September 5, 2019, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia . . . Colchester District RCMP is requesting public assistance to identify three individuals who are believed to be involved in a theft which occurred at a pet store in Lower Truro on September 4.

Two people entered the business where they distracted the employees away from the front counter, while the third person entered the business and removed a large amount of money from the till, undetected.

Colchester District RCMP is requesting assistance to identify the people involved. Surveillance photos from the business were obtained with their images. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902 893-6824. Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stopers 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 # 20191350480 refers.

August 29, 2019, Montague Gold Mines, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help locating a trailer reported stolen between August 24 and 27 from a home on Montague Mines Rd. in Montague Gold Mines.

The trailer is described as a white, 27-foot Fun Finder Model XT275 with a garage on the back and a red and black slash design on the side. There is a Nova Scotia licence plate with the number T384190 attached to it.

Anyone with information 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 # 19-122700

August 29, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help locating a truck reported stolen at 11:45 a.m. on August 27 from a business in the 700 block of Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville.

The truck is described as a 2017 black Ford F150 Platinum truck. There is an Ontario licence plate with the number AY90772 attached to it.

Anyone with information 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 #19-122757

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

Jason’s body was found on a paved path between 100 and 104 Pinecrest Drive in Dartmouth at approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 28, 1999. There is no indication the 19-year-old was involved in any type of criminal activity, leading investigators to believe his death was a random act.

It is believed Jason was passing through the area while walking home and used the well-known short-cut between the buildings. Investigators believe there were several people in the area at the time of the homicide and strongly believe there were witnesses to the crime. Investigators continue to urge these people to come forward and report anything that they remember about this day, no matter how small the detail.

Anyone with information about the murder of Jason MacCullough is asked to contact the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at 902-490-5333. 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 P3Tips App.

Jason’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 Investigate a Weapons Call – Bedford

At 12:38 a.m. 28 August, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of an injured male with a stab wound in the 200 block of Innovation Drive Bedford.  Patrol officers along with a Police Service Dog responded to the area and conducted a through search of the area.  Officers located the injured male (18 yrs), with a non-life-threatening injury to a hand.  Police also located three other teenage males believed to be involved on Innovation Drive.

The injured male has been transported to the hospital and police are not looking for any other suspects.  Investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are conducting the investigation, which is in the early stages.  It is not known at this time if charges are pending.

Police are asking anyone with information about either 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 file: 19-123114 refers.

Crime Stoppers and Springhill RCMP are asking for the public’s help in solving a break $ enter which happened in Springhill earlier this week.

Unknown persons broke into the home situated on McDougall Street this past week. Inside the home they did some damage, broke some windows and spray painted the interior walls causing further damage.

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.

August 23, 2019, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia… Inverness District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a suspect following an incident at a business in Port Hawkesbury.

At 5:15 p.m. this evening, a 9-year-old boy was approached by an unknown man in the bathroom of a business on Paint St. The man forced the boy into the bathroom stall and locked the door. The man then attempted to pull the pants of the boy down. The boy got away from the man and fled. Employees attempted to stop the man from leaving the business prior to police arrival but the man fled.

The suspect is described as a white man, in his 40s or 50s, approximately 5-foot-8. He has dark hair and was wearing a blue ball hat, sunglasses, a red shirt and beige shorts.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Inverness District RCMP at 902-625-2220. 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 # 20191273397

August 23, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a robbery that occurred in a parking lot of a business in Lower Sackville.

Just before 11 p.m. last night, Halifax District RCMP responded to a robbery that was occurring in a parking lot of a business on Sackville Drive.

The victim, a 17-year-old youth, asked two males for a cigarette and when the exchange was made, one male asked to take the victim’s bicycle for a ride. The victim agreed and when asked for the return of his bicycle, was assaulted by the two males. The victim called 911. The two males took his phone and bicycle, and fled. The victim suffered minor injuries.

The suspect who left with the bicycle is described as being about 16-years-old with a slim build. He was wearing glasses and a grey t-shirt, jeans and a grey hat. The second suspect is described as being in his 20s, with short reddish hair and some facial hair, possibly a goatee. He was wearing a red t-shirt and was carrying a red fitness bag.

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.

August 23, 2019, North Preston, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP are investigating a report of shots fired in North Preston.

Last night just before midnight, Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of gun shots being heard in the 0-100 block of Cain St. Preliminary investigation was unable to determine if shots were fired.

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.

August 21, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… Nova Scotia RCMP is warning the public about suspicious incidents of men approaching strangers and asking for money for gas or for money in exchange for jewelry.

Several incidents have been reported in August across the province. Police are asking members of the public to be aware of the suspicious incidents so that they don’t give money to someone who may be collecting it fraudulently.

In a recent incident in Fall River, a man was approached by another man who said that his wallet was stolen and needed money to return home to Ontario. The man who asked for money provided the other man with jewelry in exchange for a quantity of cash. The man who asked for money is described as having a very dark complexion, approximately 5-foot-10, a slim build and a strong accent. He appeared to be in his mid to late 30s. He was wearing a button up, white t- shirt and black pants. He was driving an older model Mercedes Benz with an Ontario licence plate.

Several other incidents were reported of men believed to be between the ages 30 and 55, who appear to be stranded on the highway and when approached, say they need money for gas. These men are also described as having dark complexion and strong accents.

Anyone who has information or can provide details about the people or vehicles involved with these suspicious incidents is asked to contact the RCMP by calling 1-800-803-RCMP anywhere in Nova Scotia. 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.