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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.
Good Samaritans assist victims in assault
New Westminster – On May 14, 2020 at approximately 2:25 pm, NWPD officers responded to a report of an assault in progress in the parking lot of 1025 Columbia Street. Several 9-1-1 calls were received that reported a male fighting with two people in a vehicle while also hitting pets that were in the vehicle. […]
NWPD Investigate Shooting
New Westminster – On May 12th 2020 at approximately 1:50 am the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired at a house in the area of 20th Street and Hamilton Street, New Westminster. The residents were home at the time of the shooting, but confirm that no one was injured. The […]
New Westminster Police Department joins Nextdoor
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is announcing a partnership with Nextdoor, an online neighbourhood network. As the first police department in Canada to join the platform, this partnership offers another way for the New Westminster Police Department to engage with the New Westminster community. “Having the ability to easily communicate with residents, […]
Suspect Charged after Theft at Royal Columbian Hospital
New Westminster – On April 14th, 2020 at approximately 2:45 AM, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a theft from Royal Columbian Hospital that occurred between 9:40 pm and 12:30 am. A female, described as being 20 to 30 years old, entered the hospital at and changed into hospital scrubs. The […]
Crime trends since COVID-19 public health orders
New Westminster – New crime trends have emerged in New Westminster since COVID-19 provincial public health orders were put in place five weeks ago. The New Westminster Police Department has seen a significant reduction in most major crime categories, as well as residential break and enters, frauds, and auto theft. “These statistics reflect how we’re […]
Nirla Sharma Found Deceased
New Westminster – On February 25th, 2020, the New Westminster Police Department asked for the public’s assistance in locating 44-year-old New Westminster resident Nirla Sharma. On April 26th, 2020 at approximately 4:00 pm, the Burnaby RCMP contacted the New Westminster Police Department after reports of a deceased person who was believed to be Nirla Sharma. […]
Keeping Kids Safe Online During COVID-19
New Westminster – Recently, the New Westminster Police Department has received reports of children being contacted online by strangers. With schools closed, and many kids live streaming and video chatting during the COVID-19 pandemic, the New Westminster Police Department is reminding the public of the importance of internet safety and encouraging parents and guardians to […]
Missing person Shannon MacDonald
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Shannon MacDonald. Ms. MacDonald was last seen on March 3rd, at approximately 8:20 pm near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Ms. MacDonald is described as a Caucasian female, 27 years old, standing 5’4″ tall, with a […]
Missing person Caroline Biscaye
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 26-year-old Caroline Biscaye. “We are asking the public to help us locate Caroline Biscaye to ensure her well-being,” stated Sergeant Jeff Scott. “Ms. Biscaye has been known to use public transit, so if you see her on the bus or […]
High Risk Missing Person Joseph Eberl
Update: Mr. Eberl has been safely located and is with his family. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for an elderly man with dementia, Joseph Eberl. Mr. Eberl was last seen at approximately 9:45 am on March 3rd, near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Mr. […]