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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.
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 […]
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 […]
New Westminster Police Department announces plans to address violence in New Westminster Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has launched a temporary redeployment plan to address safety in Downtown New Westminster. This plan comes after a shooting, two stabbings, and numerous assaults with weapons in the past two months. Residents and visitors can anticipate seeing an increased police presence and joint patrols with Metro Vancouver […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault on Alexander Street
New Westminster – On May 1st at approximately 3:00 am New Westminster Police Department officers learned about a victim in distress near the intersection of Carnarvon Street and Alexander Street. Officers and BC Emergency Health Services paramedics located a victim with significant but non-life threatening injuries and provided him aid and transportation to local area […]
High Risk Missing Person Kwane Ashong
Update – Mr. Ashong has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Kwane Ashong. Mr. Ashong was last seen on April 24th in the Sapperton neighbourhood in New Westminster. Mr. Ashong is described as a 51 yer old male, […]
Located – Help us find high risk missing person Molal Rasuly
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Molal Rasuly. Ms. Rasuly was last seen at approximately on April 22 at approximately 4:00 pm near the 100 block of Agnes Street in New Westminster. Ms. Rasuly is described as 24 years old, standing 5’7” tall, […]
Update on investigation into Downtown New Westminster shooting
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is providing an update and asking for public assistance following a shooting in Downtown New Westminster that left one man with injuries. Investigators have learned more about the location of the shooting, which occurred on Alexander Street. Officers have determined that one suspect approached […]
Major Crime Unit investigating shooting in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – On April 18th at approximately noon New Westminster Police Department officers responded to a shooting that occurred in the 700 block of Carnarvon Street. The response resulted in a large police presence at the Royal Columbian Hospital. A man is being treated for non-life threatening injuries and two suspects are in police […]
*Located* High Risk Missing Person Phyllis Blakeston
Update – We’re happy to share that Ms. Blakeston has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Phyllis Blakeston. Ms. Blakeston was last seen on April 17th at approximately 10:00 am in the Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster. Ms. […]
Major Crime Unit Investigates Stabbing at Columbia SkyTrain Station
New Westminster – On April 10th at approximately 11:00 pm New Westminster Police Department Officers responded to the Columbia SkyTrain Station for a report of a stabbing. Upon arrival patrol officers located the victim, who was provided with first aid and was transported to hospital. The New Westminster Police Major Crime Unit was deployed and […]