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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.
NWPD Seeking Break and Enter Suspects
New Westminster –On January 5, 2014 at approximately 3:48 am, two male’s entered the lobby of an apartment building in the 300 block of Ward Street. Once inside they broke into a number of mailboxes and stole the contents. Photos have now been developed from the lobby CCTV footage and the New Westminster Police are […]
NWPD Searching for Stolen Bronze Statue
New Westminster – On January 24, 2014, the New Westminster Police received a report that a bronze statue was stolen from a residential property in the 1000 Block of London Street in New Westminster. The statue was purchased over 20 years ago by the owner and has great sentimental value. If you have any information […]
Victim of the December 17, 2013 attack in New Westminster dies in hospital
Victim of the December 17, 2013 assault in New Westminster has died as a result of the injuries he suffered while the suspect tried to rob him. “Unfortunately I can now confirm that this tragic incident has claimed the life of 19 year old Karim MESKINE. Karim was the innocent victim of an unprovoked attack […]
NWPD Seeks the Public’s Assistance in Locating a Ring Stolen during a Residential Break and Enter
On August 15, 2013, the New Westminster Police Department began an investigation into a Break and Enter in the area of Laguna Courts, where a safe was stolen from a residence. Amongst the items in the safe was a gold ring with a large opal approximately 23mm x 16mm x 8 mm, and diamonds graduating […]
NWPD Arrest Auto Theft Suspects
Some excellent teamwork between members of the NWPD patrol division, Street Crime Unit and RCMP regional police helicopter Air 1 resulted in the arrest of two auto theft suspects and the recovery of a stolen vehicle. On Tuesday, July 16th, 2013 at approximately 11:10 am, a uniformed NWPD patrol officer located a stolen GMC Jimmy […]
NWPD arrest cell phone robbery suspect
On June 20th, 2013 at approximately 12:30 am, a 23 year old male was walking in the 600 block of 20th Street when he was attacked from behind and assaulted. The unknown male suspect punched the victim in the side of the head, took his cellular phone and then fled on foot after a passerby […]
Break and Enter to Queensborough Landing Armani Exchange
On May 20, 2013 at approximately 8:00 am, the New Westminster Police attended a break and enter report at the Armani Exchange clothing store located at 805 Boyd Street, New Westminster. Several thousand dollars worth of merchandise were stolen. The rear entry door was pried open. The individuals below were captured on camera entering the […]
Robbery Suspect Arrested
An observant NWPD Dispatcher assisted in the apprehension of a robbery suspect who is alleged to have committed several robberies in New Westminster on the evening of April 30th. On April 30th, 2013 at approximately 8:30 pm, a male suspect entered a convenience store in the 300 block of 6th Street and passed a note […]
NWPD reminds residents to be vigilant after recent increase in Theft from Autos
The New Westminster Police are reminding vehicle owners to be extra vigilant after a rash of theft from autos in the Royal City over the last two weeks. The NWPD Criminal Intelligence Unit noted the surge in thefts, particularly in the Sapperton neighbourhood. Of particular concern is the fact that a great number of the […]
Property Crime Offenders Arrested
The New Westminster Police had a busy, albeit successful Friday nightshift, arresting a total of five Property Crime Offenders in two separate incidents. On March 23rd, 2013 at approximately 7:40 pm, NWPD members responded to an alarm at Richard McBride Elementary School at 331 Richmond Street. Three males were arrested leaving the building while another […]