Police are advising citizens to be cautious of a scam that targets seniors that is continuing to occur throughout our region and are releasing photos of a suspect.

On July 12, a person received a call from someone pretending to be a family member who indicated that they have been arrested and were in jail. Another person representing themselves to be from the legal system became involved in the call and informed the victim that they need to pay money to have their loved one released from custody. The suspect arranged to pick up the money in person.

The suspect is described as a Black man with a medium build who was wearing blue pants, black shoes and an orange and black Columbia jacket with a yellow hood.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident 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.

If you’ve lost money or your identity has been compromised as the result of a scam, call police at 902-490-5020. You can report a scam where you haven’t been a victim to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, or call 1-888-495-8501.

For more information and scam prevention tips, visit:

• Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre 
• Halifax Regional Police fraud prevention 

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Police are investigating a suspicious fire that occurred in Halifax this morning.

At approximately 2:15 a.m. police and Halifax Regional Fire and Emergency responded to a fire at the exterior of a building in the 3300 block of Romans Avenue. Firefighters extinguished the fire and there were no reported injuries.

Investigators believe the fire was deliberately set and are asking anyone who has information in relation to the incident or video from the area to contact 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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Halifax Regional Police is investigating a bank robbery that occurred earlier this afternoon in Halifax.

At approximately 1:15 p.m., officers responded to a report of a robbery at the TD Bank branch at 5495 Spring Garden Road. A man approached the teller and demanded money. He fled the bank with a quantity of cash.

The suspect is described as a white man in his 60s, 5’9” to 6’ tall, medium build, grey hair and wearing a medical face mask, green baseball hat, a green hoodie, black pants and white sneakers.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident 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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Police are investigating damage done to multiple vehicles in a car dealership lot in Dartmouth.

On July 4 police received a report of more than 30 vehicles that had been damaged at a car dealership in the 600 block of Portland Street. The repairs for the vehicles are estimated to be more than $100,000. It is believed that the vehicles were damaged at approximately 9:15 p.m. on July 1.

The suspect is described as wearing dark-coloured pants and a white, long sleeve shirt, a dark-coloured brimmed hat and something covering their face.

Anyone with information about the identity of the suspect or video from the area 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.

Sunday marks the 20^th anniversary of the homicide of William Allan MacDonald and the Special Investigation Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division continues to investigate the case.

At approximately 10:50 p.m. on July 9, 2003, officers responded to a report of a suspicious death in an apartment on Jackson Road in Dartmouth. Officers located William Allan MacDonald, 62, who had been shot and was deceased. The investigation determined that William had been shot in his apartment.

Investigators believe there are people who have information that could help solve William’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 are asking anyone with information about William’s murder to contact 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 which 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. 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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July 5, 2023, Middleton, Nova Scotia… Annapolis District RCMPis investigating the theft of body armor from a pick-up truck in Middleton.

On June 30, at approximately 7:30 a.m., RCMP officers received a report of theft from a pick-up truck parked at a motel on Main St. in Middleton. RCMP officers learned that soft body armor and a laptop, assigned to an employee of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice, was taken from the GMC Canyon sometime the night prior.

The investigation is ongoing and is being led by the Annapolis District RCMP, with assistance from RCMP Forensic Identification Section.

The RCMP wants to remind the public that in Nova Scotia it’s an offence under the Body Armor Control Act to unlawfully possess body armor.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the Annapolis District RCMP at 902-825-2000. 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 #: 2023-930520

July 4, 2023, Middle Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit is investigating a suspicious death that occurred in Middle Sackville.

On July 3, at approximately 9:10 p.m., Halifax District RCMP, fire and EHS responded to a report of a man with life threatening injuries at a home on Sackville Dr. in Middle Sackville. RCMP officers learned that a neighbour was checking on the man when he was found.

The 71-year-old Middle Sackville man was pronounced deceased at the scene. The death is believed to be suspicious.

At this time, there’s no information to suggest that the death was the result of a random act and there’s no risk to the public.

The investigation is being led by the Halifax District RCMP Major Crime Unit and is being assisted by the Nova Scotia Medical Examiner’s Office, RCMP Forensic Identification Services and Halifax District RCMP.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact 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.

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Police are investigating a theft from a motor vehicle that occurred in Halifax last week.

A vehicle that was parked in a parkade in the 1000 block of Barrington Street was broken into sometime on June 25. Property was stolen from the vehicle including current Canadian military uniform items, a helmet, a gas mask, a tactical vest, military patches and name badges.

Anyone with information about this incident or video from the area is asked to contact 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.

June 30, 2023, Yarmouth, Nova Scotia…Yarmouth Town RCMP is investigating mischief to fire hydrants in Yarmouth.

On June 29, 2023, at approximately 9 a.m., Yarmouth Town RCMP received a report of mischief to several fire hydrants on Brunswick, King, Beacon Main, Marsha and Water streets. RCMP officers learned that between 8 p.m. on June 28 and 6 a.m. on June 29, several hydrants had been tampered with, including the removal of the hydrant caps and the activation of the hydrants, resulting in flooding in the basement of a home on Marsha St. The fire hydrants have since been turned off and the hydrant caps replaced.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact Yarmouth Town RCMP at 902-742-8777. 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 #: 2023-924374

Halifax Regional Police is investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth on the weekend.

On June 24 at approximately 10:55 p.m., police responded to a robbery that had just occurred at the Esso gas station at 174 Ochterloney Street. Two men entered the store, threatened the employee and stole a quantity of cash before fleeing on foot.

The first suspect is described as a white man, 30-40 years old, approximately 5’10” tall, 160 lbs., wearing a brown hoodie and pants.

The second suspect is described as a white man, 30-40 years old, approximately 5’10” tall, 160 lbs., wearing a blue hoodie/jacket and pants.

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspects 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.

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