Police are investigating an arson that occurred earlier today in Halifax.

At approximately 5:26 a.m. police and Halifax Regional Fire & Emergency responded to a structure fire in the 3600 block of Lynch Street in Halifax.  Fire attended and extinguished the blaze. Fire investigators believe the fire was intentionally set and the arson investigation has been turned over to police.  There were no reported injuries.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

Case #20-84813

July 24, 2020, Berwick, Nova Scotia…Kings District RCMP is asking for public help to solve a break and enter to a downtown business in Berwick, which resulted in the theft of cigarettes.

The morning of July 23, Kingston RCMP responded to a break and enter at a business on Commercial St. in Berwick. When police arrived, they found that the front door made of glass had been smashed. It appeared that this allowed the suspect to enter the store.

Surveillance footage shows the suspect entering the store and immediately dumping out the contents of a garbage can. They then locate cigarettes and put them into the garbage can and carries the garbage can with cigarettes out of the store.

The suspect was wearing a light coloured hoodie with the hood up, gloves, dark coloured pants and dark coloured shoes with light soles.

Anyone with information on these incidents is encouraged to contact Kings District RCMP in Kingston at 902-765-3317. Should you wish to remain anonymous, please 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 #: 2020-1018935

On July 23, 2020 at 10:15 p.m., Halifax Regional Police were dispatched to 2616 Robie Street, Halifax, the Shell Gas Station/Needs Convenience Store, for a robbery in progress. Suspect used a firearm in the commission of the offence. No injuries.

Suspect described as a white male, believed to be in his 20’s, approximately 6 feet tall, slim build, wearing a grey hoodie, black face mask, and black pants. Suspect took cash from the till. Suspect was last seen leaving the area on foot, heading towards Clifton Street. K9 dispatched to scene.

Multiple police units assisted with scene containment and search of suspect. Suspect not located at this time.

Police are asking anyone with information 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

case #20-84324

Police are investigating a report of shots fired that occurred yesterday in Halifax.

At approximately 4:25 p.m. police responded to a report of shots fired from a vehicle on Mayor Avenue in Halifax. Responding officers located a bullet hole in a residence. There were no reported injuries.

The investigation is in the preliminary stages and investigators in the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are asking anyone with information about this incident 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.

Case #20-83730

July 21, 2020, Plymouth, Nova Scotia . . . At 4 a.m., members of Pictou District RCMP responded to a call of an armed robbery at a service station on East River Rd. in Plymouth.

RCMP officers responded, and the learned that a lone suspect entered the store with a hatchet, and demanded cash and cigarettes from the cashier. There was no one else in the store at the time. The cashier complied, and no one was hurt. The suspect fled the store and the cashier pressed the panic alarm button, alerting police. Two witnesses who were outside saw the suspect get into the passenger side of a blue four door hatchback vehicle and quickly leave the area, towards New Glasgow on Park St.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6-foot tall with a heavy build, with a shaved head, wearing a black hoodie, dark shorts, white socks and black shoes. He was wearing a black face covering. An RCMP police dog and handler, as well as RCMP Forensic Identification Section, are assisting with the investigation.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-5151. 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 # 20201005549

The suspicious death of a woman who was found deceased on July 11 at an address in Dartmouth has been deemed a homicide.

At approximately 11:12 a.m., police responded to a report of a woman found deceased in a residence on Lynwood Drive. Information gathered during the investigation led investigators to believe the death of Eleanor Noreen Harding, 85, was suspicious.

The Medical Examiner has completed the autopsy and her death has been ruled a homicide.

The Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate Eleanor’s death and investigators are asking anyone who observed anything unusual in the area of Lynwood Drive between the evening of July 9 and the morning of July 10 to contact police.

Anyone with information about this incident or Eleanor’s recent activities is asked 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.

Our thoughts are with Eleanor’s family and loved ones at this difficult time.

Case #20-78905

Today marks the 20th anniversary of the murder of Tyrone Oliver and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On July 20, 2000 at 11:08 p.m., officers responded to a report of several shots fired in the 2400 block of Creighton Street. Officers located 20-year-old Tyrone Oliver at a basketball court, suffering from multiple gunshots wounds. He was transported to hospital where he died later that night. Police also responded to two stabbings and an assault around the same time and in the same vicinity of the homicide and believe all four incidents are related.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Tyrone’s murder and we hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Investigators ask anyone with information about Tyrone’s murder 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 texting a tip using the P3 Tips App.

Tyrone’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.

July 16, 2020, New Minas, Nova Scotia . . . Kings District RCMP are looking to identify witnesses and persons who may have helped a victim of an Assault with a Weapon in New Minas, NS.

Kings District RCMP responded to a call at 3:15 a.m. on July 11. The caller reported a female being dragged into the woods where it is alleged she was assault by a female and three males with a knife.

A female and male have been arrested in relation to this investigation:

· A 21-year-old female from Kentville has been remanded into custody and is facing charges of Assault Causing Bodily Harm and Failing to Comply with a Release Order. She will appear in Kentville Provincial Court on September 1.

· A 17-year-old male youth from Coldbrook was released on an Undertaking and is facing charges of Assault. He will appear in Kentville Provincial Court September 24, 2020.

The victim’s physical injuries were found to be minor. Police would like to speak to anyone who has information about the incident, or may have witnessed it. The investigation to identify the other two males who were allegedly at the scene is ongoing.

If you have any information, please call 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 # 2020944172

July 16, 2020, Wallbrook, Nova Scotia . . . On July 14, at 10 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a call of a break and enter at a home on Gaspereau River Rd. in Wallbrook. When police arrived, the victim told them that 4 rifles, a shotgun and a pellet gun, along with ammunition and a quantity of cash and collectible coins were taken. The property has been used as an Airbnb rental and all items were stored securely in an area of the residence not accessible to Airbnb guests. All firearms had been properly secured and were stored in a locked gun safe.

Kings District is asking for assistance from the public. Anyone who has information about suspects, or the location of these firearms is asked to contact 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 # 2020967159

On July 12, 2020 at approximately 5:20 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a shooting that had occurred in the 3500 block of Lynch Street in Halifax.

Police attended a residence in the area and located a 31-year-old man suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The man was transported to hospital for treatment. Police remain at the scene. The incident is not believed to be random.

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.

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 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app