March 23, 2021, Heatherton, Nova Scotia… Antigonish County District RCMP is investigating after anti-Indigenous graffiti was discovered on Highway 104 near Heatherton.

Yesterday morning, RCMP received a complaint from a passing motorist alerting them to the graffiti. The offensive graffiti was removed from the roadway by the Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact Antigonish RCMP at 902-863-6500 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 # 2021-381812

March 23rd, 2021 (02:30 AM.)

Police investigate Robbery    

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At 01:50 AM on March 23rd, officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Needs Convenience, located at 6130 Chebucto Road, in Halifax. A man entered the store and produced a knife and demanded the money from the cash register. He was last seen walking South bound on Windsor Street. The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 5’4” in height, approximately 40-50 years of age, with a dark brown beard. He was wearing a dark coloured toque, black jacket, grey sweatpants, and grey and white 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. March 23rd, 2021 (02:30 AM.)

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.

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Pictou County RCMP responded to a report of stolen truck on March 20th, 2021. 1/4 tank of gas. Vehicle details : Beige/tan 2008 Chev Silverado, 4 door. NS marker, DYB4VFF.  Distinguishing features; Westville Fire decal on back window, large light bar on the front bumper, chrome tool box in the bed of the truck, all 4 door bottoms are black in color due to body repair. Pictures of actual truck attached. Please contact  the Pictou County RCMP at 902 485 4333 if vehicle is located or submit an anonymous tip to: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or via phone at 1 888 222 8477 (TIPS ) or via the P3 app.

Police file number 2021- 366216 refers.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating two suspicious circumstances incidents that occurred early this morning in Halifax.

At 12:09 p.m. police responded to a report that a resident had observed a man on the fire escape outside their residence on Victoria Road. The man left the area in an unknown direction of travel.

At approximately 12:39 p.m. police responded a report that a resident on Lucknow Street had observed a man outside their window approximately 20 minutes earlier. The man ran from the area when the resident opened the curtains.

Officers checked the area in both incidents, but the man was not located.

The suspect in the first incident is described as a large man, approximately 6’, wearing a black hood and a white mask. The suspect in the second incident is described as a large man. Police are considering the possibility that it is the same suspect in both incidents.

Anyone with information about these incidents or video from the area is asked 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.

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At 10:30 p.m. 18 March, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a male sprayed Bear Spray in the 0-100 Block of Albro Lake Road Dartmouth.  Two suspects armed with bear spray entered an apartment and assaulted an adult male inside.  The suspects fled in dark SUV in an unknown direction.  The victim, a 34 year old male, was checked by paramedics for non-life threatening injuries.  There is no suspect information at this time.

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.

Police investigating assault on bus driver 

Police are investigating an assault on a bus driver that occurred last night in Dartmouth. 

At approximately 11:55 p.m., officers responded to Kennedy Drive following a report that a Halifax Transit bus driver had been assaulted. A male passenger assaulted the bus driver and another passenger who had intervened to assist the driver. The suspect exited the bus, and then damaged the door when he attempted to re-board the bus. He then left the area and damaged a vehicle parked on the street as he walked away. 

The suspect is described as white, in his twenties, thin build, 5’10” to 6’, brown hair in a pony tail, short brown beard and wearing a green vest. 

Anyone with information on this incident 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.

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March 18, 2021, Boylston, Nova Scotia… Guysborough District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in solving a suspicious fire at a residence on Reddys Hill Rd.

Last night, at approximately 11:53 p.m., RCMP and Milford Haven Fire and Emergency Services were called to an address on Reddys Hill Road in Boylston, where a residence was on fire. The structure incurred extensive damage; however, there were no injuries, as the residence was unoccupied at the time. The fire is believed to be suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Guysborough RCMP Detachment at 902-533-3801. 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 # 2021-354031