August 9, 2021, Tantallon, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of an indecent act that occurred last week on the Beechville Lakeside Timberlea (BLT) Trail.

At 7:26 p.m. on August 4, RCMP responded to a report that a man was masturbating beside the BLT trail near the Fraser Road entrance. The man is described as being in his late thirties or early forties, and having tan skin and grey/black hair.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Tantallon RCMP at 902-826-3101. 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 # 21-94302

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax over the weekend.

On August 7 police responded to a robbery at the Irving Circle K located at 5450 Inglis Street. A man entered the store, produced a knife and demanded money from the clerk. The man left on a bicycle with an undisclosed amount of money. The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 20-30 years of age with short curly brown hair. He was wearing a black hat with an Atlanta Falcons NFL logo, face mask, sunglasses, hoodie, thick black leather gloves, dark grey sweat pants and black shoes. He was carrying a white bag with a colorful pattern.

Police 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.

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

At approximately 4:45 a.m. on August 9 police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Demetreous and Bras Dor lanes. Officers located a number of spent shell casings on the ground. At this time, no injuries have been reported.

The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area at the time of the incident 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

UPDATE: Police now investigating homicide

August 10, 2021, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia…The suspicious death of a 30-year-old Eskasoni man is now being investigated as a homicide.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. on yesterday, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death at a home on Beach Rd. in Eskasoni. Police found a 30-year-old Eskasoni man deceased and his death has been ruled a homicide.

The investigation is being lead by the Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit and is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Eskasoni RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 2021-1172563

August 9, 2021, Eskasoni, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit with assistance from the Eskasoni RCMP is investigating the suspicious death of a 30-year-old Eskasoni man.

At approximately 5:45 a.m. this morning, Eskasoni RCMP responded to a report of a sudden death on Beach Rd in Eskasoni. Investigators have since deemed the death to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

Further information will be provided as it becomes available.

The investigation is being supported by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Eskasoni RCMP. The Northeast Nova Major Crime Unit is asking anyone who has information about this incident to contact them at 902-896-5060. 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.

Our thoughts are with the victim’s family at this difficult time.

File #: 2021-1172563

August 8, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting on North Preston Rd. in North Preston.

At 6:02 p.m. this evening, police received a report of a shooting on North Preston Rd. Police responded and learned that approximately ten shots had been fired in the area. No one was injured as a result.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Halifax Integrated Guns and Gangs Unit, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning this incident 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 #: 21-96056

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August 7, 2021, North Preston, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating after responding to a shooting on Downey Rd. in North Preston.

At approximately 2:07 p.m. today, police received a report of a shooting on Downey Rd. Police responded and learned that a black Subaru Imprezza had been shot at numerous times by another vehicle. The Imprezza suffered damage as a result of the gunshots. The Imprezza had a number of occupants in the vehicle at the time but no one was injured. The suspect vehicle fled the area and was also occupied by a number of people.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Halifax Integrated Guns and Gangs Unit, which is comprised of members of the RCMP and Halifax Regional Police. The investigation is being supported by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with information concerning this incident 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 #: 21-95538

August 6, 2021, Cheticamp, Nova Scotia…The Cheticamp RCMP are asking for help from the public to identify an ATV and its operator that fled from police.

Around midnight on July 17, police were on patrol on the Cabot Trail when they observed an ATV driving down the road at a high rate of speed heading toward them. Police engaged their lights and sirens in an attempt to stop the ATV, which fled through a private yard. The ATV struck a well head which resulted in the driver being ejected. The driver returned to the ATV and fled into the woods, leaving behind a helmet and clothing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Cheticamp RCMP Detachment at 902-224-2050. 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 #: 2021-1038474

August 6, 2021, Weymouth, Nova Scotia…Digby RCMP is investigating after receiving a report of boats being cut from their moorings at a wharf in Weymouth.

On August 5 at 7:57 a.m.,Digby RCMP received a complaint of eight boats being cut from their moorings at a wharf in Weymouth sometime overnight. Police arrived at 8:09 a.m. and learned that ten boats had in fact been cut from their moorings and that all boats had been retrieved by their owners. None of the boats were damaged, however, a lobster crate containing approximately $800.00 worth of lobster was stolen from one of the boats.

The investigation is ongoing and is being supported by RCMP Special Tactical Operations and Street Crime Enforcement investigators. Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to contact the Digby RCMP at 902-245-2579. 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 RCMP in Nova Scotia have and will continue to take steps to ensure that those who unlawfully interfere with or threaten the safety of any person or property may be held accountable in accordance with the laws of Canada. The RCMP takes all matters seriously and fully investigates any complaints we receive. 

File #: 2021-1149415

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 11 a.m. police responded to a robbery in the 3500 block of Claremont Street. The suspect approached a woman in her 60s from behind, pushed her to the ground and continued to assault her. The suspect took the woman’s wallet and fled the area on foot, running north on Claremont Street and crossing Connolly Street.

The suspect is described as a white woman with a slim build, approximately 25-years-old, with blonde hair in a short ponytail. At the time of the robbery, she was wearing a white shirt, jeans and a black mask over her face.

Police are asking anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or video from the area to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Enfield RCMP is investigating two arsons in their area.

On 2021-06-25 @  01:53 hrs  East Hants RCMP were dispatched to a vehicle fire at a construction business on highway 2 in Elmsdale NS .  Investigation revealed that two trucks were burned and were a complete loss.  Another truck had heat damage.  Police file 2021-904183 refers.

On 2021-07-21 @ 01:38 hrs East Hants RCMP dispatched to a dump truck on fire at the same construction business on highway 2 in Elmsdale NS.  The truck was parked  in close proximity of a  building that occupies a licensed daycare.  There was no damage to the building.   The dump truck was a complete loss. Police file 2021- 1060305 refers.

Anyone with any information about these crimes are asked to call Enfield RCMP at 902-883-7077 or can submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers by calling 1 800 222 8477 or on line at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.