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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.
Attempted Robbery Involving Internet Purchase of iPhone
The New Westminster Police are reminding the public to be extremely careful when purchasing items off of the internet from unknown vendors. On March 22nd, 2013 at approximately 12:30 pm, a 47 year old male victim agreed to meet another male in the 1900 block of 7th Avenue after responding to a Craigslist ad to […]
Male Injured in Home Invasion
On January 29th, 2013 at approximately 11:23 pm, a forty year old male resident of New Westminster was assaulted in his apartment located in the 400 Block of 8th Street. Four unknown males entered his suite and assaulted the victim and then stole over $400 in cash. The victim was able to go to his […]
Break and Enter to Queensborough Landing – Armani Exchange
On December 21, 2012 at approximately 5:30 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 and significant damage was caused to the store. The male below was captured on camera entering […]
New Westminster Police Arrest Prolific Break and Enter Suspect
Over the last two months, the New Westminster Police Department has been working to identify a female suspect in several incidents of break and enter. The female allegedly entered into residential apartments unbeknownst to the occupants and stole a variety of personal belongings. On August 24, 2012, thirty-eight year old Nadine Norton was arrested and charged […]
NWPD Is Searching For A Stolen Scooter Required For Elderly Man’s Mobility
On May 29 at approximately 1130 am, an elderly resident of the 700 block of 13th Street, discovered that his mobility scooter had been stolen out of the car park where it had been parked over the last year when not in use. It appears the scooter was taken between 9:30 am and 11:30 am, […]
Wheelchair Robbery Suspect Arrested
On May 15th, 2012 at approximately 1745 hours, a 53 year old female, who requires the use of a wheelchair due to a significant medical condition, was crossing 6th avenue at 7th street in New Westminster. It was at this time that a male suspect came up behind her and began violently pushing her wheelchair […]
Observant Officer On Patrol Apprehends Suspects At Commercial Break And Enter
Last evening a New Westminster Police Officer while on routine Patrol in the 10th street area, notices damage to the glass doors of a commercial building. Upon investigating the officer discovers that he has interrupted a break and enter in progress and that a male is still inside the building. The male attempted to escape […]
Males Charged With Numerous Offences
On November 18th and 19th 2011, Fifty-Five residents at 9 separate apartment complexes in New Westminster had their vehicles broken into. In many of these instances the suspects stole valuables and in a few cases, the suspects attempted to steal vehicles as well. In all cases, the building parking areas were secured however, the suspects […]
Reduce Opportunities For Theft From Vehicles
Thieves are only too happy to smash your vehicle’s window to check out that bag, or box that is sitting on the vehicles seat to see if any valuables are inside. The bag may be empty but thieves don’t know that. Keep your valuables locked away and out of sight, lock your vehicle securely in […]
Male Arrested For Robbery
On Friday November 11th at approximately 1550 Hours, New Westminster police officers responded to a report of a robbery at a business located in the Seven-Hundred Block of Columbia Street. A suspect description was broadcast as patrol units attended the area. Acting Sergeant Smith observed a male matching the suspect description running towards Eight Street. […]