September 19, 2019, New Minas, Nova Scotia . . . Kings District RCMP would like to update the public on the search for a missing 66-year-old woman. Janet Bandurak was last seen on September 8, leaving a residence on Exhibition St. in Kentville. She has not been seen since, and police and her family are concerned for her well-being.

Bandurak is described as white and 4-foot-11 with short, white hair. It is believed that she was wearing a blue jacket with grey pants the time she was last seen. The truck she was believed to have been driving on September 8 was located on Hwy 221 near Woodville Fire Department. It is believed that someone driving a red mini van may have interacted with Bandurak. If you are the person who was in the mini van, please contact New Minas RCMP as we believe you may have information that would be useful to the investigation.

Police have utilized several resources including local volunteer Ground Search and Rescue teams, a helicopter, and three RCMP Police Dog teams to try and locate Bandurak or any evidence that could assist with this investigation. Kings District RCMP General Investigation Section is investigating the incident and are continuing to appeal to the public for assistance to locate her. Members of the public who live in the area are asked to check any buildings on their property for any evidence or information.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Janet Bandurak is asked to contact New Minas RCMP at 902-679-5555 or 1-800-803-RCMP (7267). 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 # 20191378150.

Today marked the second anniversary of the murder of Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At 1:38 a.m. on September 17, 2017 police were called to 36 Montgomery Court in relation to a 20-year-old man who required immediate medical assistance. EHS transported the man to hospital where he later died.

The Medical Examiner ruled the death a homicide and identified the victim as 20-year-old Sardar Ajmeer Nawabi of Halifax.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Sardar’s murder and hope that the passage of time encourages someone 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 into Sadar’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.

17- 140336

September 16, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to solve two break and enters at businesses in Lower Sackville on the evening of September 14.

At approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a break and enter in the 200 block of Cobequid Rd. in Lower Sackville. A front window was broken and nothing was reported missing.

At approximately 10:30 p.m., RCMP responded to a broken front window at a business in the 200 block of Sackville Dr. A cash box containing money was reported missing.

At approximately 11 p.m., a motorist reported finding an empty cash box on the side of road in the 400 block of Sackville Dr. It is believed to be the same cash box missing from the business on Sackville Dr.

Anyone with information about these incidents 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 #s: 19-132872, 19-132894, 19-132907

September 14, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… Today marks the 2nd anniversary of the murder of 22-year-old Josiah Kaelin Sparks of Lake Loon.

Just after 8 p.m. on September 14, 2017, police responded to a 911 call after Sparks was found deceased on Cherry Brook Rd in Lake Loon. Police continue to ask anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sparks between Monday, September 11, 2017 and Thursday, September 14, 2017 to contact police. The investigation has determined that Sparks had attended a gathering at a house on Cherry Brook Rd. during this time period. Police would like to speak with anyone that may have seen him there.

“We are asking for the public’s assistance with solving this homicide,” says Detective Constable Scott MacLeod, of the Homicide Unit. “Someone out there knows what happened and it’s important for them to do the right thing and come forward with their information.”

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 murder of Josiah Kaelin Sparks. The Provincial Rewards line is 1-888-710-9090.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Special Investigation Section at 902-490-5333. 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.

RCMP investigates shots fired

 September 13, 2019, Westphal, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of shots fired at a residence in Westphal.

September 9 just before midnight, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of gun shots being fired at a residence on Auburn Dr. in Westphal. No one was at the residence at the time and no one was injured. The residence was found to have minor damage.

Police do not believe this was a random act.

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. Police file 19-130210 refers.

Public assistance requested: firearm found in backpack

September 11, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia . . . On August 30, just before 3 p.m., a man entered a restaurant on Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville and left a short time later. He left a backpack behind, and when an employee checked inside for contact information for the owner, they found a firearm inside. They contacted the RCMP, who seized the firearm.

The matter is now being investigated by the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. Police have obtained surveillance photos of the person who left the firearm and are releasing them to the public in the event anyone can identify him.

Anyone with information about the identity of the person in the photos is asked to contact Halifax District RCMP or Halifax Regional Police 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. Police file  # 19-122388 refers.

Police Investigate Halifax Robbery

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier this evening in Halifax.

At approximately 6:43 p.m. police responded to the Griffins Smoke Shop located within the Mumford Road Sobeys store.

A male dressed in a black Security Guard uniform armed with a knife entered the business and demanded cash.  The employee was uninjured and the suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of cash.  He was last observed walking on Mumford Road towards Chebucto Road.  The Security Guard uniform had reflective bands on each of the arms.

Soon after the incident investigators believe the suspect changed his clothing and was last observed wearing a red jacket with black and white striped down the sleeves, an orange T-shirt, blue track pants with a white stripe and black sneakers with white soles. He was also carrying a black bag with polka dots.  After changing the suspect was last observed heading towards the Mumford Road Walmart store.

He is further described as a white male,  between 50-60 years old, approximately 5’8”, slim build, wearing glasses and possibly grey hair.

Police are asking 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. Police file number 19-131090 refers.

Help RCMP locate missing pontoon boat

Halifax District RCMP is requesting public help to locate a pontoon boat that went missing from a parking lot in Waverley between the night of September 7 and the morning of September 8.

Between 10 p.m. on September 7 and 7:15 a.m. on September 8, the boat and the trailer it was on went missing from the parking lot in the 1600 block of Waverley Rd.

The boat was on a black 2015 Shoreland’r trailer (model # PT2547TB, no licence plate attached) parked between a building and a tractor trailer. The boat is described as a green and white 25-foot 2005 GODF Sanpan FE2500 with a outboard Mercury 115 horsepower motor.

Anyone with information about the missing boat and/or trailer 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. Police File # 19-129186 refers.