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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 Seek Public Assistance Identifying Sexual Assault Suspect
New Westminster – The NWPD’s Major Crime Unit is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect believed to be responsible for three separate sexual assaults. On July 7th, 2015 between 4:10 and 4:40pm, it has been reported that an unknown male grabbed the buttocks of three different female victims in the downtown core of […]
Social media safety tips for when you’re on vacation
It may be tempting to share with friends and coworkers the fun you’re having while on vacation via social media, but there are a few reasons why you should wait until you return home. A thief trolling using social media may see your vacation post. That person will be able to put two and two […]
Update-Two Males in Custody after Taxi Robbery
New Westminster – On July 2nd 2015 at approximately 2:00 am, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to the area of 5th Avenue and Ash Street for a report of a robbery. The victim, a taxi driver was robbed at gunpoint after one male produced a gun and the other produced an axe […]
Male Arrested and Charged for Break and Enter
New Westminster – On July 9th 2015 at approximately 7:45 am, NWPD responded to the 400 block of Queens Avenue for a report of a residential break and enter in progress. A home owner noticed a male trying to open his dining room window which was partially ajar, in an attempt to gain entry to […]
NWPD Seeks Public Assistance in Taxi Robbery
New Westminster – On July 2nd 2015 at approximately 2:00 am, members of the NWPD responded to the area of 5th Avenue and Ash Street for a report of a robbery involving a firearm. The two suspects had originally flagged down the taxi in Burnaby however once they arrived in the area of 5th Avenue […]
Update – New Westminster Man Sentenced in Child Pornography Investigation
New Westminster – On February 23rd, 2015 Steven Keith Roth of New Westminster was found guilty as a result of an investigation by the NWPD Major Crime Unit relating to the possession of child pornography. 50 year old New Westminster resident, Steven Keith Roth, was convicted of the following criminal offences: One count of Importing, […]
Deputy Chief Const. Laurin Stenerson retires
Deputy Chief Const. Laurin Stenerson retires after an outstanding career with the New Westminster Police Department. We offer our most heartfelt thank you to Stenerson for his 34 years of policing in the City of New Westminster.
Two Charged in Cell Phone Store Robbery
New Westminster – On June 20th, 2015 at approximately 5:40pm, a lone male suspect entered the Wind Mobile Store in the 900 block of 12th Street and displayed what appeared to be the handle of a handgun to the store employee. The male demanded the store safe be opened however he was not interested in […]
NWPD Request Assistance Locating Missing Male
New Westminster – The NWPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating, Andrew Gordon Underhill. Mr. Underhill is a Caucasian male, 23 years old, standing 5’4” tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He has medium length light brown or red hair and has a full beard and moustache. His exact clothing is unknown however […]
NWPD Seek Witnesses to Serious Assault
New Westminster – On June 14th, 2015 at approximately 2:20 am, the NWPD responded to a report of an unconscious male lying on the sidewalk in the area of Church Street and Columbia Street. The 28 year old male, a resident of Surrey was first believed to have simply been intoxicated however, further investigation has […]