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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.
Crime trends for the week of April 25
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Break-Ins along the McBride Boulevard Corridor to apartment building mail boxes. Please report suspicious activity, regularly check your mail, and make sure building door is secure and no one follows you in. Also, theft […]
New Westminster Police Department solves 20 year-old cold case
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department detectives have used DNA and other evidence to link James Gray to the 1996 sexual assault of Dorothy Darnel. In the early morning hours of October 4th 1996, Dorothy Darnel, a 79 year old grandmother was viciously attacked in her home as she slept. Her attacker beat her […]
Hey kids, Constable Lau can be your personal assistant for a day!
Attention New Westminster parents and students! Two New Westminster Constables will be riding 800 kilometers in the Cops for Cancer bike ride! In order to raise money for this fantastic cause School Liaison Officer Gerald Lau is having a contest where the winner can have Constable Lau as their personal assistant for a day! Please […]
Domestic Violence: It’s Never OK
Join us on April 24 as we bring attention to the devastating impact that domestic violence has on families and children. The Purple Lights Campaign raises awareness and provides public education through its annual campaign, which has run for eight years. The colour purple is recognized as the international colour symbolic of domestic violence. The […]
Crime trends for the week of March 27
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Queensborough, in the Pembina Street and Fenton Street areas. Crimes: Burglary Theft of auto Theft from auto Prevention Tips: Lock doors Keep valuables out of vehicles Park in well lit areas Report suspicious […]
Crime Free Multi-Housing training
The New Westminster Police Department and Burnaby RCMP and are hosting a Crime Free Multi-Housing training workshop on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Burnaby RCMP Main Detachment. “This program is designed to help residents, owners and managers of rental property in co-operation with the police to keep illegal activity away from rental properties,” stated Crime Prevention Coordinator […]
New Westminster Police Department changes coat of arms
New Westminster – After 25 years, the New Westminster Police department will change its coat of arms. While much of the coat of arms remains the same as the previous, the inner scroll has been updated to read: Safety, Service, Integrity. The previous version of the scroll read: Safety, Service, Friendship. “For us integrity is […]
“Take One, Leave One” Coat Rack for Low Income Individuals and Families
Everyone is invited to take part in the “Take one, Leave One” coat rack. The coat rack will be inside the New Westminster Police Department lobby from March 16 – 31, and everyone is encouraged to take a coat or leave a coat. If you would like to donate a coat, clean and gently worn […]
NWPD investigate break and enter on paddle wheeler tour boat
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred on March 2, 2017 at approximately 2:00pm involving the possible attempted theft of a paddle wheeler tour boat, the M.V. Native. Police were called at 2:11pm on Thursday, March 2, 2017 to the south side of River Road for a […]
Property Crime Trend
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Area south of Sixth Avenue, west of Eighth Street, including Quayside Drive and all attached streets. Crimes: Break-ins into apartment buildings and undergrounds Theft of auto Theft from auto Prevention Tips: Ensure the […]