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

At approximately 12:50 p.m. police responded to a robbery at the Superstore located at 1075 Barrington Street. A man came into the store, presented a firearm and demanded cigarettes. The man took a quantity of cigarettes and fled the area on foot. No one was physically injured.

The suspect is described as a black man, 25-35 years old, wearing a brown mask, a dark hooded jacket with camouflage print and dark pants.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App. 

File #21-148238

Police are investigating three thefts of purses from shopping carts over the last two months.

Police are investigating three thefts, two that occurred on October 12 and November 20 at a grocery store and one that occurred on November 13 at a big box store, all on Mumford Road in Halifax. In each incident, one of the suspects approaches a woman and distracts her while the other suspect steals her purse from their shopping carts.

The first suspect is described as a white man in his forties, approximately 6’ tall, thin build with straight grey-blond hair and tattoos on his forearms.

The second suspect is described as a white woman, 25-35-years-old, approximately 5’4” tall, thin build with long blond hair and tattoos on her back and arms.

Anyone with information about the suspects 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.

GO #21-144291/126737/141199

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

At approximately 12:50 p.m. a 15-year-old youth who was waiting at the bus stop on the corner of Barrington Street and Duke Street was approached by a man who began making inappropriate comments toward the youth. The youth boarded a bus and the man followed the youth onto the bus continuing to make inappropriate comments. The youth was able to get off the bus in a public area while the man stayed on the bus. The youth reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The man is described as 20 to 25 years-old, Black male with a distinguished mustache with curls on the end. The man was wearing long white trench coat and holding a brown folder.

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.

Case # 21- 146444

November 26, 2021, New Edinburgh, Nova Scotia…Meteghan RCMP is investigating a fire that occurred overnight at a commercial fish plant in New Edinburgh.

At approximately 10:10 p.m. yesterday, Meteghan RCMP was dispatched to a report of a fire at a commercial fish plant on Riverside Rd. in New Edinburgh. Multiple detachments and several local volunteer fire departments attended the scene. The building was fully engulfed and embers were jumping across the road. Due to concerns for neighbouring homes and structures, police evacuated residents until the fire could be extinguished.

The fire was extinguished shortly before 3 a.m. and the building was completely destroyed. No one was in the building at the time of the fire and no one was injured.

Police held the scene overnight and the investigation is ongoing. At this time, the cause is unknown.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. 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 #: 2021-1764905

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

At approximately 12:01 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Circle K and Irving gas station located at 10 Highfield Park Drive. A man armed with a knife came into the store and demanded money. The man took a quantity of money and then fled the area on foot.

The suspect is described as white, slim build, approximately 5’3” tall, 126 lbs., 30-40 years of age. At the time the man was wearing a green coat, red hoodie style sweatshirt, black pants, black shoes, and a black face mask.

Investigators are asking anyone with information about the suspect or video from the area to contact police. 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 via the P3 Tips App.

Case #21-146628

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

At approximately 5 p.m. two men got out of a van and attempted to grab a 10-year-old child who was walking on Olivet Street. The child did the right thing and ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

Both men are described as 40-50 years old. One man is described as having a grey beard and wearing black clothing, and the other man is described as being bald.

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.

Case #21- 146031

Police are investigating the theft of a number of firearms from a business in Dartmouth that occurred earlier this morning.

At approximately 3:50 a.m. officers responded to an alarm at Nova Tactical located at 600 Windmill Road in Dartmouth. The suspects broke into the business and stole a number of firearms. The suspects fled prior to officers arriving on scene.

The incident remains under investigation by members of the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

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.

Today marks the third 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.

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.

File # GO#18- 181510

Halifax Regional Police are requesting the public’s assistance with the investigation into the theft of a painting from a Halifax gallery in September.

On September 29 police received a report that a valuable painting had been stolen earlier in the day from a gallery on Doyle Street.

Police are releasing pictures of the suspect and the painting and ask anyone with information on the identity of the suspect or the whereabouts of the painting to contact police.

The suspect is described as a man with dark hair and a receding hairline wearing a blue track suit (hoodie and sweatpants), black and white sneakers and what appears to be a black mask.

The painting is described as a small 8” X 10” oil painting by Marc Aurele de Foy Suzor-Coté, late 1800s to early 1900s. The painting is framed in a gold gilded frame and is valued at $12,500.

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.

21-120250

November 22, 2021, Lower Wolfville, Nova Scotia…Today marks fifteen years since the death of Leslie Conrad of Lower Wolfville.

On October 5, 2006, 45-year-old Leslie Ann Conrad disappeared from her home. On November 22, her remains were found by a hunter near Melanson Rd. It was determined that she was the victim of a homicide.

The Nova Scotia Department of Justice is offering rewards of up to $150 thousand for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the murder of Leslie Ann Conrad. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

The investigation is continuing and police are asking that anyone with information contact the Southwest Nova RCMP Major Crime Unit at 902-365-3120. If you would like to remain anonymous you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). A secure web tip can be submitted at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips App.

File #: 2006-1202552