November 7, 2019, North Kentville, Nova Scotia . . . Shortly before 6 a.m. on November 7, a homeowner heard noises outside their home, and saw two people in their yard. They appeared to be carrying what appeared to be a tool chest and at one point tried the doors on both vehicles parked in the homeowner’s driveway. Both vehicles were locked, so the suspect didn’t gain access to the vehicles.

The homeowner is not missing any tools and did not have anything else stolen from their yard. RCMP in Kings County are asking residents of the North Kentville area to ensure their belongings are properly secured. If you are missing items, please contact police. Police are also asking for public assistance to identify the man seen in the video.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the area during the early morning hours of November 7, or anyone with information about the identity of the man in the video is asked to contact the RCMP at 902 679-5555. 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 # 20191702792

Fraudsters calling people asking to confirm personal information 

November 7, 2019, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia . . . Lunenburg District RCMP has received several calls indicating fraudsters have been contacting residents, and are attempting to get their Social Insurance (SIN) information. One man confirmed the last three digits of his SIN to the caller, then realized what he had done and notified the RCMP.

The RCMP is advising the public that legitimate companies will never call to ask anyone for credit or financial information over the phone. They may ask you to verify personal details if you call them first. If you receive a call from anyone who asks for your personal or financial information, you can request their phone number, do some research of your own, and call them back if you’ve determined they are legitimate. Research might include contacting police, your bank, the credit bureau, or checking online.

 

The RCMP is reminding everyone to ensure they have strong passwords on their accounts and to update them periodically.

 

Vehicle break-ins in East Amherst 

November 5, 2019, East Amherst, Nova Scotia…Cumberland District RCMP is requesting public help to solve a number of recent break and enter and thefts from motor vehicles.

Between October 30 and October 31, at least three vehicles were entered and rummaged through on D’Orsay Rd. in East Amherst. Stolen items include: a GPS unit, an electric multimeter, a t-shirt, and two pairs of prescription glasses.

If you have any information regarding these incidents, you are asked to contact the Cumberland District RCMP- Amherst Office at (902)-667-3859. 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 #s: 20191667343 and 20191676281.

November 5, 2019, Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia… At 4:25 p.m. on November 4, Halifax District RCMP responded to a break and enter in progress at a home in Kingswood North Subdivision in Hammonds Plains.

The homeowner alerted police who immediately responded and found the suspects had fled with an undisclosed amount of property. Investigators were assisted at the scene by RCMP Forensic Identification Services. Photos were obtained from the home and are being released in hope of identifying the persons involved. The suspects are both male and left the area in a silver Toyota minivan.

anyone with information 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 investigate two break and enter

At 1:09 a.m. police responded to a business in the 6000 block of Quinpool Road after a passerby observed an individual leaving through a broken window. Police discovered the business had been broken into and merchandise was stolen. The suspect was not located.

At 1:41 a.m. police responded to another business in the 6200 block of Quinpool Road after the front door of the business was smashed out. The suspect was unable to gain entry into the business and no property was stolen. The suspect was not located.

Anyone with information about these incidents or the identity of the suspects 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.

November 1, 2019, Timberlea, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help to solve a break, enter and theft that occurred at a home in Timberlea.

Sometime between 6:30 p.m on October 30 and 9:30 a.m. on October 31, a suspect(s) entered a home under renovation on Wedgewood Ave. and left with a number of tools. Some of the items missing include an angle grinder V60 with battery, a diamond blade concrete grinder, levels, a jigsaw, a concrete saw and a Dewalt radio.

Anyone who has information about the 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 # 19-155439

Police look to speak with driver in vehicle/cyclist collision

Halifax Regional Police are looking to speak with the cyclist involved in a motor vehicle/cyclist collision that occurred earlier this month in Halifax.

On November 01 at approximately 3:45 p.m. police responded to a report of a collision between a vehicle and a cyclist in the intersection of Preston St / Pepperell St in Halifax.  The vehicle was headed southbound on Preston Street when it was struck by a cyclist traveling westbound on Pepperell Street.  The cyclist is described as a Caucasian male approx 6’1″, in his 20s, wearing a black long sleeve shirt, black pants, white bicycle helmet, and white sneakers and may go by the name Alex.

The cyclist did not remain at the scene after the collision and police are looking to speak with him.

Police are asking the driver or anyone with information on the incident to call 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.

Can Am side by side stolen in South Rawdon

Sometime between the afternoon of Nov. 2nd (Saturday) and the morning of Nov. 3rd (Sunday) suspect(s) entered onto a property on Owen Davis Drive, South Rawdon and stole a yellow 2012 Can Am Commander side by side.  The suspect(s) did not have the keys. It had Nova Scotia licence plate FA930.  There are approximately 9000km on the ATV. It has after market SS rims on the tires and Can Am doors.

Police file 2019- refers.

November 1, 2019, Coldbrook, Nova Scotia . . . On October 31 at approximately 9:30 p.m., Kings District RCMP responded to a call in Coldbrook indicating a parent had found cannabis edibles in their child’s Halloween treats. The package has a Halloween-themed label on the front and contains several jujube candies inside. A sticker on the back of the package indicates THC content of the candies, which alerted the parent.

Kings District RCMP seized the item. The parent advised police they had a group of eight children with them and were out trick-or-treating in the areas of Cambridge, Kentville, and Coldbrook and do not know which home the cannabis edibles came from. All eight children’s treats were checked by an adult and none of the other children in the group received the same type of treats.

The RCMP is reminding parents and guardians to carefully inspect their youth’s Halloween treats for anything that may have been tampered with or may be cannabis edibles. Should you find anything that appears suspicious, contact the RCMP from anywhere in the province by calling 1-800-803-RCMP.

Kings District RCMP’s investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone who has information about this or a similar incident is asked to contact the RCMP at 902-679-5555.

File # 20191670176

Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 12:20 a.m. police were called to a residence in the 6100 block of Willow Street in Halifax for a report of an assault that had just occurred. A man and woman were confronted at the back door of their residence by two men, one of which was believed to have a firearm. The suspects assaulted the man and then fled.

The suspects are described as black males with light complexions average builds, between 5’6″-5’8″, wearing black toques, navy blue bandannas with a white design on them, dark hooded sweatshirts and dark jeans.

The victim currently remains in hospital for treatment of the injuries he sustained during the assault.

Investigators do not believe this to be a random incident.

Anyone who has information about this incident or video footage from the area 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.