Police investigate Robbery – Halifax

At 6:20 p.m., on the 23^rd of March, Halifax Regional Police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Mobile Gas Station, 1075 Barrington Street, Halifax.  Staff reported a masked male armed with a needle entered the store demanding money.  The suspect was not given any money and fled on foot in an unknown direction.  No one was injured.

Multiple patrol officers and a Police Service Dog searched the area but could not locate the suspect.  The suspect is described as:

Suspect – White male, 5’4”, medium build, middle aged, wearing light brown jacket, faded blue jeans, vlack balaclava, gloves and black glasses.

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the 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.

Police investigate weapons call in Halifax

On March 22nd at approximately 0420 a.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of neighbours hearing possible gunshots in the area of Tartan Avenue, Halifax. Officers responded and found evidence that a firearm had been discharged, bullet holes were found in a nearby residence, which was unoccupied at the time. At this time there are no reported injuries as a result of this incident and it is not believed that the residence was the intended target.  The firearm has not been recovered. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Do you have information about a home invasion in Priestville?

March 21, 2020, Priestville, Pictou County, Nova Scotia . . . On March 20 at 9:49 p.m., members of Pictou District RCMP responded to a call of a woman who needed assistance. She told police she had been hit in the head and needed assistance. When RCMP members arrived on scene, they learned that three to four men wearing masks entered the home and struck the two occupants of the home on the head with a baseball bat. The suspects stole cash and marihuana, then fled the area in a small dark sedan, similar to a Honda Civic. The car fled in the direction of Sherbrooke Rd., towards Hwy. 104. The two victims were taken to hospital by EHS, however their injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Pictou District RCMP is investigating the incident and is being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Technicians to collect evidence at the scene. Police are asking the public for information about the incident. To provide information, contact Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 # 2020385387

On March 10, 2020 East Hants RCMP responded to the theft of a Black 2013 Dodge Ram 1500 truck with Nova Scotia License plate FGX668.

The complainant reported that the truck had been parked at a business on Highway 2 in Enfield for a week and was last seen on Friday, March 6, 2020. The truck has 20″ Black American Racer rims (picture attached) and a white deer head decal in the back driver side window.

Please contact  Enfield RCMP 902-883-7077.  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.Police file # 2020340183 refers.

The first step to prevent vehicle theft

March 12, 2020, Stewiacke, Nova Scotia . . . Between February 21 and March 11, four vehicles were stolen from the owners’ driveways and one additional vehicle had some of its contents stolen. All incidents occurred during the overnight hours. In all five cases, the vehicles were left unlocked. In three of the four incidents of theft, the vehicle owners told police that the keys were left in the vehicles. One owner wasn’t sure.

Colchester District RCMP wants to remind residents that if they want to protect themselves against vehicle theft, and theft from their vehicles, the first step to preventing that is to lock their vehicles, and remove anything of value. “We appreciate that people feel secure in smaller communities, however there are some members of society who will take advantage of opportunities when they present themselves,” says Cpl. Jennifer Clarke of Nova Scotia RCMP. “Protect your property by securing it when it’s left unattended. This includes your vehicle, your home, and other items on your property.”

Nova Scotians can also help decrease their chances of becoming a victim of property crime by participating in the #9PMRoutine on social media. Residents are encouraged to follow Nova Scotia RCMP on Facebook (Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Nova Scotia / Gendarmerie Royale du Canada) and Twitter (@RCMPNS / @GRCNE) as we post every evening to remind everyone to secure their property.

Any suspicious activity can be reported to the RCMP from anywhere in Nova Scotia by calling 1-800-803-RCMP (7267).

 

Police Investigate Clyde Street Arson in Halifax

Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred  in Halifax.

At 3:45 a.m. on March 14, Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency along with Halifax Regional Police responded to reports of a suspicious fire at 5545 Clyde Street in Halifax.  Businesses located at this address were closed at the time and no one was injured in this fire which was quickly extinguished. This is the second suspicious fire at this location in the past week.

Scene being held by police until processed by fire and police investigators in the morning.

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. Police file 20-34418 refers.

Suspect arrested for stealing side-by-side and fleeing police

March 14, 2020, Collingwood, Cumberland County, Nova Scotia . . . On March 13 at 7:35 a.m., Cumberland District RCMP responded to a 911 call reporting that during the overnight hours, someone had broken into the yard of an outdoor equipment business in Collingwood and stolen a 2020 Can-Am side-by-side off-highway vehicle worth approximately $49,000. When police arrived they found evidence that another vehicle was used to pull the locked gate open so the side-by-side could be driven out of the yard. Nothing else was taken.

A short time later, the RCMP received a call stating that a man had recently left a coffee shop parking lot in Oxford, on a new Can Am side-by-side, and it was suspicious because he was not dressed for the weather and was not wearing a helmet. The caller told police the driver left the area via the highway and was headed towards New Brunswick. RCMP officers located the vehicle, being driven down the middle of the highway, and attempted a traffic stop. The suspect refused to stop, and police did not pursue the vehicle. Police later located the side-by-side, stopped on Old Fort Rd. in Aulac, New Brunswick. They attempted a second traffic stop. The suspect rammed one police vehicle and hit another one before he again fled from police. He was located in the area and arrested without incident a short time later. Two police vehicles sustained significant damage during the incident, however no one was hurt.

Cumberland District RCMP was assisted by Cumberland County Street Crime Enforcement Unit and New Brunswick RCMP in Sackville. The side-by-side has been recovered and Cumberland District RCMP is continuing its investigation into the incident. Anyone with information about this matter is asked to contact police at the Oxford Detachment, 902-447-2525. 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.

Police file #s 2020351896, 2020354236, 2020354299 refer.

Home invasion in Parrsboro

March 13, 2020, Parrsboro, Nova Scotia . . . At approximately 6 p.m. on March 12, a man was asleep at his home on Whitehall Rd. in Parrsboro when two men arrived in a newer model black four-door Chevrolet pickup. Both were wearing all black clothing with black bandannas over their faces. One man entered the home, and as the victim ran down the hallway to see why the person was there, he was assaulted by the suspect with a metal baseball bat. The suspect then ran from the home, slashed the tires on the victim’s vehicle, then the two suspects left the area in the truck. A woman was also in the home when the incident occurred, however she was not hurt.

Investigators are being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Technicians as they examine the scene for evidence. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of what is believed to be minor injuries.

The RCMP is investigating and is asking for assistance from the public to identify the suspects. Both men were wearing all black clothing, including hoodies and bandannas covering their faces. The suspect who entered the home is believed to be approximately 5-foot-11 tall. Anyone who has information about the incident is asked to contact Parrsboro RCMP at 902-254-2424. 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.

Police file # 2020351896 refers.

RCMP investigate home invasion

March 14, 2020, North River, Colchester County, Nova Scotia…Colchester County RCMP are searching for two suspects following a home invasion in North River.

RCMP were called to a residence on Edith Lee Dr. near noon on March 13. Two occupants of the home saw a small 4-door light blue vehicle they did not recognize pull into the driveway. They went to lock the door when a male suspect entered the home through the front door and pushed both occupants into a bedroom before rummaging through the house stealing items of insignificant value. The occupants were not injured.

The suspect is described as over 6-feet-tall with reddish hair, a beard and was wearing work-boots. The other suspect waited in the vehicle and was described as a male with short hair and glasses.

Police are reminding residents to secure their properties which may include locking your doors, the use of home security alarms and following the #9PMROUTINE.

Anyone with information on the incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820. 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 investigation is continuing. Police file  # 2020-354882 refers.

Police charge two people after search of a Dartmouth business

Police have charged two people after conducting a search of a business in Dartmouth on March 13.

At approximately 12 a.m., members of the Drug Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division, assisted by members of the Guns and Gangs Unit and East Patrol Division, conducted a search warrant at Radical Concepts located at 137 Portland Street. Two people were arrested inside the business without incident.  Investigators seized approximately 2 kilograms of cocaine.

Tara Lee Patruno, 33, of East Chezzetcook, and Patricia Barrett, 36, of Lake Echo, are scheduled to appear in Dartmouth Provincial Court at a later date to face one count each of possession for the purpose of drug trafficking.

Police encourage anyone with information about illegal drug activity to contact police or 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 file 20-34078 refers.