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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.
Suspect arrested and charged after assault with aluminum railing
New Westminster – On July 17th at approximately 4:15pm the New Westminster Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Mowat Street for an assault in progress. The person who called 9-1-1 shared that they had just seen a man enter the backyard of a residence, and strike another man in the head […]
Suspect arrested after numerous people pepper sprayed during wig theft
New Westminster – On July 15th at approximately 6:00pm the New Westminster Police Department was dispatched to the area of 6th Street and 6th Avenue after a 9-1-1 call about a theft in progress. The caller shared that a man was inside a retail store attempting to steal a wig. After being confronted by store […]
Help us locate missing person Kulwant Sahota
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in the search for missing person Kulwant “Kal” Sahota. Mr. Sahota was last seen on July 18th at approximately 2:00 PM in the area of 14th Street and Hamilton Street in New Westminster, BC. Mr. Sahota is described as a South Asian […]
Two people rescued from damaged boat on the Fraser River
New Westminster – On July 14th 2022, the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from a resident at the edge of the Fraser River saying they could hear people yelling for help and they were unsure if people had been thrown from a boat. New Westminster Police Department officers boarded the NWPD police […]
Robbery in Downtown New Westminster causes increased concern for police
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is sharing concerns after a woman was robbed in New Westminster. On July 9th at approximately 8:00pm a woman was robbed by three suspects while standing outside an ATM inside the Shops at New West near the New Westminster SkyTrain Station. Three people who were not known […]
Police seeking dash-cam footage after road rage incident
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in an investigation into a road rage incident. On July 9th at approximately 7:30 am the New Westminster Police Department received a call from someone saying their friend was assaulted. The witness shared that as his friend was driving down 20th Street […]
Police appeal for witnesses and CCTV following armed robbery in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects in an armed robbery and assault on the corner of Clarkson Street and McKenzie Street on July 11th at approximately 8:30pm. Police were called to the scene after a group of three people were approached by two people […]
Accused found guilty of sexual assault following Major Crime Unit investigation
Update to media release: https://nwpolice.org/blog/2020/08/27/new-westminster-police-department-advising-of-sexual-assault-investigations/ and https://nwpolice.org/blog/2020/10/26/update-new-westminster-police-department-advising-of-sexual-assault-investigations/ New Westminster – In August 2020, The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested an adult male masseur after an allegation of sexual assault during a massage. Since the initial media release and arrest of a suspect, Major Crime Unit investigators had identified additional victims who were […]
Chief Constable Jansen awarded as a Member of the Order of Merit of the Police Forces
New Westminster – For his exemplary contributions and dedicated years of service, New Westminster Police Department Chief Constable Dave Jansen has been awarded the Order of Merit of the Police Forces. The Order of Merit of the Police Forces was created in 2000, to recognize conspicuous merit and exceptional service by members and employees of […]
Racist graffiti leads to police investigations
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying suspects responsible for racist graffiti following two separate incidents. The first incident is believed to have occurred overnight between June 5th and June 6th with the victim reporting he found racist messages scratched into his vehicle. The vehicle was parked […]