At 6:41 A.M. Halifax Regional Police patrol members responded to the YKN Sunglasses store at 1551 South Park Street in Halifax.

Multiple reports from the alarm company as well as third party witnesses report a suspect using a rock to smash the front entry glass and gain entry into the building.

Once inside, an undisclosed amount of eyewear was stolen and the suspect flees the area.

The suspect is reported as being dressed in all dark clothing with no further description available. The investigation into the matter is ongoing and as of now, there are no suspects in custody.

Police are asking anyone with information about relating to this matter 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 by using the P3 Tips app.

Death Ruled a Homicide, Victim Identified.

The shooting death that occurred on April 16, 2022 in the 2400 block of Brunswick Street in Halifax has been ruled a homicide.

The Nova Scotia Medical Examiner Service conducted an autopsy yesterday and has ruled the manner of death to be a homicide. The victim has been identified as 18-year-old Simon Joseph Morrison from Halifax. Our thoughts are with Simon’s family and loved ones during this difficult time.

Police do not believe this was a random incident.

The investigation is being led by homicide investigators from the Special Investigations Section of the Integrated Criminal Investigation Division. The investigation is in its preliminary stages and police are asking anyone with information to call police at 902-490-5020.

Police responded to Atlantic Photo for a commercial burgler alarm at 6111 Pepperell Street in Halifax. Other calls were also placed from witness accounts of a Break and Enter in progress.
As Police arrived, the suspect fled. Members of the Patrol Division assisted with K-9 searched the area locating evidence, but were unable to locate the suspect so far.
An undetermined quantity of photo lenses were stolen. The only suspect description that could be obtained was a male wearing dark clothing and wearing blue gloves.
It should be noted that this is the second such Break and Enter in recent times, with the first happening on March 27, 2022 (22-35718) when photo equipment was stolen as well. It has not been determined if the two crimes are linked to the same suspect.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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 investigate shooting update:

Police are investigating a shooting that occurred in Halifax last night.

At approximately 9:20 p.m. last night police responded to reports of shots fired in the area of the 3000 block of Federal Avenue. Officers located an 11-year-old girl in a residence who had been struck by a bullet. The youth was transported to hospital with what are believed to be non-life-threatening injuries. The residence and an unoccupied parked vehicle were also struck.

Investigators are expected to remain on scene throughout the day. There is no suspect information at this time and we do not have any information to suggest the youth was targeted. Any information, no matter how small, is what could be needed to further advance the investigation.

The investigation is in its early stages and police are asking anyone with information about the incident or video from the area to contact police.

Police are currently on scene in the 3000 block of Federal Avenue, Halifax for what has been reported as a person shot.
Police received a 911 call at 9:19 P.M. from persons reporting hearing gunshots. It was quickly learned that a person was reported as being struck by gunfire.
Onscene, police located a victim suffering from a gunshot wound. EHS attended and treated the victim, transporting them to the hospital for what are undetermined injuries at this stage of the investigation.
There is no immediate threat to the general public, nor any ongoing safety concerns to be aware of.  Citizens will notice an increased police presence in the area while the investigation continues. 
Members of the Patrol Division, General Investigative Section, K-9 and Forensic Identification Section are continuing these efforts.

There is no suspect description at this time.
The investigation is in its early stages. 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 are currently on scene in the 1000 block of Barrington Street, Halifax for what has been reported as a male stabbed.
Onscene, police located the victim, a male in his 40’s with an injury consistent with being stabbed with an edged weapon.
The victim has been transported to the QE2 hospital for injuries that are not known in terms of severity at this point.
There is no immediate threat to the general public nor any safety concerns.  General vehicular traffic has not been re routed, but portions of the sidewalk and general area closed to pedestrians until further notice for scene processing.

There only description of the suspect at this time is a white male believed to be in his early to mid 40’s.
The investigation is in its early stages.

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.

April 8, 2022, Elmsdale, Nova Scotia…East Hants District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying the driver of an ATV that was observed driving on Hwy. 214, Hwy. 2 and Hwy. 102 in Enfield, Elmsdale and Lantz on April 6, 2022.  

Police determined that the ATV was the same as the one observed on Hwy. 102. The driver of the ATV, a man, was wearing a red plaid shirt and a brown/orange helmet with no visor. He is described as 6 feet tall and thin.

Later that evening, while RCMP officers were speaking with other ATV drivers in Elmsdale, the same man was observed revving the ATV and driving up and down Hwy. 102 several times, including doing catwalks at high speeds. He then left the area and was observed driving around the Lantz Sportsplex and Exit 8A on Hwy. 102.  

This man has been observed operating his ATV on roads in Nine Mile River, Belnan, Elmsdale, and Lantz. RCMP are now looking to arrest the driver for Dangerous Operation of a Conveyance.

It is an offence to operate an ATV on any highway and driving recklessly or endangering the lives of others is a criminal offence that will not be tolerated.

Anyone with photos or videos of these incidents, or anyone who can identify the ATV driver, is asked to contact East Hants District RCMP 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 P3 Tips App.

File 2022-431354

At approximately 10:00 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the KM Convenience store located at 486 Herring Cove Rd in Halifax.  

A man came into the store and produced a knife and demanded money.  The man then fled the store with an undisclosed amount of money. 

The man is described as a white male in his 20’s wearing a black hooded jersey with an image on the front, two 0’s on the back and yellow “w”s on the sleeve.

No staff or members of the public were injured during the incident.

The investigation is in its early stages. 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.

22-39203

April 2, 2022, Colchester County, Nova Scotia… Police is investigating numerous vehicle thefts and thefts from vehicles in the Colchester and East Hants area.

Between April 1 and April 2, 2022 police responded to four separate vehicle thefts in the Colchester area.  It’s believed that the thefts of vehicles took place during the night or early morning hours.  Two of the four vehicles have since been recovered by police. 

Police are asking the public’s assistance in locating the remaining two stolen vehicles:

• Blue 2016 Ford F-150, Nova Scotia licence plate GYD 239;
• Black 2006 Dodge Ram 1500, Nova Scotia licence plate CDA 051.    

During this same time period, East Hants District RCMP responded to two incidents of thefts from vehicles. Police learned that the suspects gained entry to the parked vehicles resulting in the theft of power tools such as a DeWalt brad nailer with the owner’s name on it, Milwaukee M18 cordless drill and a Milwaukee M18 reciprocating saw.   

To prevent thefts, police are reminding the public to lock their vehicles and to remove any valuables. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bible Hill RCMP at 902-893-6820 or East Hants District RCMP at 902-883-7077.  Should you wish to remain anonymous, call Nova Scotia Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-222-TIPS, submit a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca, or use the P3 Tips App. 

File #’s: 2022-410124, 2022-410452 and 2022-410792

April 3, 2022, Cookville, Nova Scotia…Lunenburg County District RCMP is asking the public’s assistance to identify a man in relation to a theft from a store on Pine Grove Rd. in Cookville.

On March 24, 2022, at approximately 10:43 a.m., police responded to a report of a theft from a store on Pine Grove Rd. Police learned that a man filled a large recycling container with various boxes of sports cards. The man left the scene in an awaiting vehicle, after exiting the store through a fire exit with the stolen merchandise. The theft is estimated at approximately $5 000.

The man is described as a white male with a tattoo on the right side of his neck. The man was wearing an “Ecko” brand hat and a plaid colored jacket. The getaway vehicle was a red/burgundy Honda Civic with an unknown driver.

The investigation is ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Lunenburg County District RCMP at 902-527-5555. 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 #: 2022-364969

Police are investigating a stabbing that occurred yesterday morning in Halifax.

At approximately 5 a.m., Halifax Regional Police responded to a report that a man had been stabbed in the 400 block of Herring Cove Road in Halifax. Officers located a 38-year-old victim inside a residence suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. He was transported to hospital for treatment.

The matter is currently under investigation, and it is not believed to be a random incident.

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.

GO #22-37153