Police are investigating two break and enters into the laundry room of an apartment building in Halifax.

On December 22 and again on December 23, 2021 a man broke into an apartment building on North Street and proceeded to break into the laundry room. The suspect damaged the laundry machines and took a quantity of cash.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 20s to 40s, approximately 200 lbs. and 5’8” to 5’10” tall.

Police are releasing a photo of the suspect and are asking anyone with information in relation to the identity of the suspect or the incidents to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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Police are investigating an incident where a taxi driver was assaulted and his vehicle was stolen earlier this month in Halifax.

On March 6 at approximately 7:10 p.m., police responded to a report that a taxi driver had been assaulted and his vehicle had been stolen from the parking lot of the Atlantic Superstore on Joseph Howe Drive. Two women took a taxi from the 2500 block of Creighton Street in Halifax to the Superstore. The taxi driver waited in the parking lot with one woman while the other woman went into the store. When she returned to the taxi, both women placed the groceries in the vehicle and then assaulted the taxi driver and stole his vehicle. The taxi driver was not physically injured.

The taxi’s GPS was located in the area of London and Connolly streets shortly after the incident. The taxi was located the next day on West Street in Halifax. It is described as a golden brown four-door Toyota Camry with a taxi roof light.

The first suspect is described as being in her late teens or early twenties with blonde hair and wearing a light grey coat and dark pants.

The second suspect is described as a woman in her fifties with a medium build and her hair in ponytail.

Investigators are asking anyone with information in relation to the incident or video of the area to call 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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March 11, 2022, Upper Wedgeport, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Rural RCMP is investigating a home invasion, where firearms were stolen, at a home on Martin Rd. in Upper Wedgeport.

On March 8 at approximately 6:15 p.m., two men entered a home on Martin Rd. in Upper Wedgeport. Both men were wearing masks, one of them was armed with a knife and the other with a metal rod. The men demanded that the firearms in the home be given to them, or they would harm the homeowner if he didn’t comply. The victim gave the men three pellet guns, four rifles, ammunition and their cellular phone. The men then fled the scene in a grey hatchback. The victim was not injured during this incident and was the only one home at the time.

The men are described as white, between 20 and 30 years old, one man is tall and thin, the other is approximately 5-foot-6 with a beard.

Investigators continue to gather information and evidence and are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the owners of the grey hatchback, which is believed to be an older model Hyundai.

The hatchback was captured on video surveillance in the area and police are also asking that anyone with video surveillance in the Upper Wedgeport area, contact them 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.

File #: 2022-290887

Attached are images of the grey hatchback captured on video surveillance.

March 10, 2022, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating a hit and run that occurred at exit 1G of the Hwy. 101/102 interchange in Lower Sackville. The vehicle that fled was a dark coloured Ford F-150. Police are appealing for information.Shortly before 5 p.m. on March 7, police responded to a hit and run at exit 1G of the Hwy. 101/102 interchange in Lower Sackville. Police learned that a dark coloured Ford F-150, driven by a man, was speeding and swerving through traffic on Hwy. 101 travelling towards Magazine Hill. The F-150 lost control which resulted in a collision with a red Hyundai Accent. The Accent sustained damage to the driver side mirror. The F-150 then fled the scene as smoke rose from it. No one was injured in the collision.

Halifax District RCMP is looking for information from anyone who may have been on the 101 leading up to the time of the incident and saw the truck and anyone who may have witnessed the incident. Please call 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.

File #: 22-27040

Today marks the fifteenth anniversary of the murder of Michael Thomas Forgeron and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

Michael was found deceased by friends at a residence on Convoy Avenue in Halifax on March 9, 2007. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled Michael’s death a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that has not yet been provided to police that could help solve Michael’s murder. We hope that the passage of time may encourage someone to do the right thing and come forward with what they know.

Anyone with information about Michael’s murder is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Michael’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.

Today marks the tenth anniversary of the murder of Kevin Sean Farren, and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

On March 9, 2012 at approximately 2:25 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a break and enter in progress at an address on Havenbrook Hill in Dartmouth. When officers arrived, they located Kevin Farren deceased inside the residence. The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy and ruled Kevin’s death a homicide.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve Kevin’s murder. We are asking anyone with information to do the right thing and come forward with what they know; even the smallest piece of information could be the key to progressing the investigation into Kevin’s murder.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 902-490-5016.

Kevin’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.

File #12-35847

Police are investigating an aggravated assault that occurred in Halifax on the weekend.

On March 5, police received a report of an assault that had occurred at approximately 8:35 a.m. on Quinpool Road near Windsor Street. A man in his seventies was walking in the area when a dog that was not on a leash started to jump on him. When the man attempted to push the dog away with his leg, the owner of the dog approached him and punched him in the face. The suspect took his dog and left the area on foot. The man went to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’2” tall with a greyish beard. At the time of the incident, he was wearing silver wire rim glasses, a puffy coat, dark pants and boots. The dog is described as large with black curly hair.

Anyone with information about this incident 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.

File #22-26075

March 4, 2022, Three Brooks, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating a break-in to a home on Three Brooks Rd. in Three Brooks that resulted in the theft of firearms.

On March 3, at approximately 10:35 a.m., police responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Three Brooks Rd. in Three Brooks. Police learned that during the break-in, 10 firearms were stolen, including a revolver, a pistol, shotguns and a rile. A crossbow was also stolen. Police have identified a black sedan as being involved in the break-in.

The investigation is ongoing and is being assisted by RCMP Forensic Identification Services.

Anyone with video surveillance on their property, or who observed a black sedan on Three Brooks Rd. between 5:30-7:30 a.m. on March 3, is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-755-4141. 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 #: 2022-265087

March 3, 2022, Elmsvale, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP is investigating a vehicle theft and a theft of tools on Cirrus Ln. in Elmsvale.

On March 2, at approximately 6 a.m., police received a complaint of a stolen vehicle on Cirrus Ln. in Elmsvale. The vehicle is described as a grey 2013 GMC Sierra bearing Nova Scotia license plate GBW436.

Shortly after the vehicle was stolen, police responded to a break-in at another property on Cirrus Ln. Police learned that shop tools, a welder and a sander had been stolen.

Anyone with information about these incidents is 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.

File #: 22-24784, 22-24785

Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstance call that occurred yesterday in Dartmouth.

At approximately 12 p.m. a man in a vehicle followed two 13-year-old youths who were walking in the area of Swanton Drive, Garett Street and Dorothea Drive in Dartmouth. The vehicle drove past the youths multiple times and slowed down as it passed them. The man did not say anything to the youths and appeared to be hiding his face with the hood of his sweater. The youths did the right thing and ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.

The man is described as white, approximately thirty to forty years old with a dark mustache. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a dark colored sweatshirt. The vehicle is described as an older model black Dodge Caravan covered in salt.

Anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of the area 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

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