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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 issue warning after recent increase in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles
The New Westminster Police have recently observed an increase in the theft of catalytic converters from vehicles and would like to offer prevention tips to the public. A catalytic converter is an emissions-control device attached to a vehicle’s exhaust system which converts toxic exhaust gases to less harmful emissions. These devices have become increasing popular […]
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 Seeking Property Crime Offender
The New Westminster Police are seeking public assistance in locating and arresting a suspect wanted on several outstanding property crime warrants. Jesse Ranger COUTLEE, a 21 year old male of No Fixed Address, is currently wanted on one NWPD Warrant for Breaking and Entering (Sec. 348 (1) of the Criminal Code) and on another NWPD […]
NWPD investigate overnight stabbing
On July 10th, 2013 at approximately 8:50 pm, the New Westminster Police were contacted by the Surrey RCMP regarding a stabbing victim who had shown up at a local area hospital in their jurisdiction. The initial investigation by Surrey RCMP members indicated that the stabbing had occurred in New Westminster at an apartment in the […]
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 […]
NWPD seeking public assistance with vandalism investigation
The New Westminster Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the person or persons responsible for some overnight vandalism to the field and outbuildings at Mercer Stadium. On June 14th, 2013 at approximately 12:10 am, an NWPD member on routine patrol discovered several instances of vandalism involving the dripping and spraying of paint on the […]
CDSA Search Warrant Executed
On June 13th, 2013 at approximately 10:00 am, members of the NWPD Street Crime Unit executed a Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) Search Warrant on a residence in the 700 block of 20th Street. During the subsequent search, the Street Crime members located and seized the following: Over 150 marijuana plants in various stages […]
NWPD seeking assistance in Missing Person Investigation
The New Westminster Police are requesting both public and media assistance to help locate a runaway teenager who has been reported to the police as missing by her very concerned family. On April 3rd, 2013, 15 year old Colleen Van Dijk was reported to the NWPD as missing from New Westminster, where she was temporarily […]
The Public’s Assistance is Requested in Locating Missing Pieces of Valuable Native Art
On April 27th, 2013, the complainant, Jim Dutta, was at the boardwalk by the Quay when he put his bag down and walked away from it for a few minutes. When he returned, the bag, which contained very valuable pieces of native art, was missing. The New Westminster Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance […]
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 […]