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Suspicious interaction prompts caution from police
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is appealing to the public to assist in providing CCTV footage or dash cam footage that may help in an investigation of a suspicious interaction that occurred on October 26th at approximately 11:00 am in the 200 block of 11th Street. Police received a report after two […]
Police issue warning of pickpockets targeting coatracks inside businesses
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is advising local businesses and residents to remain vigilant as criminals target jackets on coatracks near entrances for easy access to valuables. Suspects enter a businesses and search customers’ jacket pockets for items like wallets and phones. “Now that we’re entering coat season, we encourage businesses to […]
Police investigating pedestrian struck by vehicle at 20th Street and 8th Avenue
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a pedestrian struck by the driver of a vehicle that occurred in the afternoon hours of October 4th at the intersection of 20th Street and 8th Avenue. BC Emergency Health Services Paramedics are transporting the pedestrian to hospital. The driver of the vehicle remains on […]
Police warn of theft after $20,000 in gold jewelry stolen from New Westminster senior
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about theft involving fake gold jewlery following a report from a local senior citizen. The victim was approached as she was outside her residence in the neighbourhood of Uptown New Westminster. The fraudster is described as woman in her mid-thirties, approximately 5’2” to […]
NWPD and IHIT Investigate Suspicious Death
New Westminster – On September 24th, 2024 at approximately 5:00pm, the New Westminster Police Department was called to the 1400 block of Salter Street for a report of sudden death. Upon police attendance, a 38 year-old female was located deceased under suspicious circumstances. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) were contacted, and have assumed conduct […]
Thousands of pieces of mail and firearms seized during New Westminster search warrant
Update – If you believe you are a victim of mail theft please file your police report with your local police agency. New Westminster – On September 11th New Westminster Police Department officers received a call for service to a residence in the Uptown neighbourhood of New Westminster for an unrelated matter. During the course […]
New Westminster man sentenced for possession of child pornography after guilty plea
New Westminster – In 2019 the New Westminster Major Crime Unit began an investigation into child pornography being uploaded to the internet by a New Westminster resident. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit made an arrest in April 2020. Since his arrest and charge approval, 51 year old, New Westminster resident, Scott Harrison […]
The New Westminster Police Department warns residents about sextortion scam
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are issuing a public warning regarding the exchange of intimate photos or engaging in intimate encounters online after recently receiving several reports of sextortion. Sexting material can be used to exploit, bully and blackmail individuals. Sexting is when an individual sends a sexually explicit photo, video, or […]
Firearm Seized After Attempted Home Invasion
New Westminster – On July 8th, 2024, New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a masked individual holding a firearm, who was attempting to gain entry to a home in the 900 block of 12th Street. The suspect was unable to gain access and fled the area. New Westminster Police patrol members flooded […]
Stolen debit card prompts pickpocketing warning
New Westminster – Police are reminding members of the public to be wary of theft after a resident had her stolen debit card used to make approximately $2,500 in withdrawals and purchases. The New Westminster Police Department continues to investigate this theft. “Sadly, thieves are using a variety of tactics to prey upon some of […]