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On this nightshift, NWPS members assisted Vancouver Police Department with the riot that broke out as a result of the Stanley Cup Game 7. A Watch members urgently responded to Vancouver at approximately 8 p.m. and assisted with the riot until 0200 a.m.

A lone white male entered the TD Bank, approached a wicket, advised that he had a gun and robbed the teller. The suspect left the bank and was later identified through forensic identification analysis. With the assistance of the Major Crime Unit, the Street Crime Unit, and the Operational Support Unit, a search warrant was executed at one location and the suspect was located and arrested at another location. Charge of Robbery has been submitted against a 28 year old New Westminster resident .

Uniform members were dispatched to the NW Skytrain station for a report of a male with a rifle. Upon arrival it was quickly determined that the male was actually still on a westbound skytrain that had already left the station. Transit Police and Burnaby RCMP were able to locate the male at Patterson Skytrain station where he was taken into custody without incident. It is understood that the rifle in question was a paintball gun and the investigation continued with the Transit Police.

Air 1 helicopter spotted two vehicles that appeared to be in tandem along Highway 91 over the Alex Fraser Bridge. Speeds up to 150 km/h were noted. Air 1 guided New West police officers to the the vehicles as they parked in the Starlight Casino parking lot. Both drivers were identified and 7 day Immediate Roadside Prohibitions were issued.

During routine patrol, police noted a parked vehicle at an Auto Centre, unoccupied with its’ engine running. Investigating further, police noted a male on the ground between the 2 cars. This male was detained for theft. A query of the one vehicle revealed it had been stolen the previous day from the same location. The male was arrested for possession of stolen property and theft. This male admitted he stole the vehicle and claimed he was "returning" it. Charges are recommended against a 50 year old Surrey resident.

 

NWPS received a call from a complainant in the 1900 block of London advising they saw a male inside a vehicle and broken glass on the roadway. The complainant provided no suspect description. On police attendance the suspect was no longer on scene. The driver's side window had been smashed and the dash was damaged. The police helicopter Air 2 and K-9 unit attended and conducted area checks for the suspect but that met with negative results. A subsequent forensic examination resulted in a fingerprint hit being made and a suspect identified. The suspect identified was a well 34 year old New Westminster resident known to be a prolific offender. The suspect was arrested.

A two year old little girl fell from an 8^th flr balcony of an apartment building in the 700 blk of  5 Avenue. A witness from the third floor looked out his window and saw the little girl lying on the balcony below. NWPS received multiple 911 calls. Upon arrival, it was obvious to the members on scene that the little girl’s injuries were most likely fatal. Ambulance attended and transported the girl to hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Initial investigation indicated the child climbed up a child bed, adjacent to the master bed in the bedroom that is tucked up against a wall next to an open window. This was a tragic accident and the NWPS communicated to the community through the media, caution and safety, insofar as it relates to this event and families opening windows due to summer conditions.

The Operational Support Unit continued to perform high-visibility mobile and foot patrols, street checks, and nuisance by-law enforcement throughout the city, with particular attention to the parks and downtown/uptown areas of New Westminster. The transition to the warmer and dryer spring weather conditions has increased the nuisance activity on the streets and in the parks.