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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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Donate your cell phone to a good cause

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is looking for 50 cell phones to be donated over the month of August. The Victim Assistance Unit uses the phones by giving them to victims of domestic violence, seniors, and people in at-risk situations. “By donating your old cell phone you ensure that help for victims […]

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NWPD make additional arrests in home invasion investigation

New Westminster – As earlier reported, in the early morning hours of July 6th, 2016, New Westminster Police Department patrol members responded to a call of an interrupted break and enter to a residence in the 400 block of Queens Avenue. On arrival, members located a resident who was suffering from significant but non-life threatening […]

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