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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.
High Risk Missing Person Demetri Morozov
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 24 year old Demetri Morozov. Mr. Morozov only speaks Russian and arrived in Canada 4 days ago. Mr. Morozov was last seen August 23rd at 2:00am in the 700 block of 5th Avenue New Westminster. “We are asking for the public’s help […]
Rest in Peace Police Service Dog Cade
Cade, a Police Service Dog with the Integrated Police Dog Service, was born April 2011 and died suddenly overnight July 30th 2017. “It is with honour and pride that we remember Cade,” stated Chief Constable Dave Jones. “Police Service Dogs exhibit tremendous bravery, and provide a valuable service to both police officers and the public.” […]
Crime trends for the week of August 14
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property crime and theft from autos. Remember to lock your doors, and take your valuables inside. Report all suspicious activity. The Queensborough waterfront area is seeing an increased […]
NWPD member arrested and charged criminally
The New Westminster Police Department can confirm that one of its members has been arrested and charged with a criminal offence. Constable Sukhwinder (Vinnie) Dosanjh, was arrested yesterday by members of the Victoria Police Department after an investigation into an incident alleged to have happened in Victoria in 2005. Dosanjh is now facing one count […]
Register your bike to reduce theft
In Vancouver alone 5 – 6 bikes are reported stolen every day and only a few get returned to their owners when recovered by police. Why so few? Because many owners don’t record and share their bike serial number and description. Help defend against the bike theft epidemic by: Registering your bike with 529 Garage bike […]
Crime trends for the week of July 24
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Royal Avenue to Sixth Avenue between 10th Street and 12th Street is experiencing increased theft from autos. The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property crime and theft from autos. Remember to lock your doors, […]
Crime trends for the week of July 17
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Two areas are experiencing increased theft from autos: west of 16th Street and the downtown area. The majority of these crimes are happening in the overnight hours. The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property […]
Crime trends for the week of July 12
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Queensborough is experiencing increased property crime in the form of theft of autos and theft from autos. The Ginger Drive area has seen an increase in drug activity and auto crimes. Remember to lock […]
Man brandishes axe at two New Westminster Police Constables
New Westminster – On July 7th 2017, at approximately midnight a man entered the New Westminster Police Department lobby and set up camp below the reports phone. Officers approached the man to let him know that they were making arrangements to find him a nearby place to sleep for the night as he couldn’t sleep […]
Assault with a weapon in Moody Park
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Moody Park yesterday. The incident occurred at approximately 4:00pm on June 21 near the northeast Moody Park baseball diamond. The 27 year old victim was punched and kicked multiple times by two young men and hit on the head with […]