower behind 299 Main Avenue in Halifax around 10:50 a.m. on September 2, 2000. The investigation revealed that he had been assaulted and died of blunt force trauma. It is believed that Douglas was assaulted elsewhere, and his body was moved to where he was later found. Douglas was last seen alive the night before in the Fairview area.

 

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Douglas’ murder and we hope that the passage of time encourages 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 Douglas’ murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

 

This case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers cash rewards of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers must contact the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090, must provide their name and contact information, and may be called to testify in court. All calls will be recorded. The amount of the award will be based on the investigative value of the information provided.