Halifax Regional Police are searching for a man who was involved in an assault that occurred on Sunday in Point Pleasant Park.

At approximately 3:30 to 4 p.m. on October 21, police responded to a report of an assault in progress at Point Pleasant Park, near Fort Road and Ogilvie Road. A man was walking three dogs, two Rottweilers and one Border Collie, when an altercation occurred between him and a woman who was at the park with her dog. He threatened to hurt both the woman and her dog. The suspect proceeded to punch a man, who was with the woman, in the face.

The suspect fled to the lower parking lot and sped away in a newer model SUV, maroon or burgundy in colour. The vehicle had a temporary permit in the front windshield and no license plate. The vehicle likely also has damage to the rear from striking a beige Mazda truck in the parking lot.

The suspect is described as a black man with a light complexion, in his mid-30s to early-40s, 5’8” to 5’11” tall and approximately 190lbs. He had scruffy facial hair and was wearing a wide brimmed sun hat, sunglasses, a gray flannel jacket, dark plants and bright white running shoes.

Anyone who has information about this incident or video footage from the area is asked 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 using the P3 Tips App.

Generator stolen from store in Lower Truro

October 23, 2018, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia . . . Colchester District RCMP is asking for help from the public to identify a person of interest following a theft from a store in Lower Truro on October 16. Images of a person believed to be involved with the theft and of his vehicle were captured on security video. Store staff indicated he took a generator from the store, which is valued at over $1500.

Anyone with information about this incidentis asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000, 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.

The investigation is ongoing. Police file # 20181549358 refers.

Police investigate assault

Halifax Regional Police is investigating an assault causing bodily harm that occurred early Sunday morning in Halifax.

On October 21 at approximately 2 a.m., police responded to an assault that had just occurred at Durty Nelly’s located at 1645 Argyle Street. The victim, a 47-year-old man from Halifax, was struck in the face with an object by a male not known to him. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and attended the hospital for treatment.

The suspect is described as a white male 6’3”, 240-250lbs, black hat, beard, black sweater, red head phones around his neck and jeans.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call police at 902-490-5016. 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.

On October 21st, 2018 at approximately 9:35 p.m and unknown male entered the Falmouth Petro Canada through the front window. He attempted to gain access to the cash but was unable. Four packages of Xtra Cigarettes were stolen,. The suspect left the store through the window in the door.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Windsor District RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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.

On Sunday October 21st at 5:12 pm a male with a gun came into a business in the 1000 block of South Park Street wearing a black and white Halloween mask.  He told the staff member to give him the money and pointed a black handgun at her.

Taken was a quantity of cash, the staff member was not injured.

Suspect was male, dark skinned, tall, skinny, wearing a black jacket and the Halloween mask.  The mask and a plastic gun were located a short distance from the robbery location.

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

RCMP investigate armed robbery

October 19, Pictou Nova Scotia . . . At approximately 9:40 p.m. last evening, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a complaint of an armed robbery at a convenience store on West River Road in Pictou.

Upon attending the location, RCMP confirmed that a male suspect wearing a hoodie, a black mask and gloves entered the store armed with a knife and demanded cash from the employee. The male suspect was described as being just under six-feet-tall, of medium build, in his late twenties to early thirties. The male suspect departed the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash. Nobody was injured as a result of this incident.

The investigation is continuing and RCMP is asking anyone who has information or may have witnessed this incident to call Pictou District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 # 20181563245

House cleaned after door left unlocked

October 18, 2018, Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia … Just before 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint involving two suspicious women in a home in Upper Tantallon.

RCMP were called by the home owner, who was not home at the time. They had been contacted by a concerned neighbour after the two women were observed in the home with a vacuum cleaner and a mop. The investigation has determined that the house was left unlocked in order for the neighbour to walk the owner’s dog, however, two women showed up, cleaned the house, and left without knowing they had the wrong address.

Although the house was cleaned for free, RCMP would like to take this opportunity to remind home owners to ensure their doors are locked at all times. As well, commend the neighbour for having been observant and contacting the home owner.  Police File# 18-160645 refers.

Please contact  Halifax District RCMP  at  902 490 5020  or can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222- 8477 or submit a secure webtip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app.

October 18, 2018, Cheverie, Hants County, Nova Scotia . . . On October 15, Windsor RCMP responded to a complaint of a break and enter. Police determined ‎someone had broken into the residence and taken a large amount of jewelry.

The home was entered between Oct. 11 at 5 p.m. and Oct. 15 at 9 a.m. The suspect gained entry via a window, then took the jewelry, which is valued at between $2,000 and $5,000. The items stolen included genuine and imitation gold, silver and pearl rings, necklaces and bracelets. RCMP have canvassed the area and continue to look for suspects. Police would like to advise the public to be cautious and on the lookout for potentially stolen items when purchasing such items online or in secondhand shops.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact Windsor District RCMP at 902-798-2207. 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.

On October 15th Kentville Police Service received a report of a Break & Enter into a barn behind a residence.

The B&E occurred between October 12th and October 14th. The following tools were reported stolen from a locked workshop inside the barn:

(1) John Sered chainsaw, red/blk in color with the
complainant’s initials on same

(2) Makita Jigsaw

(3) King Air Nailer, red in color and

(4) Milwaukee Drill Set.

Please contact  Kentville Police  at  902 678 3378  or can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222- 8477 or submit a secure webtip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app.

On September 23, 2018 at 8:14 am, an unknown male attended a seasonal property currently under renovations and stole a substantial amount of miscellaneous construction tools. Some of the items stolen included staging, ladders, a generator, circular saws, table saws, etc… The total amount stolen was estimated to be worth over $15,000.

A picture of the suspect and suspect vehicle are below. Only a handful of that specific truck / model / color was sold within the Atlantic Provinces since 2013.

The vehicle may also be involved in other substantial thefts within Lunenburg County and potentially the surrounding areas.

Please contact  Lunenburg RCMP at  to provide any assistance at 902 634 8674  or can call Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222- 8477 or submit a secure webtip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or use the P3 Tips app.