Police investigating home invasion

June 21, 2019, Dean, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia . . . The General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is asking for public assistance to locate the suspects in a home invasion that occurred during the overnight hours between June 19 and 20.

At 4:13 a.m. on June 20, Halifax District RCMP was notified that a man had been forced out of his truck on Hwy. 289 in Upper Stewiacke. Police learned that the same man was in a home in Dean, a small community 30 km northeast of Middle Musquodoboit, and was woken up by another man who had broken into his home. The suspect then forced the victim into the victim’s own vehicle. The suspect threatened the victim with a knife.

A woman was also waiting outside the home and all three individuals left in the victim’s truck. They drove into Colchester County, at which point the suspect put his foot on the brake as the victim was driving. There was a struggle, and the victim sustained cuts to his hands and face. The victim was shoved out of the vehicle and left on the side of the road as the suspects left with his truck.

Police found the victim and he was transported via EHS to hospital with what are believed to be non life-threatening injuries. Several RCMP detachments were notified of this incident in an attempt to locate the victim’s vehicle with the two suspects inside. Police did receive a tip that the suspect vehicle was spotted later on at a service station in Sackville, New Brunswick. Their direction of travel is not known.

Police are asking for assistance from the public to locate the stolen truck. It is a 2009 Black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck, with Nova Scotia licence plate CNT 832. It has an extended cab, with a tool box in the back and silver bed rails on each side of the box. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the RCMP at 1-800-803-RCMP or 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: File # 19-86034 refers.

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

At approximately 4:50 p.m., officers responded to a robbery at the Needs Convenience located at 6130 Chebucto Rd. in Halifax.  A male suspect produced a knife and demanded the clerk give him cash.  The male suspect then fled on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash.  There were no injuries sustained during the robbery.

The suspect was described as a white male with a goatee, 20-30 years of age, 5’10” with a slim build, wearing jeans and a garbage bag over a black hoodie with the hood up.

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. Police file: 2019-86910 refers.

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RCMP investigates multiple thefts involving vehicles 

June 18, 2019, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia…Police are investigating multiple thefts involving vehicles in Halifax District RCMP area over the past several weeks.

Between May 20 and June 13, there were 32 reports of parked vehicles being entered without permission in Lower Sackville and an additional ten reports of parked vehicles being entered without permission throughout the rest of Halifax District RCMP area. Many of the vehicles were unlocked at the time and no damage has been reported. Numerous valuables and small items were reported missing.

During the same period, 16 vehicles (including ATVs and motorcycles) were reported stolen in Halifax District RCMP area.

In light of the recent thefts, the RCMP is reminding residents to remove all valuables from vehicles (including keys, wallets, sunglasses and cash) and to close and lock windows and doors.

“Unfortunately, theft can happen anywhere, even in the friendliest, most tightly-knit communities,” says Cpl. Jennifer Clarke with Nova Scotia RCMP. “Locking your vehicle isn’t you saying that you don’t trust your neighbours. It’s you saying that you won’t tolerate theft in your neighbourhood.”

Police are also reminding residents to secure the rest of their property, including homes, garages and sheds. Keep items like ATVs, bikes and power tools locked away and turn on outside lights after dark.

Another way to help protect yourself and your loved ones is to participate in the #9PMROUTINE. The #9PMROUTINE is a campaign encouraging Nova Scotians to double-check that their homes and vehicles are locked every night before bed. The initiative also encourages residents to lead by example and share through social media that they have completed the routine using the hashtag #9PMRoutine and tagging @RCMPNS on Twitter (https://twitter.com/RCMPNS) and Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/rcmpns/).

Police continue to follow leads related to the thefts, but are asking the public to report anything suspicious. Anyone with information is asked to call their local RCMP detachment. 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.

June 17, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to identify the suspect in a robbery that happened yesterday morning at a business in the 600 block of Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville.

At approximately 7:30 a.m., Halifax District RCMP received a report that a man had entered the business and sprayed three staff members with an irritant. The suspect then removed money from a safe and left the store on foot. No one else was in the business at the time and victims were treated by EHS on scene for minor injuries.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 6 feet and in his twenties. He was wearing a black mask over his face, a brown jacket, grey jogging pants, a grey hoodie, black gloves and a neon green construction vest. He was carrying a black shoulder bag that had one strap.

The area was checked along with the assistance of a Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit, but the suspect was not located.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division.

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.

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