At 8:47 a.m. on July 25, 2019 police received a complaint of graffiti on a building in the 0-30 block of Killkee Gate in Dartmouth.

The graffiti had already been painted over on police arrival however, we were able to view photos that had been taken prior to its removal.  The photos showed graffiti that was derogatory in nature.

We are in the early stages of a preliminary investigation and the matter is being investigated by our General Investigation Section.

Investigators ask that anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) are 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.

July 29, 2019, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating two recent break and enters that occurred at an outdoor pool on Colby Dr. in Cole Harbour.

Between 10 p.m. on July 20 and 8 a.m. on July 21, suspect(s) broke into the pool office building and the outdoor pool. The suspect(s) caused damage by throwing several items into the pool and rummaging through the office.

Between 10 p.m. on July 26 and 7 a.m. on July 27, suspect(s) damaged the fence and entered the outdoor pool and left beer cans behind.

Police are concerned that someone could get seriously injured as it appears alcohol was involved in both incidents. Anyone with information about these break and enters 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: 19-102781, 19-106184

July 24, 2019, Lake Loon, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a report of gun shots fired in Lake Loon.

Last night at approximately 10:20 p.m., Halifax District RCMP received a complaint of gun shots being heard in the 200 block of Lake Loon Rd. No one was injured but an abandoned building was found to have minor damage.

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.

July 24, 2019, Windsor Junction, Nova Scotia… On July 23, Halifax District RCMP received a report of a break and enter into a home on Capilano Dr. in Windsor Junction.

 Between 11 p.m. on July 21 and 5:30 a.m. on July 22, a home on Capilano Drive in Windsor Junction was broken into. The suspect(s) entered an unlocked vehicle in the driveway and opened the garage door with the garage door opener. The suspect(s) then entered the attached garage and went into the main area of the house. Several items were stolen from the residence including the garage door opener. The homeowners were home when this occurred but did not notice their home had been broken into until they woke up and subsequently called the police.

Police are also reminding property owners to lock their homes, garages and vehicles, especially overnight. Property owners can take extra steps to deter thieves such as installing outdoor lights, motion sensors or trail cameras.

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 #19-104155

Just before 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at The Cake Lady located at 1549 Lower Water St. in Halifax. A man knocked on the rear door of the business and when the employee answered the suspect male appeared to be holding a knife in his sleeve and demanded money.  The male obtained an undisclosed amount of cash and then fled on foot.  The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, 5’9” tall, heavy set with a short scruffy beard and facial acne, wearing a gray hoodie with the hood up, blue and green checkered shorts and dirty white sneakers.

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.

July 24, 2019, Great Village, Colchester County, Nova Scotia . . . On July 20 Colchester District RCMP responded to a break and enter at a home on Lorneville Rd. Someone smashed the patio door of the home, removed a gun safe, and left. Nothing else was disturbed.

The gun safe contained six restricted hand guns and two rifles. Colchester District RCMP is asking anyone who has information about the missing guns to call them at 902 893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

File # 20191064953

July 24, 2019, Debert, Nova Scotia . . . At 3:39 a.m. today, Colchester District RCMP responded to a call of a drive-by shooting at a home on Masstown Rd. Police found two bullet holes in the home, and located a fragment of one round in the kitchen.

The homeowner heard a vehicle stop in front of his house. He saw a black car stop by the driveway and someone fired between two and four shots. The car left the area, heading North on Masstown Rd. The witness could not see whether there was anyone else in the vehicle or provide any details about the vehicle itself. No one was hurt.

The General Investigation Section of Colchester District RCMP is investigating the matter. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6820. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

File # 20191086666

 

July 24, 2019, Wellington, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is investigating a stolen boat from a residence in Wellington. The boat was in the water and attached to a dock on Grand Lake.

Between 8 p.m. on July 19 and 7:30 a.m. on July 20, a boat was taken from a private dock in the back yard of a residence. The boat is described as a 23-foot 2018 Bennington triple pontoon boat with an outboard Evinrude 115 horsepower two-stroke motor. The dock lines were found cut and still attached to the cleats on the dock.

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 # 19-102151

July 23, 2019, Lockeport, Nova Scotia . . . On July 19 at 2:30 a.m., Shelburne RCMP responded to a break and enter at a business in Lockeport.

Entry to the business was gained by prying open the back door. Two men entered the store, stole a garbage bin, and left. Their images were captured on surveillance video, however their faces were covered while they were in the store.

The suspects are described as:

Suspect 1 – Heavy set white male wearing light coloured work boots, dark pants and a black hoodie with a ‘Browning’ crest on the chest. He has a small tattoo on his right hand near the thumb.

Suspect 2 – Heavy set male, wearing a light coloured coat, possibly white, with black on the arms, jeans, and hiking shoes

Video surveillance from the store identified a grey GMC extended cab pickup truck that was driven by the suspects. Police determined later that day that the same truck had been reported stolen from a residence in Sable River. It was recovered on July 21, not far from the business and was examined by the Southwest Nova RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

Shelburne RCMP is requesting public assistance to help identify the suspects in these incidents, which police believe are related. Anyone with information about these two incidents is asked to contact Shelburne RCMP at 902-875-2490. Should you wish to remain anonymous, you can also contact Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or submit tips by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca.

July 23, 2019, Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia . . . On July 19 Kings District RCMP was advised by a fisherman that 50 of his traps had been taken from their location in the Bay of Fundy, near Isle Haute. Someone had replaced the buoys on his traps with their own buoys. The owner recovered 30 of the missing traps, but is still missing 20 traps, valued at $200 each.

Kings District RCMP is asking for assistance with the investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact Kings District RCMP at 902-679-5555. 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.