Colchester District RCMP investigate robbery

 

July 16, 2018, Truro Heights, Nova Scotia … Just before 8 a.m. on Sunday morning, Colchester District RCMP responded to a robbery at a business on the Truro Heights Connector Rd. in Truro Heights. The suspect parked at the gas pumps, filled the vehicle with gas, before entering the business. At this time, the suspect held a hand in one pocket and demanded money. The suspect left with a small quantity of cash and failed to pay for the fuel.

The suspect is described as being a male, wearing a dark coloured hoodie, camouflage shorts and black footwear. He left in an older model Pontiac Montana van, described as being gold with loud exhaust. The van was last seen heading towards Truro on the Truro Heights Connector.

If you have any information about this robbery you are asked to contact Colchester District RCMP at 902-896-5000. 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 investigating sexual assault

Officers are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man after an incident yesterday at a public pool in Bedford.

At 9:05 p.m., officers responded to the Bedford Outdoor Pool, located at 277 Shore Drive, to a report that a man had inappropriately touched a number of women while they were in the children’s pool.

The man is described as white, in his late 20s to early 30s, 5’10”, 200 lbs with blue eyes, brown shaggy hair and a full brown beard approximately 1” long. He was wearing a chain with a cross pendant, black exercise shorts and a white t-shirt.

A number of pool patrons reported the incident to employees but left the pool before officers arrived. Officers have spoken with two of the patrons and are asking the others to contact police.

Anyone who has information on this incident or the identity of the man 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.

Protect yourself from potential fraud

July 6, 2018, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia . . . The RCMP is asking the public to be aware of a vehicle that has been involved in several suspicious incidents in Nova Scotia. A white 2018 Ford Explorer with Quebec plate FNA7026 has been involved in several incidents where the occupants, a woman and two men, stop members of the public in their vehicles and ask for money for fuel. They also tell people they have jewelry for sale at what is believed to be inflated prices.

While no criminal offences have been reported, the public is being alerted to these incidents to ensure they are aware of the possibility that this may be a fraud scam. As with any fraud scam, police would like to remind citizens that they should never share personal or financial information with an unknown source. In addition, taking a moment to verify the authenticity of the goods or services that you are purchasing could be the best investment you will make.

Anyone who feels they have been a victim of fraud is asked to report it to the RCMP by calling 1-800-803-RCMP, or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre http://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm.

Theft and vandalism to community mailboxes

 

July 8, 2018, Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia . . . During the weekend of July 6-8, several community mailboxes were vandalized and mail was stolen. Incidents were reported in Lower Sackville, Fall River, and Hammonds Plains. Vandals pried individual mail boxes open and removed the contents.

In many cases, the victims are not aware whether anything was stolen unless they confirmed delivery of a trackable piece of mail. Residents are asked to contact their local detachment if they feel they are victims of these thefts. Halifax District RCMP is asking anyone with information about these incidents to contact them 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.

Police Continue to Investigate the Murder of William Allan MacDonald

Fifteen years ago, William MacDonald was murdered in Dartmouth and investigators with the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate his death.

At 10:45 p.m. on July 9, 2003, officers responded to a report of a suspicious death and found 62-year-old William Allan MacDonald shot to death in his apartment on Jackson Road in Dartmouth. The investigation confirmed that he had been murdered in his residence. William often had visitors and it is possible that he may have been murdered by someone known to him.

William and his loved ones deserve justice. Investigators believe there are people who have information about his murder that could help advance the investigation. They are asking those people to do the right thing and come forward with what they know.

Anyone with information about William’s murder is asked to contact the police at 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.

William’s case is part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program. This program 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. Call toll free 1-888-710-9090 to submit information on William’s murder or any of the program’s other unsolved cases

 

RCMP seek public assistance following incident

July 10, 2018, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia … Just before 7:30 p.m. Sunday evening, Halifax District RCMP responded to a complaint of an assault after a witness observed a young female being pushed in to a black Honda SUV by an older female. The young female was then punched by the older female, before the vehicle sped off towards Glendale Dr. The incident occurred in the 1400 block on Riverside Dr. in Lower Sackville.

The victim is described as a black female in her teens, black hair, 5-feet tall, black t-shirt and shorts. The suspect is described as a black female in her thirties, 5’2” wearing a black head wrap and short pants.

RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance with this investigation. If you have any information 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.