Police are looking to identify two grinches who stole a decorated Christmas tree from a commercial residence in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 6:45 p.m. on December 16 police received a report of a theft that had occurred from an apartment building on Grandhaven Boulevard in Halifax. Two women gained entry to the lobby of the building where they took the fully decorated Christmas tree.

The first suspect is described as a woman approximately 35 to 45-years-old with a slim build and long brown hair. She was wearing a pink and red track suit and a dark coloured toque. The second suspect was described as a woman approximately 20 to 30-years-old with long dark hair. She was wearing a black coat with fur on the hood, pink top and black tights.

Anyone who has information about the suspects or the 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 using the P3 Tips App.

December 16, 2019, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is warning the public of a recent scam involving a caller asking for help to identify suspicious transactions made by a bank employee.

On December 15, RCMP responded to a complaint from a 74-year-old Cole Harbour woman who was defrauded a sum of money. The victim had received a call from someone stating that there was unauthorized activity on her credit card and suggested it was a bank employee who may be responsible. The caller asked the victim to help identify the employee by downloading software and was told she would receive a sum of money to purchase gift cards. She was then asked to provide the codes to the caller to see how the bank would deal with the transactions.

Police want to remind the public that being scammed is never the victim’s fault and that these individuals can be very persuasive and convincing. You are not alone if you have been the victim of fraud.

Anyone who suspects they may be the victim of fraud or have been tricked into giving personal or financial information should contact their local police and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (CAFC) at 1-888-495-8501 (10 a.m. – 6 p.m. AST) or online at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

File # 19-176247

December 16, 2019, East Preston, Nova Scotia…The RCMP is investigating a suspicious death in East Preston.

Just before midnight last night, Halifax Regional Police were called to Dartmouth General Hospital as a 45-year-old man had been brought in with suspicious life-threatening injuries. The man later succumbed to his injuries.

The initial investigation led police to an address on Brooks Dr. in East Preston where the incident is believed to have happened.

The investigation is continuing and is being led by the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division with assistance from the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit.

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

Anyone with information regarding this incident 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 # 19-176536.

Police are the robbery of a taxi driver that occurred this weekend in Halifax.

At approximately 5:30 a.m. on December 14 police were alerted to a robbery that had just occurred in a taxi that was stopped on Frederick Avenue in Halifax. A man entered a taxi that was parked in the lot at 70 Lacewood Drive in Halifax and asked to be taken to Frederick Avenue in Halifax. When the taxi reached the destination, the man displayed a knife and demanded cash from the driver. The man fled the cab and the driver was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 20-25-years- old, with a thin/narrow face, thin build and average height. At the time of the incident the man was wearing a brown hoodie, dark pants and gloves.

Police are asking anyone who may have information on this incident or video from the time of the incident 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 by using the P3 Tips App.

File #19-175800

December 16, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 15th anniversary of the disappearance of Leonette Purcell.

On December 16, 2004, 56-year-old Leonette Purcell of Grand Lake was reported missing by her family. She was last seen on the morning of December 16 at their Grand Lake residence but was not home later in the day when a family member returned home. Leonette Purcell has not been heard from since that day. Items in the Purcell’s home appeared out of place or disturbed compared to normal routine. An extensive search in the area of Grand Lake failed to reveal her whereabouts and police believe her disappearance is suspicious.

Leonette Purcell is described as a white female, 5-foot-2 and 135 lbs, with brown hair and blue eyes.

The Government of the Province of Nova Scotia is offering rewards of up to one hundred and fifty thousand dollars ($150,000) for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the disappearance of Leonette Purcell. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this incident 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 # 04-57218

Today marks the 25^th anniversary of the murder of Shane Darrell Siddle and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 12, 1994, police received a report from medical staff at the Victoria General Hospital regarding a patient, Shane Siddle, who had been admitted to the hospital on December 7 with a serious head injury. The cause of the injury was not known. Shane passed away at the hospital as a result of the injury on December 13, 1994.

Through the investigation it was revealed that Shane may have been involved in an altercation and knocked unconscious near his Belle Aire Terrace residence on the night of December 7, 1994. It is believed that Shane regained consciousness, arrived home and was then taken to the hospital that night. The original assault was not reported to police.

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

Investigators ask anyone with information about Shane’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.

Shane’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 the 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.

Case # 94-31188

On Monday, December 9th, 2019 between the hours of 2:00 pm and 5:30 pm, a 2017 Black GMC Sierra NSLP# FJM 113, was stolen from a residential property outside Enfield, NS.

Further, a 2019 Blk/Grn Can Am Outlander XTP 1000r All Terrain Vehicle was strapped in the bed of the truck and was also stolen.

Vehicle information as follows:

FJM113 NS – 2017 Blk GMS Sierra,

GU865 NS – 2019 Blk/Grn Can Am Outlander XTP 1000R,

If located, please contact the East Hants RCMP at 902-883-7077. 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.

 

 

 

Help RCMP solve break, enter and theft

 December 9, 2019, Brookside, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred at a residence on Lakewood Dr. in Brookside.

Between 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. on December 7, suspect(s) broke into a residence by entering through a window at the back of the home and left with with several items, including a 9-inch Acer laptop, a brown and black Louis Vuitton bag, a Tag Heuer watch and a pair of Ray Ban prescription sunglasses. The suspect(s) left the home by the front door.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP at 902-490-5020. 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. Police file number  19-172832 refers.

Police continue to investigate the murder of Timothy John Kelly

Today marks the 10^th anniversary of the murder of Timothy John Kelly and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On December 12, 2009 at approximately 10 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured man lying on the sidewalk in front of a residence on Abbott Drive in Halifax. Responding officers located Timothy Kelly, 44, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. He was transported to the hospital and was pronounced deceased a short time later.

The investigation revealed that Timothy had contact with family and friends earlier the same evening.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Timothy’s murder. They are asking anyone with information, who has not already spoken with police, to come forward with what they know; what may seem like an insignificant detail could be the key to progressing the investigation into Timothy’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked 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.

Timothy’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 the 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. Police file 09-183390 refers.

Video: Family appeals to public in disappearance of Tony Walsh

December 12, 2019, Bible Hill, Nova Scotia…The family of missing man Peter Anthony Walsh (Tony Walsh) has issued a video appeal for information that could lead to finding him. The video is being shared by Nova Scotia RCMP and features Tony Walsh’s mother, Susan Robben, and sister, Sarah Walsh-Turner.

“We, as a family, are looking for a Christmas miracle. I would like someone with great compassion and courage to come forward with any information you have on the disappearance of my son, Tony Walsh,” says Susan in the video. “Tony is a son, brother, father, uncle and friend to many and we all miss him dearly. Tony’s daughter is looking to have her dad come home for Christmas and cook her supper. That’s all she’s asking for.”

Tony was reported missing on August 28, 2019. On the morning and afternoon of Friday, August 23, 2019, Tony is known to have driven to various locations including Millbrook, Truro and Debert. It was reported that he was last seen getting into a truck in the Truro area. His vehicle, a beige 1999 Chrysler Sebring, was later found in a business parking lot in downtown Truro.

Tony is 5-foot-9 and 180 pounds. He has several tattoos, including a diamond under his right eye. He was last seen wearing brown work pants (possibly Carhartt brand), a white t-shirt with black lettering and brown work boots.

Susan Robben’s full statement has been shared on the Nova Scotia RCMP’s Facebook page and Twitter feed.

“We know that someone out there knows something about Tony’s disappearance and we want them to see this video,” says Cpl. Jennifer Clarke of the Nova Scotia RCMP. “Please consider sharing the video to all your social media platforms so it reaches the people who have that crucial information.”

The RCMP’s Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit and Tony Walsh’s family are asking anyone with information to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App.

The video can be viewed at: rcmp-grc.ca/63443.File # 20191296351.