Police continue to investigate murder of Glenn Brian Bourgeois

Today marks the 15^th anniversary of the murder of Glenn Brian Bourgeois and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

At approximately 4 p.m. on July 21, 2007, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Maynard and Woodill streets in Halifax. Upon arrival officers located 27-year-old Glenn Bourgeois, who was suffering from several gunshot wounds. Glenn later died as a result of his injuries. Witnesses reported seeing two men fleeing the area immediately after the shooting, one of whom had a firearm in his hand.

Investigators believe that there are people who have information that could help solve Glenn’s murder.  We hope that the passage of time will encourage them to do the right thing and come forward with what they know. It is never too late to come forward and the smallest piece of information may be just what is needed to progress the investigation.

Investigators ask anyone with information about this crime to call (902) 490-5016. This case is also a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which can be reached by calling toll free at 1-888-710-9090; callers 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.

Police file 07-107266 refers.

Yarmouth Rural RCMP seeking public assistance in theft investigation

July 21, 2022, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Rural RCMP is investigating the theft of lobster traps set in the ocean by fishermen near Yarmouth.

On July 20, 2022, at approximately 11:00 a.m., Yarmouth Rural RCMP received a complaint of missing lobster traps that were set in the ocean by fishermen near Yarmouth. RCMP officers learned that approximately 70 lobster traps, belonging to one fishing boat, have been missing from where they were set since July 11.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Yarmouth Rural RCMP at 902-742-9106. 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 file #: 2022-1004247 refers.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred earlier today in Halifax.

At approximately 3:15 p.m. police responded to a robbery at the Shoppers Drug Mart located at 6025 Almon Street. Two men entered the store, stole merchandise and then fled to a vehicle. Officers located the vehicle nearby and attempted to stop it, however the driver refused to stop.  Officers did not attempt to pursue the vehicle out of concerns for public safety.

The first suspect is described white 5’5” tall and wearing a black tank top. The second suspect is described as white and was wearing a ball cap. The vehicle is described as a black Dodge Ram pickup truck.

Police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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.

Police file 22-88716 refers.

Police have located the truck and driver in relation to a  fatal motorcycle collision that they requested the public’s assistance in locating earlier today. The investigation is ongoing,

We thank the public and the media for their concern and assistance.

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Police investigate stabbing

Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred earlier tonight in Halifax.

At approximately 11:31 p.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report that a man had been stabbed in the 5000 block of Salter Street in Halifax. Officers located a 21-year-old victim the suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

Officers arrested two men, ages 20 and 21, a short distance away from the scene. 

This investigation is in the early stages, investigators with the General Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division are investigating the incident. Anyone with information is asked to call 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.

Police file 22-88461 refers.

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 10:40 p.n., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive.  A food delivery driver was assaulted and stabbed by another man not known to him. The man continued to assault the victim and attempted to take his property. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a black man, in his late 30’s’s, approximately 5’6″ with a stocky build. He was wearing a black bandana covering his face time of the incident.

​Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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.

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Police investigate armed robbery / stabbing

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 10:40 p.n., officers responded to a robbery that had just occurred in the 0-100 block of Highfield Park Drive.  A food delivery driver was assaulted and stabbed by another man not known to him. The man continued to assault the victim and attempted to take his property. The suspect then fled the area on foot. The victim was transported to hospital by EHS for treatment of non-life threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a black man, in his late 30’s’s, approximately 5’6″ with a stocky build. He was wearing a black bandana covering his face time of the incident.

​Investigators are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to call 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.

Police file number 22-87951 refers.

Police are investigating suspicious circumstances that occurred in Dartmouth this weekend.

On July 17 at approximately 10:45 p.m. police responded to a report of suspicious circumstances in the area of Ruben Court. A man was seen in the backyard of residences in the area. The suspect fled the area on foot when he was discovered by a resident. It was reported that the suspect had been in the yard earlier in the evening as well in the area as the previous week.

The man is described as a man, approximately 6’ tall, wearing dark clothing and a Ghost Face Mask.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to this incident 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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Police continue to investigate the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes

Tomorrow marks the 20^th anniversary of the disappearance of Bruce Andrew Forbes and investigators in the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continue to investigate the case.

On July 17, 2002, police received a report that Bruce had not been seen since July 16, 2002. Bruce was 37 years old at the time of his disappearance and was residing on Lansdowne Drive in Halifax.

The police investigation revealed that Bruce was last seen in Halifax on July 16, 2002, at a Regent Road residence. The circumstances of his disappearance are suspicious and foul play is suspected.

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

Investigators ask anyone with information about Bruce’s disappearance to contact police at 902-490-5016.

This case is also a part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program which can be reached by calling toll free 1-888-710-9090; callers 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.

Police file 02-28738 refers.

The Truro Police Service is requesting assistance in identifying the owner of this Honda Ridgeline truck. 

On July 11, 2022, at approximately 5pm, Truro Police responded to a report where a collision occurred between two vehicles near the 900 block of Truro. The owner/operator of the Honda Ridgeline left the area without being identified. The collision occurred at approximately 2:40pm, on this date.

The investigation is ongoing, and police need your assistance in identifying the person who was driving.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Truro Police Service at 902-895-5351. 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 File #: 2022-953169 refers.