Halifax Regional Police is asking for the public’s assistance identifying three suspects in relation to a number of thefts that occurred throughout the region.
Since October 2021 police received 40 reports from various retail locations where the suspects enter a retail location, cause a distraction and steal cash from the register.
The first suspect is described a white man in his 30s, approximately 5’10” tall with a thin build, dark hair and brown eyes and a beard.
The second suspect is described a white man in his 30s to 40s, approximately 5’6” tall with a stocky build and brown eyes.
The third suspect is described as a white woman in her 30s, approximately 5’11” tall with a thin build and long reddish-brown hair.
Investigators are releasing photographs of the suspects and are asking anyone with information 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 using the P3 Tips App.
At approximately 08:30 p.m. Halifax Regional Police responded to a call for a robbery in progress at the NSLC located at 1075 Barrington St. in Halifax.
A man came into the store and threatened staff with a weapon however, no weapon was seen. The man fled the store on foot after taking some bottles of alcohol.
The suspect is described as a white man, wearing a blue hoodie, sweat pants and a grey tuque. No staff or members of the public were injured during this 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.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Halifax yesterday.
On February 21 at approximately 9 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred in a parking lot in the area of Salter and Lower Water streets. A man approached a man and a woman who had just exited their vehicle and demanded the vehicle keys. The suspect punched the man before the couple got back into their vehicle and drove away.
The suspect had left the area prior to officers arriving on scene.
The suspect is described as a white man in his twenties, approximately 5’8” tall, 200 lbs. with blond hair. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a red coat.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred in Dartmouth last week.
On February 19 at approximately 9:25 p.m., police responded to a robbery that occurred at the Sobeys store located at 210 Wyse Road. A man came into the store, demanded money from a cashier and fled the area on foot with a quantity of cash. The cashier was not physically injured.
The suspect is described as a white man, approximately 6’2” tall with light colored facial hair. At the time of the incident, the man was wearing a black two-toned hooded jacket.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are asking anyone who may have information in relation to the incident or video of 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 by using the P3 Tips app.
February 22 is Human Trafficking Awareness Day and the integrated Human Trafficking Team wants victims of human trafficking to know that police are here to help.
Our first priority is the safety of victims. Members of the Human Trafficking Team work with community partners to support victims, address their specific needs and get them to safety. Victims will be treated with dignity and respect and their safety will remain our primary goal. We want to assure victims that the decision to participate in the investigation is theirs and we will respect their wishes.
Human trafficking is a criminal offence that involves controlling, forcing, intimidating, or deceiving a person of any age in order to exploit them through various forms of sexual exploitation or forced labour. Investigators in the Human Trafficking Team focus on targeting those who are responsible for coercing people into the sex trade.
We need the public’s assistance to stop the exploitation of people in our community.
If you or someone you know is a victim of human trafficking:
902-490-5142 to contact the integrated Human Trafficking Team. Please note this line is not monitored 24/7. To file a report and have an officer follow up with you, please call 902-490-5020. If safety is of immediate concern, please call 911.
902-449-2425 to contact the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Team, 24/7.
Tech Approach to Help Victims of Human Trafficking
February 22, 2022, Dartmouth, Nova Scotia… A new tech approach aims to provide direct access to information on how to recognize the signs of Human Trafficking and report it.
A quick response (QR) code launched today provides direct access to information on how to recognize the signs and report human trafficking in Nova Scotia. The QR codes are included on posters and stickers that will be distributed throughout the province. The initiative is being led by the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit and is funded by the Nova Scotia Department of Justice.
The QR Codes can be scanned quickly and unobtrusively and will provide rapid access to resources on human trafficking and contact information to report suspected cases, including the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking tip line, 902-449-2425, which is monitored 24/7 by an investigator in the human trafficking unit. In cases or emergency or concerns for safety the public is reminded to report these situations to their local police or through 911 to obtain immediate police assistance.
Recognizing the signs of human trafficking
Someone might be a victim of human trafficking if they:
are in a new relationship and are treated like a prince or princess
need to regularly check in with someone via cell phone or text
change in physical appearance (such as having hair and nails done)
receive expensive gifts for no reason
start wearing new clothing, lingerie, designer shoes and handbags
withdraw from family and friends
not in control of their personal documents (driver’s licence, passport, etc.) or money
started a job that sounds too good to be true
*It is possible that victims might not recognize they’ve been recruited into human trafficking and are now in a dangerous situation.
In addition to the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Hotline, resources are also available by calling the Canadian Human Trafficking Hotline (833) 900-1010 (24/7- multilingual) or the Halifax Regional Municipality Integrated Human Trafficking Team (902) 490-5142 (not monitored 24/7).
“In addition to calling the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit tip line at (902) 449-2425, the QR code provides discrete access to resources and a connection to members of the Provincial Human Trafficking Unit. It is another way to enable those impacted by human trafficking to seek help and empower residents of Nova Scotia to know the signs, report and help disrupt Human Trafficking in our province.”
Insp. Murray Marcichiw, Officer responsible for the Nova Scotia Human Trafficking Unit and Officer in Charge of Major Crimes, RCMP Nova Scotia
“Human Trafficking has been hiding in plain sight in our communities for many decades. We must see it and name it before we can respond to it effectively.”
Charlene Gagnon – Manager, Advocacy, Research, New Initiatives and Home for Good, YWCA Halifax
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Note to media: Cpl. Dave Lane, Investigator, Provincial Human Trafficking Unit, is available for interviews.
February 21, 2022, Lower Truro, Nova Scotia…Colchester County District RCMP is investigating after responding to an armed robbery at a gas station on Robie St. in Lower Truro.
On February 20, at approximately 6:55 p.m., police responded to a report of an armed robbery at the Esso gas station on Robie St. in Lower Truro. Police learned that a man had entered the gas station and threatened the staff with a weapon while demanding that they open the safe. The man was given cash and cigarettes and he then fled the scene. No one was injured during the incident.
The man was described as white, was wearing a grey hoodie, black pants, sunglasses and a black hat. Police believe that the man may have tried to get into a vehicle near the McDonald’s on Robie St. before fleeing that area on foot as well.
The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information on this incident is asked to contact the Colchester County District RCMP at 902-893-6827. 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
February 18th, 2022, Cole Harbour, Nova Scotia…Halifax District RCMP are asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who committed an Armed Robbery at a business in Cole Harbour.
At approximately 9:50pm, police responded to an Armed Robbery in progress at a business near the 600 block of Caldwell Road. One person is described wearing a red plaid jacket, black covering on face, and black pants. The second suspect is described as wearing all black clothing. One of the suspects may have had an accent; possibly Russian.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
Halifax Regional Police are investigating a suspicious circumstances call that occurred today in Dartmouth.
At approximately 4:45 p.m. a man approached an 8-year-old child who was playing in a field near Princess Margaret Boulevard in Dartmouth. The man asked the child to go with them, when the child refused the man reached out and attempted to grab the child’s arm. The child did the right thing and ran away and reported the incident to a trusted adult.
The man is described as being in his 30’s, bald, wearing a white tank top and black sweat pants.
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.
February 18, 2022, Lower Sackville, Nova Scotia… Halifax District RCMP is asking for the public’s help in identifying a person who allegedly committed a fraud in Lower Sackville.
Around October 26, 2021, an unknown woman used a stolen identification card in an attempt to obtain cellular phones from a telecommunications store located at 752 Sackville Dr. in Lower Sackville. The woman was captured on video surveillance. She was wearing a grey long sleeve shirt, blue jeans at the time and has brown hair.
Anyone with information about this incident 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.
Police are investigating a robbery that occurred this morning in Dartmouth.
At approximately 9 a.m. police responded to a robbery at the Subway at 650 Portland Street in Dartmouth. A man entered the restaurant and took a sum of money from the cash register. The man then went to the lottery booth in the mall and took a number of lottery tickets. He then fled on foot. There were no physical injuries reported.
The suspect is described as a white man in his 30s and approximately 5’10” tall. At the time of the incident, he was wearing a black jacket, dark pants, a grey and white toque with a pom pom on top and a medical mask.
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.
