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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.
*Found* High Risk Missing Person Shawn Johnson
*Update* Shawn Johnson was safely located by police in Richmond after receiving a tip from the public. The NWPD thanks the public for their assistance in helping locate Mr. Johnson. *Update* Mr. Johnson owns a grey, 2001 Nissan Maxima with licence plate KA603N. It is very similar to the vehicle pictured below. If you see […]
New Westminster Police Department joins Nextdoor
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is announcing a partnership with Nextdoor, an online neighbourhood network. As the first police department in Canada to join the platform, this partnership offers another way for the New Westminster Police Department to engage with the New Westminster community. “Having the ability to easily communicate with residents, […]
Nirla Sharma Found Deceased
New Westminster – On February 25th, 2020, the New Westminster Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old New Westminster resident Nirla Sharma. On April 26th, 2020 at approximately 4:00 pm, the Burnaby RCMP contacted the New Westminster Police Department after reports of a deceased person who was believed to be Nirla Sharma. […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online During COVID-19
New Westminster – Recently, the New Westminster Police Department has received reports of children being contacted online by strangers. With schools closed, and many kids live streaming and video chatting during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Westminster Police Department is reminding the public of the importance of internet safety and encouraging parents and guardians to […]
Missing person Shannon MacDonald
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Shannon MacDonald. Ms. MacDonald was last seen on March 3rd, at approximately 8:20 pm near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Ms. MacDonald is described as a Caucasian female, 27 years old, standing 5’4″ tall, with a […]
Request for video surveillance and dash-cam footage in connection to missing person Nirla Sharma
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the disappearance of 44-year-old New Westminster resident Nirla Sharma. Mrs. Sharma went missing in the early hours of Monday, February 24th, 2020. “Investigators continue to review a significant amount of video footage, and have released a clip that shows Mrs. Sharma […]
Request for Witnesses in the Investigation of High Risk Missing Person – Nirla Sharma
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is looking for any witnesses regarding the disappearance of 44-year-old New Westminster resident Nirla Sharma. Mrs. Sharma went missing in the early hours of Monday, February 24th. Investigators are requesting anyone with dash-cam video footage who may have been driving in the 300 block of Lawrence Street, […]
High Risk Missing Person – Nirla Sharma
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old New Westminster resident Nirla Sharma. Mrs. Sharma was last seen at her residence located in the 300 block of Lawrence Street in New Westminster on February 23rd at 9:00 pm. Mrs. Sharma was wearing pink pajamas with a pink […]
NWPD officers use less-lethal weapon to arrest suspect near River Market
New Westminster – On February 21st at approximately 11:45am a male was observed by a New Westminster Police Department officer in the area of 8th Street and Columbia Street displaying assaultive and threatening behavior. The officer who observed this behavior called for backup while maintaining visual contact with the male. When additional officers arrived the […]
High Risk Missing Person Moneca Remillard
New Westminster – As of February 22nd, 2020, Moneca Remillard is still missing. “As time goes by, we are increasingly more concerned for her well-being and are asking for the public’s assistance in locating her,” stated Sergeant Jeff Scott. “Anyone with information is asked to call us, or if you see her, call 911. We […]