On May 16 at 10:00 a.m. a male in his late forties about 6 feet tall wearing shorts, sandals and a navy blue t shirt and a lady in her late forties about 5’6″ with short blonde hair wearing jeans and a blue plaid shirt were seen attending a construction site on Ballam Lane in Lower Sackville and they stole several two by four lumber and loaded into their dark grey four door Honda. Photos of thieves are attached and the RCMP is looking for the public’s assistance in identifying the thieves.

Police all over HRM have been receiving an increased amount of thefts from construction sites. Anyone with any information regarding this crime, theft from other construction sites or any other crimes can call police directly at 902 490 5020 or can provide an anonymous tip at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or on-line at: crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app.

Police file 2021-62924 refers to this theft.

Halifax Regional Police is asking the public to be on the lookout for a boat that was stolen near Point Pleasant Park last year.

On May 29, 2020 police received a report of a boat that had been stolen from a dock in the south end of Halifax. The boat was described as a 17-foot white 2013 “Edgewater” model 170CC center console power boat. The boat has an estimated value of approximately $35,000.

The boat has been seen in the Sambro/Ketch Harbour Road area recently.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Halifax Regional Police at 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. 

File # 20-60785

May 25, 2021, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…The RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit is investigating a homicide that occurred in Yarmouth.

At approximately 11:30 p.m. on May 24, Yarmouth Town RCMP were called to a home on King St. for a man who was suffering from a gunshot wound. Police located a 41-year-old man outside the home. EHS attended, but the man succumbed to his injuries.

Chester St. is currently closed. The investigation is continuing and is being led by the RCMP Southwest Nova Major Crime Unit, with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section, Yarmouth GIS and Yarmouth Town members.

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

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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 # 21-721941

May 21, 2021, Westchester Mountain, Nova Scotia…Cumberland County District RCMP is investigating a suspicious fire at an abandoned structure on Westchester Rd. in Westchester Mountain.

At approximately 2:05 a.m. this morning, Cumberland County District RCMP and the Westchester Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Westchester Rd. The building was fully engulfed in flames and incurred significant damage. No one was injured as a result.

The fire is believed to be suspicious in nature, and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on the fire is asked to contact the Cumberland County District RCMP at 902-667-3859. 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 # 2021-698252

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May 19, 2021, Eastern Passage, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a lobster theft from a fishing boat in Eastern Passage.

Police were called to Government Wharf Rd. for a report of theft. Three crates of lobsters had been in the water and attached to a fishing boat at that location. Between May 17 at 4:30 p.m. and May 18 at 11:30 a.m. the crates were removed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact 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 # 21-58215

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect in a bank robbery that occurred in Halifax earlier this year.

At approximately 2:45 p.m. on February 11, police responded to a robbery at the Scotiabank located at 6005 Coburg Road. A man with a handgun entered the bank, demanded money and then fled on foot with a quantity of cash. The suspect was last seen running south on Robie Street. 

The suspect is described as white man with a medium build, approximately 5’6” to 5’8”. At the time he was wearing a blue winter jacket with the hood up, black pants and a black mask over his face. 

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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. 

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

At 12:45 a.m. on May 19th, officers responded to a report of suspicious fire located at a residence in the 0-100 block of Walker Street in Dartmouth.

It was first reported that 2 vehicles were on fire. Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded along with police. It was quickly determined that 6 vehicles were involved and damaged by fire. 4 were parked in a residence and 2 on the roadway.

No one was injured in this fire. The investigation thus far leads investigators to believe the fire was deliberately set.

The suspect was described as a white man, approximately 6’0” tall wearing cargo shorts. There was also a vehicle seen leaving the nearby area that is thought to be related. It was described as an older model, dark colored Toyota Corolla.  

Investigators are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

May 17, 2021, Terrance Bay, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP has charged a 34-year-old Mill Cove man following an altercation in Terrance Bay.

At approximately 9:40 p.m. on May 16, Halifax District RCMP received a 911 call about an altercation occurring on Terrance Bay Rd. in Terrance Bay. The investigation revealed that two fishermen had observed a vehicle driving erratically towards the area where they had set their nets. When they arrived at their nets, the two men were confronted by seven men in three vehicles. The fishermen were threatened and told to hand over their catch. 

Armed with weapons, the men blocked the fishermen to prevent them from leaving. They then had the fishermen drive to another area nearby where they had other nets set. The men left, and the fishermen were able to call police. One fisherman was injured during the incident after being struck with a weapon. He suffered minor physical injuries.

A short time later, Halifax Regional Police located one of the vehicles involved in Halifax, and the driver was arrested without incident. 

Jared Luben Young remains in custody and is scheduled to appear in Halifax Provincial Court today. He is charged with Kidnapping, Robbery, Forcible Confinement, Uttering Threats, Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose and Theft Over $5,000.

Police are looking for the other men involved. Anyone with information on this incident or the men involved is asked to contact 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.

May 14, 2021, Port Hastings, N.S…Port Hawkesbury RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in relation to a break-in and theft investigation at a local gas station.

On May 4, 2021, at approximately 5:30 a.m., a man broke into the Canadian Tire Gas Bar in Port Hastings by gaining access through the main door. The man proceeded to the cash register area and stole a large quantity of cigarette packages. The man is described as white with brown hair, and was wearing a camo ball hat, grey t-shirt, blue pants and sneakers. 

Anyone who has information about this incident or the person of interest is asked to call the Port Hawkesbury RCMP at 902-625-2220. 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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At approximately 11:00 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of gun shots with a male on injured in at the intersection of Broad Street and Farrington Way, Bedford.  Multiple officers responded to the scene and located an adult male with life threatening injuries consistent with a gunshot wound.  A number of officers are currently on scene, including K-9 and members of the Emergency Response Team.  There is no suspect description at this time. 

Investigators with the General Investigation Section and the Forensic Identification Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages.

Police are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.