How do I...
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.
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has arrested and charged Joshua Joseph Gutstein in connection with a break and enter in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood.
On September 8, 2020, New Westminster Police Department officers were called to a home in the Queen’s Park neighbourhood for an alleged break and enter theft of valuables from the kitchen. Not long after, officers were called to check on the welfare of a man half a block away from the home. Officers attended to provide assistance to the man and located in his possession items stolen from the home nearby. Officers contacted BC Ambulance and paramedics attended to provide additional care.
As part of the investigation, the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on Agnes Street. A large amount of property was located, and investigators are currently working through the items to determine what has been stolen. The investigation into the property recovered continues.
Joshua Joseph Gutstein a 31 year-old resident of New Westminster has been charged with:
1. Break and Enter – Sections 348(1)(a) of the Criminal Code.
“We’d like to thank our officers for their excellent work on this file,” Stated Chief Constable Dave Jansen. “Residents are asked to be vigilant about securing their homes and garages. The NWPD will continue to monitor priority offenders as we remain focused on reducing crime in our community.”
The New Westminster Police Department is asking anyone who was the victim of a break-and-enter, to make a police report (604-525-5411) to determine if any of the recovered stolen property is theirs. If victims of these break-and-enters do not have serial numbers on file, any photographs of the stolen items are asked to be passed along to the investigating officer. For information on how to best secure your property please reach out to our Crime Prevention Coordinator for more information at 604-529-2528 or crimefree@nwpolice.org.
-30-
CONTACT PERSON: Sergeant Sanjay Kumar
PHONE: 604-529-2537
