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Month: May 2023

Major Crime Unit arrests and charges man for alleged sex offences and appeal for additional victims to come forward

New Westminster – In early 2023, the New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit, with the assistance of the Specialized Investigations Unit, initiated an investigation into a number sexual offences connected to an individual employed by an organization offering substance use recovery services. After a lengthy investigation, the Major Crime Unit arrested Adam Haber on […]

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Witnesses asked to come forward following string of vandalism on 4th Avenue

New Westminster – On May 22nd at approximately 11:30 am, New Westminster Police Department patrol members received a call from a resident who shared several vehicles parked on the street had been vandalized with spray paint overnight. When officers arrived on scene they found ten vehicles had been sprayed with orange and blue paint. Officers […]

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Helpful tips on Missing Children’s Day

National Missing Children’s Day is dedicated to encouraging parents, guardians, caregivers, and others concerned with the well-being of children to make child safety a priority. The day serves as a reminder to continue our efforts to prevent children from going missing and to reunite missing children with their families. Consider your child’s privacy when they […]

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Charges approved against suspect following carjacking and dangerous driving in Uptown

New Westminster – On May 17th the New Westminster Police Department arrested a suspect after witnesses reported to 9-1-1 that a taxi was driving erratically in the Uptown neighbourhood. It is alleged that the taxi was stolen and was striking other vehicles. Thankfully, there were no serious injuries as a result of this incident. 27 […]

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Officers make arrest after witnesses report dangerous driver in Uptown neighbourhood

An update to this investigation is available here: https://www.nwpolice.org/blog/2023/05/19/charges-approved-against-suspect-following-carjacking-and-dangerous-driving-in-uptown/ New Westminster – On May 17th at approximately 1:40 pm the New Westminster Police Department was made aware of numerous calls to 9-1-1 where witness described seeing a taxi driving erratically in the Uptown neighbourhood. Witnesses described the taxi striking other vehicles and pedestrians fleeing from the […]

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New Westminster Police Department officers make arrest after stabbing in Downtown neighbourhood

New Westminster – On May 11th at approximately 11:20 am, New Westminster Police Department officers learned of numerous 9-1-1 calls about a woman screaming for help in the courtyard of a multi-family building. New Westminster Police Department officers rushed to the scene. Once the scene was contained, police located a woman with injuries consistent with […]

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National Police Week: Committed to Serve

New Westminster – Today marks the beginning of National Police Week – a seven-day public awareness campaign that encourages increased awareness and understanding between police and the communities they serve. This year, we recognize the oath officers proudly take to be “committed to serve” communities who want and expect the police to keep them safe. […]

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Suspects using stolen keys in New Westminster break and enters

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning building managers and occupants of multi-family buildings to keep their keys secure after a series of recent break and enters. Investigators have learned that suspects used stolen keys in three recent break and enters. Once inside the buildings, suspects stole property from vehicles, electronics, and […]

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Help us Locate High Risk Missing Youth Allie Ruelland

Update – Allie Ruelland has been located. Thanks to everyone who assisted in the search. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing youth Allie Ruelland. Allie was last seen on May 6th in New Westminster. Allie is described as a 17 year old female, standing […]

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New Westminster Police Department officers arrest and charge two suspects in kidnapping investigation.

New Westminster – On the evening of April 25th New Westminster Police Department officers learned that a New Westminster resident had been kidnapped.  The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit took conduct of the investigation, receiving extensive support from internal specialty units and numerous police agencies throughout the region including: the RCMP, Vancouver Police […]

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