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If the crime you are reporting is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
If the crime you are reporting is not an emergency, you can call the non-emergency line at 604-525-5411 or attend our Front Counter at 555 Columbia Street, New Westminster, BC.
New Westminster Police Department warns residents of donation fraud
New Westminster – Scams are prevalent everywhere, especially during the holidays. People should be cautious of who they’re giving donations to. “Donation fraud awareness is very important – especially around the holidays,” stated Sergeant Jeff Scott. “We encourage everyone to talk with their friends and family about the signs of a person that is trying […]
Help us locate missing person, Jeremy Yakobchuk
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 39 year old Vancouver resident Jeremy Yakobchuk. Mr. Yakobchuk was last seen on November 7th, 2019 at approximately 8:45am near the Sapperton Skytrain station in New Westminster. Mr. Yakobchuk is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5’9”, with a heavy […]
LOCATED: Help us locate missing person, Danielle Fayant
UPDATE: Ms FAYANT has been safely located. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 44 year old New Westminster resident Danielle Fayant. Ms. Fayant was last seen at a pub in North Vancouver on October 28th 2019 at approximately 8:00pm with a colleague. Colleagues became concerned […]
New Westminster Police Department seek rightful owners of stolen property
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department would like to provide an update to an earlier media release we posted this month about a series of break-and-enters. Investigators are now looking for the owners of a large amount of stolen property, including jewelry, electronics, and commemorative coins that have been recovered over the past […]
Update for parents on new cannabis legislation
The Child and Youth Resource Unit would like to inform you that some changes are being made to the laws and regulations surrounding the consumption of cannabis edibles. New legislation is coming into effect regarding cannabis with new products expected to reach store shelves in December. This would expand offerings to include oils, extracts, sprays, […]
The New Westminster Police Department makes an arrest following a string of break-and-enters
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department have arrested a man in connection with a series of break-and-enters that occurred over this summer. As part of the investigation into the break-ins, the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit and Crime Reduction Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Royal Avenue. A […]
Join us for Coffee with a Cop
New Westminster – All residents are invited to join members of the New Westminster Police Department for Coffee with a Cop happening October 10th from noon to 3:00pm. “This is an opportunity for us to listen to community members and answer any questions they have,” stated Acting Chief Constable Dave Jansen. “Interacting with the community […]
Help us find missing person Scott Kennedy-Dumont
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for 27 year old missing person Scott Kennedy-Dumont. Mr. Kennedy-Dumont was last seen on September 29th at approximately 7:00pm near Columbia Skytrain Station in New Westminster. Mr. Kennedy-Dumont is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5’9″ tall, weighing approximately 200lbs, […]
The New Westminster Police Department commits to increase restorative justice referrals
New Westminster – As the New Westminster Police Department moves towards a trauma informed practice, the department aims to provide their police officers with tools on how to empower victims of crime. “We want to familiarize our officers with different options they can present to victims of crime,” stated Acting Chief Constable Dave Jansen. “Restorative […]