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Month: December 2015

Two collisions – One involving police vehicle

New Westminster – On December 22nd 2015 at approximately 11:15pm members of the NWPD responded to the 900 block of 12th Street for a report of a cyclist who was struck by a vehicle. The cyclist, an adult male who lives in New Westminster, was transported by BC Ambulance to a local area hospital where […]

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Robbery Suspect Charged

New Westminster – On December 8th 2015, the NWPD investigated a robbery that took place at a bank in the uptown area of New Westminster. The next day, a second robbery occurred at a different bank in the same neighbourhood. Over the course of the investigation, the NWPD Major Crime Unit identified 51 year-old Dana […]

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NWPD Investigate Assault with Weapon

New Westminster – On December 18th 2015 at 5:00pm New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to the 400 block of 8th Street for a report of an assault in progress. When officers arrived, they located an adult male from New Westminster who had a laceration to his left arm. BC Ambulance Service transported the […]

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Twitter Chat about Crime Reduction for Businesses

We are hosting a twitter chat tomorrow morning at 11:00am to chat with local businesses about crime reduction. Shoplifting has been a hot topic as of late and we’d like to provide the business community an opportunity to engage with us and one another about tips and strategies. You can find us on twitter (@NewWestPD) […]

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Sex Assault Suspect in Custody

New Westminster – The NWPD recently completed an investigation of sexual related offences involving a youth. As a result, 36 year-old New Westminster resident Tyler James Harrison has been arrested and charged with the following offences: 1. Procuring under 18 years contrary to section 286.3(2) of the Criminal Code; 2. Benefit from Sexual Services person […]

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Don’t give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December

New Westminster Police Department is warning shoppers not to give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December. We hope to raise awareness about thefts from vehicles this December, says Acting Sargent Jeff Scott. “People are thinking about preparing meals and buying gifts. It’s a busy time of year and protecting yourself against theft is […]

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NWPD Investigating Shooting

New Westminster – On December 1st 2015 at approximately 11:45am, NWPD patrol officers responded to the 2200 block of 8th Avenue after receiving a report of bullet holes being located in both a vehicle and a house. As a result, the Major Crime Unit has assumed conduct of the investigation, and no one is believed […]

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