Halifax Regional Police responded to a suspicious circumstance call in Halifax earlier this week.

On September 29 at approximately 10:15 p.m. a man approached a 15-year-old youth who was walking on St. Pauls Street in Halifax. The man attempted to get the youth to go with him, and when the youth refused, he attempted to grab the youth. The youth ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The suspect is described as in his thirties, approximately 5’5” tall, 140 lbs. with short curly black hair, a full beard and a mustache. He was wearing a red shirt and black pants at the time of the incident.

Police are looking to speak with the man or anyone who may have information in relation to his identity or this incident. Anyone with information 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.

October 1, 2021, Gaspereau, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is investigating after an armed robbery at a gas station on Gaspereau River Rd. in Gaspereau yesterday.

At approximately 9:00 p.m. on September 30, police were dispatched to a complaint of an armed robbery at a gas station on Gaspereau River Rd. Police learned that a woman had entered the gas station and asked for cigarettes. When the employee returned with the cigarettes, the woman threatened the employee with a weapon and demanded money. The woman then fled the store with the stolen cigarettes and money.

The woman is described as being 5-foot-2 and was wearing a black mask, a black sweater with pink-striped arms, and grey pants with a dark stripe.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 #: 2021-1471790

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Investigators with the Halifax Regional Police Patrol Division along with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax this morning.

Just after 1:00 a.m., a male suspect entered the Irving Circle K store located at 2499 Robie St,in Halifax. The suspect was seen acting suspiciously by staff and moments later went behind the counter and demanded the clerk fill a bag full of cigarettes. The suspect had a needle in his hand and threatened to harm the clerk if he did not comply. An undisclosed amount of packages of cigarettes were taken. There were no injuries to staff.

Patrol officers conducted an extensive search and preliminary investigation, but the suspect has not been located at this time.

The suspect is described as a white male, 25-35 years of age, approximately 5’6” in height, 150 lbs, facial hair, wearing a dark coloured sweater, and red shirt.

Investigators are asking anyone who has any information on this incident or the suspect to contact police by calling 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 earlier this week.

Police responded to a robbery that had occurred at approximately 10 p.m. on September 27 near the 5200 block of Albemarle Street. Two men, one armed with a knife, approached another man and demanded money. The men forced the victim to go to a nearby bank machine and withdraw an amount of cash. The suspects fled the area on foot. The victim was not physically injured.

The first suspect is described as white in his twenties, approximately 5’6” tall, 150 lbs., with long brown hair. At the time of the incident he was wearing a red and blue “camo” t-shirt, gray jogging pants, black and white shoes and a black baseball hat. The second suspect is described as a man in his twenties, approximately 5’10” tall, with a thin build.  At the time of the incident he was wearing a black and green sweatshirt, black and green sweatpants, black running shoes, and a gold baseball hat.

The investigation is ongoing and 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 are investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 5 p.m. officers located a man who had been assaulted near the intersection of West and Agricola streets. A man punched the victim, causing him to fall to the ground, and then took some property from the victim before leaving the area in a vehicle.

The suspect is described as a Black man, approximately 5’11” tall with a medium build and a shaved head. At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a white t-shirt, light coloured blue jeans, white sneakers and reading glasses. The suspect left in a vehicle believed to be a black Chevrolet Cruz.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone who may have 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.

On September 27th at approximately 4:25 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a retail outlet in the 0-100 block of Washmill Lake Drive, Halifax for a report of security officer who had been stabbed.

The male security officer confronted a suspect who was stealing merchandise from the store at which point the suspect turned on the guard stabbing him in the arm. The victim received non-life threatening injuries and was transported to the hospital for treatment. 

The suspect fled the area on foot and is described as a male, 25-30 years old, 6 feet tall wearing blue jeans, sneakers and a baseball hat. The suspect has not been located. 

This matter is in the early stages of the investigation, 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.  

Today marks the first anniversary of the disappearance of Ryan James Jessop and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Ryan has not been in contact with family members since September 2020. This is out of character for him, and his family and police are concerned for his wellbeing.

Investigators have determined that Ryan was last seen in the area of Dartmouth Crossing on the evening of September 27, 2020.

Ryan is described as white, 5’ 10”, 175 lbs. with dark brown hair and green eyes. He was last seen wearing a blue track suit and a black puffy Guess vest.

Police are asking anyone with information in relation to his disappearance 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 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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September 26, 2021, Windsor, Nova Scotia … Windsor West Hants RCMP is investigating after an early-morning robbery on Saturday at a business in Windsor.

On September 25, at 3:48 a.m., members were called to a business on Wentworth Road after an employee reported being robbed. The investigation determined that a woman had entered the business and showed a knife to the employee. She then took a quantity of cash from behind the counter before leaving. The employee was not injured and immediately called 911.

The woman is described as white, approximately 5-foot-8, wearing a red hooded sweatshirt and dark-coloured track pants.

Windsor West Hants RCMP continue to investigate.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to contact Windsor West Hants RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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 # 20211440646

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September 24, 2021, Millbrook, Nova Scotia… Millbrook RCMP are investigating after a report of shots fired in Millbrook.

On September 24, at approximately 2:50 a.m., Millbrook RCMP responded to a report of shots fired on Martin Cres. Police located damage to a home, but no one was injured. The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information regarding this incident, contact the Millbrook RCMP at 902-893-6819. 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 # 20211433963

September 24, 2021, New Minas, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating three commercial break-ins that occurred in the early morning hours of September 14.

Between 2:15 and 5:30 a.m., three business were broken into by the same three suspects. Entry was gained into the businesses by breaking the front window of each one. The businesses were located on Commercial St. in New Minas, Main St. in Wolfville and Hwy. 1 in Grand Pre. During the break-ins lottery tickets, cigarettes and fireworks were stolen.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to the contact the Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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 #’s: 2021-1377864, 2021-1377972, 2021-1378190