On July 20^th, 2024, Arichat RCMP received a complaint concerning a stolen pick-up truck from Anchor Road, Evanston. 

• 2006 GMC – SIERRA – Red – NS plate HCT 607 (SEE ATTACHED PHOTO for similar unit);
• Tinted back windows, Aftermarket headlight and taillights and a back rack with 2 lights;
• The truck is fitted with newer all-terrain tires

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime in the area can contact Richmond RCMP at 902 226 2533. Anonymous tips can be sent to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or can be called in at 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS) or can be submitted via the P3 app.

Police file 2024 1032091 refers.

Photo of a similar truck:

North Central RCMP received a report of a stolen 2018 Polaris Razor Side by Side.  It was taken from Lemmon Hill Road in Dean, NS (near Upper Musquodoboit).  The vehicle was stolen between August 11 and August 15^th.  It was left outside.  The photo attached is the stolen vehicle.  Please contact Halifax District RCMP at 902 490 5020 if you have any information about this crime or any other crime. Anonymous tips can be forwarded to www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or via the P3 app or by calling 1800 222 8477 (TIPS). Police file 2024 111162 refers.

August 15, Belliveau’s Cove, Nova Scotia… Meteghan RCMP is investigating a suspicious structure fire that occurred in Belliveau’s Cove.

On August 14, just after midnight, Meteghan RCMP and fire services responded to a report of a fire at a building on the public grounds in Belliveau’s Cove. Fire services was able to contain the fire to a bathroom area, which sustained significant damage. There was no one inside the building at the time of the fire.

The preliminary investigation, assisted by the Nova Scotia Fire Marshal, indicates the fire is suspicious in nature and may have started on the outside of the building. Investigators believe that at least two people were near the building when the fire started and may have witnessed the incident.

The investigation is ongoing, led by the Meteghan RCMP with assistance from the Yarmouth/Clare Street Crime Enforcement Unit. At this time, investigators have no information to suggest that this incident is related to any previous suspicious fires in the area.

Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed the incident or may have information that could support the investigation is asked to call Meteghan RCMP at 902-645-2326. 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: 20241173117

Today marks the 35^th anniversary of the disappearance of Kimberly Ann McAndrew and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On August 12, 1989, at approximately 4:20 p.m., 19-year-old Kimberly McAndrew left the Canadian Tire store at 6203 Quinpool Road in Halifax where she was employed as a cashier. Kimberly was later seen at the Gardenia Flower Shop in Penhorn Mall in Dartmouth. At the time of her disappearance, Kimberly was wearing pleated navy slacks, a white short-sleeved “Esprit” t-shirt with red and green squares, a navy oversized cardigan, and jade green flat-heeled loafers.

Investigators believe that there are people who have information about what happened to Kimberly. We hope the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and share what they know with police. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation into Kimberly’s disappearance.

Anyone with information on Kimberly’s disappearance is asked to contact police at 902-490-5020.

Kimberly’s 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 the 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.

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August 8, 2024, Antigonish, Nova Scotia… Antigonish County District RCMP is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a man related to hate-motivated threats and mischief in Antigonish. 

On July 24, Antigonish County District RCMP received a report of hate-motivated threats that occurred the day before at a park in Antigonish. Officers learned that a man was recording a group of women and children on a mobile device. When a woman in the group asked him to stop recording, he made threats and comments related to the perceived race and background of the group members. He left on foot and did not follow through on the threats.

On July 28, officers received a report that at approximately 9:30 a.m., a man was observed leaving garbage and urine at the entrance to a mosque in Antigonish.

Based on witness statements, photos, and surveillance footage, officers believe the same man is involved in both incidents.

The man is described as being in his 50s or 60s, with thin, grey hair. During the July 24 incident, he was wearing grey sweatpants, a t-shirt, a ball cap, and blue sneakers. During the July 28 incident, he was wearing dark sunglasses, a blue and white striped shirt, and jeans, and was carrying a green reusable shopping bag.

Based on the nature of the comments made and the acts at the mosque, investigators believe that both incidents were motivated by hate. The RCMP takes incidents of hate with utmost seriousness and condemns these criminal acts. The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information about either of these incidents is asked to contact Antigonish County District RCMP at 902-863-6500. To remain anonymous, contact 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.

Note: This investigation is not believed to be linked to a previous report of hate-motivated mischief in West River.

File #: 2024-1077641, 2024-1053711

On August 5^th, 2024, the Cumberland County RCMP had received a complaint concerning a stolen yellow John Deere wheel loader out of Pugwash. The vehicle had been stolen from a commercial property sometime between August 2^th at 15:00 and the morning of August 5^th.

Vehicle Description;

• Yellow 1995 John Deere 344G wheel loader
• 8 Foot bucket/69-inch forks
• Aged appearance

Anyone with any information about this crime or any other crime can contact Cumberland RCMP Detachment at 902 667 3859. Anonymous Crime Stoppers tips can be left on-line at: www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, via the P3 app or by calling 1 800 222 8477 (TIPS).

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Dartmouth this yesterday.

Yesterday at approximately 3:30 a.m. police assisted Halifax Fire and Emergency Services with a fire at a residence on Lahey Road. Investigators believe the fire had been started at the exterior of the residence.  There were no reported injuries.

Investigators are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

File #24-103284

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a shooting that occurred in Dartmouth early this morning.

At approximately 4:15 a.m. officers responded to reports of shot fired in the area of Robert Drive in Dartmouth. Officers located evidence of a shooting and found a residence that had been struck. There were no reported injuries.

It is believed the suspect(s) left the area in a vehicle.

The investigation is in the early stages and police are asking anyone with information or video from the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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