April 17, 2019, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is asking for public help to find an air compressor that was stolen from the back of a work truck yesterday morning.

Around 2:50 a.m., the truck was parked at a home on Howland Crt. in Lower Sackville when two people went into the box of the truck and took the air compressor. The compressor is described as a green Rolair model 5715K17.

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 # 19-53785.

April 16, 2019, Montrose, Colchester County, Nova Scotia . . . On April 12 at 10:38 p.m., three men smashed through a patio door to enter a home on Mines Bass River Rd. in Montrose, Colchester County. They pointed long guns at a woman who was in the home, demanded she get down on the floor, and used zip ties to secure her wrists. They ransacked her home and stole a quantity of marihuana and several firearms. They fled the home and left in a vehicle, headed towards Bass River.

The woman was not hurt. She was alone in the home at the time of the robbery. Once the men left, she called her boyfriend, who called 911. RCMP responded, and called a police dog and Forensic Identification Services to attend the scene and assist. Police did not locate the suspects and are continuing their efforts to find them.

A total of seven firearms were stolen, including five long guns and two handguns. One handgun has the firing pin removed and the other is a muzzle loader. Police do not feel this was a random act. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-893-6824 or 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 # 2019495556

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Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the disappearance of Gregory Samuel Brushett and investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are hoping the passage of time will encourage someone to come forward with information about the case.

On April 12, 1999, police received a report from Gregory Brushett’s mother, that her son had not been seen since April 10, 1999. Gregory Brushett was residing at 11 Dawson Street, Dartmouth, at the time of his disappearance.

Gregory was last seen driving his vehicle, a maroon Honda Accord, on Tacoma Drive, Dartmouth, around 6 p.m. on April 10, 1999. He had been at a bar in Dartmouth earlier on the date of his disappearance. The circumstances of Mr. Brushett’s disappearance are suspicious, and foul play is suspected.

Investigators believe there are persons who have information on what happened to Gregory.  We ask them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It’s never too late and no piece of information is too small; it could be just what is needed to advance the investigation.

Anyone with information about Gregory’s disappearance 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) or using the P3 Tips App.

This 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 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 Continue to Investigate the Murder of Kevin James Petrie 

Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the murder of Kevin James Petrie and investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are hoping the passage of time will encourage someone to come forward with information about the case. 

On March 28, 2004, at 1 p.m., police responded to 7132 Spruce Street in Halifax for a report that Kevin was in medical distress. He was transported to hospital where he later died. The investigation revealed that Kevin had been assaulted on March 17, 2004 during a home invasion at 269 Pleasant Street in Dartmouth. It is believed the injuries he sustained during the assault were a contributing factor in his death.  

Investigators believe there are people who have information about Kevin’s murder. We ask them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It’s never too late and no piece of information is too small; it could be just what is needed to advance the investigation and find justice for Kevin and his loved ones.   

This 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 person(s) responsible for specified major unsolved crimes. Callers 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. 

Anyone with information about Kevin’s murder is asked to contact police at 902.490.5016 or the Rewards Program at 1-888-710-9090. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or using the P3 Tips App.

Police seek public assistance to identify suspect in thefts 

Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in relation to thefts that occurred last month in Halifax. 

On March 1, police received a report of a series of thefts that occurred at the Biggs and Little Gift Shop located at 5850 University Avenue, Halifax. The thefts occurred between February 24 and March 1 at which time a number of different items were taken. 

The suspect is described as a white woman with a medium build, long brown hair and glasses. 

Anyone with information about the woman in the photo or the incidents is asked to contact 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 are looking for the public’s assistance to identify two suspects in relation to a break and enter in Halifax that occurred in early March. 

On March 5, police received a report that a break and enter had occurred late the previous night at Vaporhub located at 8 Oland Crescent in Halifax. The suspects forced open a door and took an undisclosed amount of cash before fleeing the area. 

Police are releasing photos obtained from video in the area at the time of the incident.

 

Anyone with information about the people in the photos or the incident is asked to contact 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.

Public Advisory: Counterfeit Canadian and American Currency in Halifax Region

 

The Financial Crime Unit of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division is advising local businesses and citizens of the presence of counterfeit bills in our area.

 

There have been multiple counterfeit bills, Canadian and American, in a variety of denominations passed recently at local businesses.

It is a crime to make, pass or possess counterfeit money. Don’t become a victim – always check the security features in bank notes before accepting them: To learn more about security features on both Canadian and American bank notes visit:

https://www.bankofcanada.ca/banknotes/counterfeit-prevention

Don’t accept a bill you believe is counterfeit. If you think you’ve received a counterfeit bill or if someone attempts to use a bill that appears to be counterfeit, contact police at 902-490-5020.