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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
NWPD Arrest Wanted Male
New Westminster – On November 6th 2015 the NWPD requested the assistance of the public in locating Howard Solomon O’Soup, who had several outstanding warrants for property crime offences in New Westminster and surrounding jurisdictions. On November 19th 2015 the NWPD Street Crime Unit, located and arrested Mr. O’Soup for the outstanding warrants and for […]
NWPD Seek Public Assistance to ID Break and Enter Suspect
New Westminster – On October 14th, 2015 at approximately 2:00pm an unknown male pried open the patio door to an apartment located in the 500 block of Royal Avenue. The residents were not home at the time when the suspect entered the suite and took several items before fleeing the area. The male, seen here […]
UPDATE: Missing Person – Mathieu Joseph Racine
New Westminster – Further to our Media Release dated November 13th 2015, the NWPD regret to report that Mathieu Joseph Racine has been found deceased. The investigation has now been turned over to the BC Coroner’s Service, but foul play is not suspected. “We have notified the family and offered a number of support services, […]
NWPD Seek Public Assistance for Wanted Male
New Westminster – The NWPD is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Howard Solomon O’Soup. Mr. O’Soup is currently wanted out of New Westminster on two outstanding warrants. Mr. O’Soup also has several other warrants for his arrest in surrounding jurisdictions. Howard O’Soup is a 38 year old male standing 5’10” and weighing approximately 190lbs. […]
Public Notification
New Westminster – The NWPD would like to inform the community of three personal robberies that may be related, which took place in the 800 block of 20th Street and in the 700 to 800 blocks of 22nd Street. The robberies occurred between October 13, 2015 and October 27, 2015 between the hours of 10:00pm […]
NWPD Request Assistance Locating Missing Female
New Westminster – The NWPD is asking for the public’s assistance in locating, April Paige Nabess. Ms. Nabess is a 16 year old, aboriginal female, standing approximately 5’4” with a slim build, weighing 110 pounds. She has brown eyes, long black waist length hair and her clothing description is unknown at this time. Ms. Nabess was […]
NWPD Host Annual Commercial Vehicle Inspection
New Westminster – On October 6th through October 8th the NWPD Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Unit and Traffic Unit, in partnership with the provincial Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch, have enlisted the support of Policing and regulatory enforcement agencies from across British Columbia for an annual three day Commercial Vehicle Safety Initiative. With the increasing […]