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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.
Canada Road Safety Week Stats for NWPD
Members of the NWPD were out in full force as part of Canada Road Safety week, which ran from May 13th to 20th. Canada Road Safety Week is a national enforcement-driven initiative designed to increase public compliance with and awareness of safe driving measures and, ultimately, to save lives. The enforcement part of the campaign […]
NWPD Chief Constable inducted into the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
The New Westminster Police are pleased to announce the investiture of their own Chief Constable, Dave Jones, as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. Chief Jones was present at the investiture ceremony in Ottawa this morning, held at Rideau Hall and presided over by His Excellency the Right Honourable Dave […]
Search Warrant Executed, Resulting in Seizure of Marijuana and Cash
On May 23rd, 2013, members of the NWPD Street Crime Unit concluded an investigation under the Controlled Drugs and Substances Act (CDSA) into the sale of marijuana at premises in the 900 block of 12th Street. Three males were taken into custody and a CDSA search warrant was executed on the premises, resulting in the […]
New Westminster Resident Loses $1,300 in Fraud Scam
A resident of New Westminster is out $1,300 after trusting an on-line bank to provide her a loan. She located a bank online called “Citi Plan” and completed documentation to receive a $5,000 loan. The resident filled out a contract and provided her name, contact information, banking details including the routing number, type of account […]
NWPD Requests Assistance from the Public in Identifying Jewelry
On April 30, 2013, a clear zip-loc bag containing gold coloured jewelry was found lying on ground in the BC Liquor Store parking lot located at 1075 Columbia Street, New Westminster. The items are displayed in the photos that follow: If these items belong to you or someone […]
Robbery Suspect Arrested
An observant NWPD Dispatcher assisted in the apprehension of a robbery suspect who is alleged to have committed several robberies in New Westminster on the evening of April 30th. On April 30th, 2013 at approximately 8:30 pm, a male suspect entered a convenience store in the 300 block of 6th Street and passed a note […]
NWPD Seek Assistance with Hit and Run
On March 8, 2013, at approximately 6:00 pm, a cyclist was crossing the crosswalk at Boyd and Wood Street in the Queensborough area of New Westminster. He was struck by a dark, older model Mercedes Benz which then fled the scene. The cyclist was transported to RCH where he was treated for several fractures, including […]
Charges approved by Crown Counsel after Independent NWPD investigation
On October 24, 2012, the New Westminster Police Department was asked to assist the Quesnel RCMP with an independent external review of an incident that occurred in their cells on October 16th, 2012 which involved one of their police officers. The NWPD assigned a senior officer to conduct a thorough and independent review of the […]
NWPD reminds residents to be vigilant after recent increase in Theft from Autos
The New Westminster Police are reminding vehicle owners to be extra vigilant after a rash of theft from autos in the Royal City over the last two weeks. The NWPD Criminal Intelligence Unit noted the surge in thefts, particularly in the Sapperton neighbourhood. Of particular concern is the fact that a great number of the […]
Seven NWPD Officers selected for Alexa’s Team
The New Westminster Police are proud to announce that seven of our officers were selected as part of Alexa’s Team for 2012. At the young age of 4½, Alexa Middelaer tragically lost her life in May of 2008 after she and her aunt were run down by an impaired driver. Despite this devastating loss, Alexa’s […]