At approximately 7:18 p.m. on November 11, officers responded to a report of a robbery at TJ’s Grocery located at 290 Main Ave. A man entered the store wearing a black mask, immediately approached the counter area and demanded cash and cigarettes while threatening the employee with a knife. The suspect left the store on foot after receiving a quantity of cigarettes and cash. Responding officers assisted by K9 searched the area but were unable to locate the suspect. The employee was not injured.

The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5’9” to 6’ tall, wearing a black mask, a gray sweater with gray hood and a black vest overtop and Jeans. He was carrying an over the shoulder duffle bag.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

 

December 5, 2017, Brooklyn, Hants County, Nova Scotia . . . At 8:43 p.m. on December 4, a man entered a pizza shop on Hwy. 215. He asked for a package of cigarettes, then ordered food. While the worker was preparing the food, the man took several cartons of cigarettes from behind the counter, and a quantity of cash from the register. When he realized the worker saw him, the suspect ran from the store and left the area in a dark coloured car in the direction of Windsor. No one was hurt during the incident.

The suspect is described as white, clean-shaven, with a thin build, wearing a black coat, a black hat and heavy boots.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

 

December 4, 2017, Oakhill, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia . . . At approximately 8 p.m. on November 29, a man was outside in his yard when he was assaulted by two men who where not known to him. The victim sustained injuries to his face but did not require hospital treatment. The suspects stole several hundred dollars from the victim, then fled the area in a waiting vehicle. They left the area and headed in the direction of Hwy. 325.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

 

November 30, 2017, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help with identifying a male in relation to an investigation involving the theft of a Sharp 50’ television from a business on Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville. The incident took place shortly before 4:00 p.m. on November 22, 2017.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

 

At 7:40 pm police responded to a robbery at the 100 block of Wyse Road.  A man was approached by two males who asked if he would cash a cheque for him.  The man agreed and the trio attended a nearby ATM.  After withdrawing funds for himself, the man was assaulted and one of the suspects withdrew further funds from the victims account.  The victim was not injured and the matter is still under investigation.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

December 3, 2017, East Uniacke, Nova Scotia . . . At 9:36 a.m. on December 2, East Hants District RCMP responded to a call of found human remains in a wooded area off East Uniacke Rd. The remains were found by a hunter who was in the area.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Service is assisting the RCMP with this investigation and an autopsy will be conducted. The RCMP’s Northeast Nova Major Crimes Unit is investigating this matter, which is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

Bomb threat results in lock-down of hospital

November 30, 2017, Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia … Halifax District RCMP is investigating after a bomb threat was made towards the Twin Oaks Hospital in Musquodoboit Harbour.

Prior to 2 p.m. yesterday, an unknown male telephoned the hospital and made a threat to blow up the hospital. When RCMP arrived at the hospital, staff at Twin Oaks had already initiated Bomb Threat procedures and were in lock-down procedure.

RCMP Explosive Disposal Unit, RCMP Police Dog Services and Halifax Regional Police K-9 Unit attended the location to conduct a search. After searching the hospital and the vehicles at the location, nothing suspicious was found.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

Crowes Mills, Nova Scotia…Colchester District RCMP is asking anyone with information to come forward after a barn was completely destroyed in a fire.

On November 27 at approximately 6:40 p.m., Colchester District RCMP, along with members of the Onslow Bellmont Fire Brigade and neighbouring fire departments, responded to the report of a fire at an abandoned barn on Crowes Mills Rd.

The barn was unoccupied and no one was injured. The fire is considered suspicious and the investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

 

For the second time in a week, thieves targeted a construction site in Upper Sackville and stole construction equipment.

Sometime between 5 p.m. on November 24 and 3 p.m. on November 26, thieves stole construction equipment, valued in excess of $100,000. The following items were taken:

• 11 foot Tenco plough. Orange in color.
• Jama blade which attaches to the Tenco plough.
• Rock Hammer which is attachable to an excavator. Green in color.
• Hiliti IT 25 Lazer in a red box, used for excavations.
• Red fuel pump.
• Welder in a black case.
• Trail camera.

Halifax District RCMP is asking construction companies to take steps to secure your equipment when work-site is not active. RCMP have increased patrols in areas targeted by thieves and those with construction sites.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000

 

At approximately 6:15 p.m. on November 25, a man and a woman entered a business in Lower Truro and were observed taking over $1400 in cash, in large denomination bills from the cash register. Colchester District RCMP is asking for help from the public to help solve the theft.  Investigators believe the same two individuals may have been involved in a similar incident in New Brunswick.

The pair left the store and got into a newer model silver coloured Toyota Camry. The licence plate on the car is not known.

Anyone with information on this or any other crime is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), text TIP202 + your message to ‘CRIMES’ (274637) or by Secure Web Tips at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca. Calls to Crime Stoppers are not taped or traced and if police make an arrest and lay charges based on a tip, callers qualify for a cash reward from $50-$2000