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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.
Male Found Deceased In A New Westminster Apartment Building, Foul Play Suspected.
On December 18, 2010 at approximately 1140 PM New Westminster Police Service received a 911 call regarding a male in medical distress. Upon police arrival a deceased male was located inside a suite at 140 6th Street. The scene was secured for New Westminster Forensic Investigation Section and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team to arrive […]
Theft From Automobiles Increase In December
December normally brings an upswing in theft from vehicles and New Westminster is no exception to this ongoing Christmas trend. New Westminster has recently seen targeting of laptop computers, GPS’s, and IPods from private vehicles. Commercial vehicles have been targeted for their tools and equipment. The reality is, anything left in a vehicle is appealing […]
Small Fire At Care Home Extinguished By Sprinkler System
New Westminster Police and Fire Service responded this evening to a small fire at a Seniors Care Facility in the 200 block of Ross Drive. Sprinklers in the suite quickly extinguished the small fire although some resulting water damage did occur to the suites below. As a precaution a 100 year old resident was taken […]
Young Child Very Lucky Following Pedestrian Accident
A three year old New Westminster boy was very lucky yesterday afternoon when struck by a vehicle travelling at a slow speed in the 200 block of 10th street. The child was dragged for approximately 10-12 feet. The child was transported to Royal Columbian Hospital and held overnight for observation but was well enough to […]
Robbery With A Weapon
On December 7th at 2244 Hours, a male entered the Best Buy store located on Boyd Street in New Westminster. A store employee observed the male walk to the games area of the store, select several video games and then tuck them underneath his jacket. When the suspect attempted to leave the store the employee […]
Vancouver Police Officer Charged With Assault
On July 26, 2010, the Vancouver Police Department requested that the New Westminster Police Service conduct an investigation into an allegation that a VPD constable pushed a woman on Hasting Street, and, the actions of the two constables that accompanied him. After a three month investigation, the New Westminster Police Major Crime Unit forwarded a […]
New Westminster Police Execute Two Search Warrants
On December 2, 2010, the New Westminster Police Service executed search warrants on two separate suites inside of 1210 Cameron Street, New Westminster. The warrants were the result of a 6-week long project that was conducted by members of the Street Crime Unit. The project was launched after numerous citizen complaints were received regarding drug […]
‘Con-Air’ Transports Another Criminal
On November 15th, 2010 members of the New Westminster Police Service Patrol Division encountered a male as a result of a fraud investigation. A check of the male found that he had a lengthy criminal history including robberies, property crime and violence. It was also learned that he was wanted by the Toronto Police Service […]
Male Suffering Gunshot Wound
Update: The victim is a Thirty-Four year old New Westminster resident. The victim remains in hospital following surgery and is expected to recover from his injuries. Police investigators continue examining the evidence and interviewing potential witnesses. At approximately 1830 Hours, the New Westminster police received a 9-1-1 call reporting that a male had been […]
Update – Recovery Of Seaforth Highlander Historical Mace
Update to the previous media release on this matter from 2010-11-10. The Seaforth Highlander Historical Mace and the vehicle it was contained in were recovered by NWPS members on 2010-11-18 at approximately 1930 hours. It appears there was no damage to the Mace which is being returned to representatives from the Seathforth Armories. The investigation […]