July  17, 2018, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia . . .  RCMP Detachments across the province are being informed of emails appearing on the surface look to be coming from legitimate companies such as Netflix and Amazon but are actually coming from someone looking to defraud you. This isn’t good ol’ Nova Scotia fishing, this is criminals looking to gain access to your credit card information and/or your personal data -phishing.

Cst. Ryan Berry of the Nova Scotia RCMP Financial Crimes Unit suggests the following:

How to identify it’s not a legitimate email without putting yourself at risk:

1. Do not click any links or the body of the email.  The most recent e-mails have the entire body of the email as a clickable link that will take the user to a site that looks very much like Netflix, and ask for billing information to be updated.  If the information is updated, this will give the fraudsters your financial information.

3. Click to view the contact at the top of the email.
4. The sender’s name will display as Netflix (or Amazon etc) and appear legitimate.  When you view the contact, it will display the actual email address.  The addresses are always different, but will not be a legitimate email, and will have domain (the part after the @) that does not match with the company.  In the example @marvels.com is not what you’d expect to see from a company.

If you are unsure at all, contact the company (Netflix, Amazon etc) direct, to ensure your account information is up to date

At 5:13  p.m. police responded to Chadwick Place in Halifax to a report of a robbery. Three males, one believed to be armed with a firearm, pushed their way into an apartment and assaulted the male resident. He did not require medical attention and the female resident was not injured. The suspects are described as three black males in the mid-twenties and they fled with an undisclosed amount of money in a newer model dark grey sedan.

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 20, 2018, Westphal, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is now looking to speak with two persons of interest after the shortchanging scam surfaced at a business on Highway 7 in Westphal on Wednesday.

At 5 p.m., a man and woman entered the business, made a purchase and engaged the clerk in conversation while asking to change two large bills for smaller bills. During the process, the male attempted to confuse and distract the victim when exchanging the currency. Following this, it was determined that $490.00 was missing.

The male was described as wearing a Blue Jays ball cap and the woman was wearing a black ball cap. Both were described as having speaking with an accent. The same shortchange was also attempted at another business in Cole Harbour, however, no currency was lost.

Employees who handle cash are reminded to be mindful and vigilant of this scam, particularly when individuals use larger bills or ask for change. Anyone with information pertaining to these incidents 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.

At approx. 8:44 p.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery at the Green Tree Clinic Dispensary located at 1274 Bedford Highway, Bedford. Staff reported that 3 men entered the business, approached a staff member, one suspect produced a firearm and demanded staff put product and money into duffel bags. The suspects fled the business on foot with an undisclosed amount of product and money. Then fled in a vehicle.

Suspects described as three black males, dressed in black, black hoodies with their faces partially covered.

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.

Stabbing investigated by police

July 13, 2018, Porters Lake, Nova Scotia … Prior to 3:30 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP received a report of a 26-year-old man from Porters Lake having arrived at the Dartmouth General Hospital with a stab wound.

Police confirmed that the victim drove himself to hospital after being stabbed during an altercation at a residence on Meadowview Dr. in Porters Lake. The injuries were not considered to be life-threatening. The victim was home alone when two masked men entered the home and assaulted the victim.

The investigation is in its early stages with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division leading the investigation with assistance from the Major Crime Unit, RCMP Forensics Identification Section, Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police K-9.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division at (902) 490-5180. 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 investigate armed robbery

July 16, 2018, Porters Lake, Nova Scotia … At 6:46 a.m. this morning, Halifax District RCMP responded to an armed robbery at a residence located in the same building as a business on Highway 7 in Porters Lake.

Two male suspects entered the business carrying firearms and assaulted the victims, before leaving. As a result, both victims were transported to the Twin Oaks Hospital in Musquodoboit Harbour with non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation is in its early stages with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division leading the investigation with assistance from the RCMP Forensics Identification Section, Halifax District RCMP and Halifax Regional Police K-9.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are asked to contact the 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.

Suspects won`t likely be mowing lawns

July 13, 2018, Upper Hammonds Plains, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP would like to hear from you if someone tries to sell you a ride on lawn mower and a whipper snipper for a reduce cost.

Sometime between late Tuesday afternoon July 10 and early Wednesday July 11  suspects entered a property on Anderson Rd. in Upper Hammonds Plains and stole lawn care equipment. The ride on lawn mower is a yellow Craftsman model and the gas powered whipper snipper is an orange STIHL.

If you have any information about this theft you are asked to contact the 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.

Human remains found in Kings County

July 11, 2018, Sheffield Mills, Kings County, Nova Scotia . . . At 6:37 a.m. today, Kings District RCMP responded to a call indicating the remains of a deceased female had been found outside, near a home on Saxon St. in Sheffield Mills.

The RCMP responded immediately to the scene and are being assisted by members of the RCMP Forensic Identification Section and the Southwest Nova Major Crimes Unit.   The investigation is ongoing.

If you have any information about this case, you are asked to contact the 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.

Was your vehicle broken into on July 11-12?

 

Police are asking residents of South-end Halifax who had property stolen from their vehicles in the overnight hours of July 11-12 to contact them.

 

At approximately 12:20 a.m., on July 12 police responded to the area of Bridges Street and Harrington Drive to reports of two people breaking into vehicles.  A description of the two men was provided to responding officers and at 12:30 a.m. officers located two people in the area of 600 Franklyn Street matching the description. A 21-year-old man from Dartmouth and a 16-year-old male youth from Halifax were arrested and taken into custody without incident.

 

The man and the youth were searched and officers located what is believed to be a large amount of stolen property. Investigators would like to return the property to the rightful owners. If you live in the South-end Halifax area and had property stolen from your vehicle(s) in the overnight hours of July 11-12 please contact police at 902-490-5016. You must be able to provide a description of the property.

 

ATV stolen from locked container     

July 12, 2018, Boutiliers Point, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is investigating a theft of an ATV from a locked container at a residence on Boutiliers Point Rd. in Boutiliers Point.

The home owner left home around 8 a.m. on Wednesday and returned around 1:30 p.m. to discover suspects cut the lock on the container and stole the ATV. The ATV is described as being a khaki green 2017 Suzuki LT-F400FL7 with King Quad bumpers, Bronco Classic seat and a 2500 lbs winch.

If you have any information about this theft you are asked to contact the 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.