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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.
Located: Help us find missing person Caroline Biscaye
Update: We’re happy to share that Caroline Biscaye has been located. Thanks to everyone who helped in searching for her. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 25 year old Caroline Biscaye. Ms. Biscaye was last seen on July 22nd, 2019 near the 2200 block of Hamilton […]
Located: Missing person Shari Heathen
Update: Shari Heathen has been located. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Shari Heathen. Miss Heathen last had contact with police on June 13. She is described as an indigenous female, 27 years old, standing 5’4”, with a tattoo on her right hand […]
New Westminster Police Department Investigates Possible Shooting
New Westminster – On July 22nd, 2019 at approximately 4:40pm, the New Westminster Police responded to the area of 9th Street and St. Andrews Street for a report of a possible shooting. When officers arrived, several people were located; however, no one with any obvious injuries. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit and Forensic […]
Update on Police Information Check and Taxi Permit applications
Please be advised that we are experiencing an increase in Police Information Check and Taxi Permit applications. Normal processing time is 2-4 weeks and we are working diligently to process each application as quickly as possible. In order to assist us with this process we are requesting applicants refrain from contacting the NWPD to check […]
Instagram Live Ride-Along
Join us on Instagram live July 24th to follow Sergeant Scott and Constable Hildebrand on a ride along! We will be going live at 7:00pm (PST). Get your snacks ready and cozy up for an evening of following Sergeant Scott and Constable Hildebrand as they patrol the streets, respond to calls, and answer your questions.
New Westminster Police Department moves to electronic ticketing
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is changing the way traffic tickets are written in New Westminster. The electronic ticketing initiative is being rolled out by the Provincial Road Safety Initiative. Over time, all municipal police departments and RCMP will adopt the technology. E-ticketing allows the details needed to issue a traffic ticket […]