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NWPD Seek Public Assistance to Locate High Risk Missing Person

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 32 year old New Westminster resident, Florence Leung. Leung was last seen at approximately 9:45am leaving from her home in the 1500 block of London Street. Leung left her residence alone in her white Audi Q5. She is a […]

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NWPD Seek Public Assistance to Locate Missing Person

New Westminster – The NWPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 79 year old Donald Laird of New Westminster, BC. Mr. Laird was last seen leaving a local hospital on McBride Boulevard in New Westminster on October 5th at approximately 6:00pm. Mr. Laird is known to frequent coffee shops and is believed to […]

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Images of child sexual abuse lead to charges

New Westminster – On October 3rd 2016 the New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested Qi Xie (Simon Xie) after completing an investigation regarding images of child sexual abuse. Major Crime Detectives began their investigation after receiving information from the RCMP Integrated Child Exploitation Unit of BC. After an extensive investigation, detectives requested a […]

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NWPD host annual commercial vehicle inspection initiative

New Westminster – October 4th through October 6th the New Westminster Police Department Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit, in partnership with the provincial Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE), have enlisted the support of policing and regulatory enforcement agencies from across British Columbia for an annual three day commercial vehicle safety initiative. […]

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New Westminster Police Department investigate hit and run

New Westminster – On Tuesday September 27th 2016 at approximately 4:55pm, the New Westminster Police Department responded to 12th Street and 6th Avenue for a report of pedestrian struck collision. When officers arrived, an injured adult female was located, but the vehicle that struck her was no longer on scene. The female was transported to […]

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New Westminster Police Department investigates dog bite

New Westminster – On August 11th, 2016 at approximately 7:55pm, New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to a dog attack in the unit block of Dufferin Street. An adult male was walking his dog on a leash when two unleashed dogs ran up and began attacking his dog. After the attack the owners of […]

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Thieves target unlocked doors and windows

New Westminster – Recently, the New Westminster Police Department has investigated several residential break and enters where thieves have entered through an insecure door or window. The recent break-ins have occurred in the Sapperton area of New Westminster, but all residents of the City are reminded to lock their doors and windows. “With the warm […]

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Missing person and child safely located

New Westminster – Ms. Armstrong and her 14 month old son who have been safely located in Mission after being reported missing. At approximately 7:30am on August 4th, Ms. Armstrong was dropped off alone in New Westminster. After not returning home to her residence in Maple Ridge, a friend became concerned and filed a missing […]

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NWPD continue to look for missing person with child

New Westminster – On August 6th, 2016 the NWPD requested assistance from the public to locate Kimberly Armstrong and her 14 month old son. At approximately 7:30am on August 4th, Ms. Armstrong was dropped off alone in New Westminster. After not returning home to her residence in Maple Ridge, a friend became concerned and filed […]

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NWPD seeking assistance in locating missing mom and toddler

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating a missing female who is with her 14 month old son. Kimberly Armstrong was last seen on August 4th in Maple Ridge after being reported missing in New Westminster on that same date. Kimberly Armstrong is described as a 39 […]

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