June 26, 2023, Westphal, Nova Scotia…The Nova Scotia RCMP, Halifax Regional Police and Bridgewater Police Service are investigating multiple break-ins to power substations across Nova Scotia over the last 6 weeks.

On May 12, 2023, Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a power substation, on Meadowvale Rd. in East Tremont, having been broken into overnight. RCMP officers learned that the lock to the substation was cut and, that work vehicles had been broken into. During the break-in, industrial tools and copper wire was stolen.

On May 15, Kings District RCMP responded to a report of a power substation, on White Rock Rd. in White Rock, having been broken into over the weekend. RCMP officers learned that similarly to the break-in in East Tremont, the lock was cut and work vehicles were broken into, resulting in the theft of industrial tools and copper wire.

On May 17, Halifax Regional Police responded to a report of a power substation, on Windmill Rd. in Dartmouth, having been broken into overnight. HRP officers learned that multiple locks were cut on the building and copper was stolen. A black pickup truck was seen in the area by witnesses.

On May 23, Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a power substation, on Waverley Rd. in Waverley, having been broken into overnight. RCMP officers learned that multiple locks on the property had been cut and copper wire had been stolen.

On May 31 and June 1, Halifax District RCMP responded to reports of break-ins to a power substation, on Brushy Hill Rd. in Upper Sackville. The substation was broken into on each night and witnesses observed a black pickup truck in the area at the time. During the thefts copper wire was stolen.

On June 1, Halifax District RCMP responded to another report of a break-in at a power substation, on Hwy. 7 in Westphal, that occurred overnight. A black pickup truck was again observed in the area and, industrial tools and copper wire were stolen.

Also on June 1, Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a power substation on, Cove Rd. in Mount Thom. The substation was broken into shortly after 2 a.m., and a white Dodge Charger was observed to be involved. During the theft, copper wire was stolen.

On June 3, the Bridgewater Police Service responded to a report of a break-in at a power substation, on King St. in Bridgewater. BPS officers learned that a black Chevrolet pickup truck had been observed fleeing the area at the time of the break-in. A lock to the compound was cut and copper wire was stolen.

On June 19, Annapolis District RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a power substation on Brickyard Rd. in Carleton Corner. The substation was broken into over the weekend and during the break-in, copper wire and industrial tools, were stolen.

On June 24, Digby RCMP responded to a report of a break-in to a power substation on Pulp Mill Rd. in Weymouth. During the break-in, copper wire and industrial tools were stolen.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact their local police or RCMP Detachment. 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.

RCMP File #’s: 2023-644491, 2023-661261, 23-61169, 23-65116, 23-64609, 2023-767741, 2023-864573, 2023-897701

HRP File #: 23-58730

BPS File #: 2023-775364

Note: Attached are images of the pickup truck that is believed to be involved.

June 26, 2023, Plymouth, Pictou County, Nova Scotia…Pictou County District RCMP is investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a gas station on Bridge Ave. in Plymouth.

On June 25, 2023, at approximately 9 p.m., Pictou County District RCMP responded to a report of an armed robbery at a gas station on Bridge Ave. in Plymouth. RCMP officers learned that a man had entered the gas station, told an employee to give him the till and briefly displayed, what the employee believed was, a weapon in his waist band. The man took cash from the till and fled the scene on foot heading towards Foord St. in Stellarton. The employee was not physically injured during the incident.

The man is described as 6-foot, with light brown hair and having a scruffy beard. He is believed to be between 30 and 40 years old. The man was wearing a grey hoodie, white t-shirt, blue jeans, dark shoes with white soles and black sunglasses.

Anyone who recognizes this man, or who has information on this incident, is asked to contact Pictou County District RCMP at 902-458-4333. 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 #: 2023-903654

Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Halifax.

At approximately 6:38 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that had just occurred at the Petro Canada gas station located at 7015 Bayers Road in Halifax.  A man approached the store, broke the locked glass door with a blunt object, entered the store and threatened staff while demanding money and cigarettes.  He fled the area on foot with an undisclosed amount of money and cigarettes. The clerk was not physically injured.

The suspect is described as a white man in his thirties with a tattoo on his right upper cheek, approximately 5’9″ tall, with a thin build, wearing blue overalls with reflective stripes and a gray Carhartt sweatshirt. He was last seen fleeing on foot carrying a green reusable bag.

Anyone with information about this incident, video from the area or the identity of the suspect 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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Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.

At approximately 7:15 a.m. officers responded to a report of a robbery that occurred at a residence on Federal Avenue. A man broke into a home while the residents were inside and threatened them. The man then pushed one of the residents, took some property and fled on foot. The residents were not physically injured.

The suspect is described as white, approximately 5’11” tall, with a medium build, wearing a white hooded sweatshirt with a black hood, jeans and carrying a black reusable grocery bag.

Anyone with information about this incident, video from the area or the identity of the suspect 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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June 20, 2023, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is seeking information in relation to a robbery that occurred in Lower Sackville.

This morning, at approximately 2:20 a.m., Halifax District RCMP responded to a report of a robbery at a convenience store located on Beaver Bank Rd. in Lower Sackville. RCMP officers learned that a man entered the convenience store and demanded money before fleeing the scene on foot, with cash, towards Glendale Ave. The store employee was not physically injured.

The 25-35-year-old man is described as white, 5-foot-6 and of medium build. At the time of the robbery, he was wearing a bandanna, a stripped blue and white tuque, a red hoodie with a black jacket on top and light grey pajama pants.

The investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information about this incident, or who can identify the man, 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 #: 23-72848

RCMP seek public’s help in identifying robbery suspect

June 20, 2023, Mount Uniacke, Nova Scotia… RCMP in East and West Hants are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying a robbery suspect.

On June 18, at approximately 4:15 a.m., a man entered the Circle K in Mount Uniacke and attempted to rob the store. Officers responded to the alarm, but the suspect had fled the area.

A short time later, the same man entered the Irving in Windsor’s Garlands Crossing and stole a quantity of money. He left the scene on an all-terrain vehicle.

The suspect is described as 5-foot-11. He was wearing a black Reebok hoodie, jeans, and tan work boots.

He presented like he had a weapon under his sweater, but nothing was produced.

Anyone with information on these incidents is asked to contact Enfield RCMP Detachment at 902-883-7077. 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 P 3 Tips App.

File #s: 2023-859946; 2023-859983

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

On June 16 at approximately 6:40 a.m., police responded to a report of an assault that had just occurred on Primrose Street in Dartmouth. Two men approached another man who was not known to them. One of the men assaulted the victim and took his property. Both suspects then fled the area on foot. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect who assaulted the victim is described as a Black man in his 30s, approximately 5’8” tall, bald, with a medium build and a tattoo on his face and wearing black pants and a red sweater.

The second suspect is described as a white man, approximately 35 years old and 6′ tall.  

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.

23-71256

June 16, 2023, Scotsburn, Nova Scotia… In accordance with the Nova Scotia Release of a High-Risk Offender Protocol, the Nova Scotia RCMP is advising Nova Scotians, particularly those living in Pictou County, of the relocation of a high-risk sex offender from Ontario.

In 2020, Michael Russell, 43, was convicted of Sexual Interference and sentenced to serve nearly 3.5 years in a federal institution. After serving his full term, he is being released today, June 16, 2023. Russell plans to reside in the Scotsburn area of Pictou County. He’s described as 5-foot-11, 225 pounds; he has blue eyes and brown hair.

Russell is bound by a Prohibition Order that prevents him from attending daycares, school grounds, playgrounds, community centres, public parks and public swimming areas. He is also not permitted to contact or communicate with anyone under the age of 16 years, unless he does so under the supervision of an appropriate person.

In an effort to increase public safety further, Pictou County District RCMP has made an application for a Peace Bond under sections 810.1 and 810.2 of the Criminal Code. Should these applications be granted, Russell would be placed on additional conditions so that he can be appropriately monitored in the community by our officers.

This information is provided to alert members of the public of Russell’s presence in our community. The RCMP is warning that any form of vigilante activity or other unreasonable conduct against Russell will not be tolerated.

Pictou County District RCMP is encouraging community members to report any suspicious activity by calling 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.

Police are investigating an assault that occurred in Dartmouth last night.

At approximately 9:10 p.m. police responded to reports of an assault that had occurred at the Sobeys at 210 Wyse Road. A man approached two men who were not known to them and assaulted them. The suspect then fled to a waiting vehicle that was occupied by another man and woman and left the area.

One of the victims was treated at the scene and the second was taken to hospital for what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries.

The suspect was described as a man in his 20s to 30s, approximately 6’ tall, 200lbs., wearing a blue shirt, blue jeans with a belt, and a dark-coloured sweatshirt. The vehicle that the suspect fled the area in is described as a grey/silver Honda Accord with a black spoiler. 

Anyone with information about this incident or the identity of the suspect(s) 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.

June 15, 2023, Saint Bernard, Nova Scotia…Meteghan RCMP is investigating a break-in that resulted in the theft of firearms from a home in Saint Bernard.

On June 14, 2023, at approximately 6:30 p.m., Meteghan RCMP responded to a report of a break-in at a home on Hwy. 1 in Saint Bernard. RCMP officers learned that the home had been broken into sometime between 8 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. and that three handguns, 4 rifles and a shotgun were stolen.

Anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact 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 #: 2023-839751