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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.
High Risk Missing Person: Karen Docker
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating 73 year old Port Moody resident, Karen Docker. Mrs. Docker was last seen in the 300 block of East Columbia Street at approximately 8:00am on September 9th 2017. She is described as a fair skinned Caucasian female, standing approximately […]
NWPD Charity Golf Tournament
Join us in supporting two fantastic charities with a game of golf and a delicious dinner. Once you’ve finished the course, join us in the clubhouse for cocktails, mingling, dinner, a silent auction and some amazing prizes. Call Constable Wendy Bowyer for tickets: 604-724-6764 or email wbowyer@nwpolice.org.
Crime trends for the week of August 28
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: On the West Side of New Westminster, more specifically north of 3rd Avenue, west of 12th Street there has been overnight theft from autos. Please keep valuables out of sight. The NWPD continues to […]
Drug Trafficking charge approved in connection to overdose death of local teen
New Westminster – In May the New Westminster Police department shared with the public details of an overdose death of a local sixteen year old student, who had purchased MDMA from a street level dealer in New Westminster. Since that time the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit conducted a lengthy and through investigation, […]
Back to school safety tips
As children head back to school this fall, the New Westminster Police Department Traffic Unit are reminding motorists to slow down and pay attention in school zones. Drivers – Every school day, unless otherwise posted, the speed limit is 30 km/h in school zones. Parents – Go over your child’s walk/cycle route to school with […]
Charges recommended in connection to overdose death of thirteen year old
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit has arrested a suspect who is believed to be responsible for selling drugs which contributed to the overdose death of a thirteen year old girl. On July 15th, 2017 two teens purchased MDMA from a street level drug dealer at the 22nd Skytrain Station […]
High Risk Missing Person Demetri Morozov
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate 24 year old Demetri Morozov. Mr. Morozov only speaks Russian and arrived in Canada 4 days ago. Mr. Morozov was last seen August 23rd at 2:00am in the 700 block of 5th Avenue New Westminster. “We are asking for the public’s help […]
Rest in Peace Police Service Dog Cade
Cade, a Police Service Dog with the Integrated Police Dog Service, was born April 2011 and died suddenly overnight July 30th 2017. “It is with honour and pride that we remember Cade,” stated Chief Constable Dave Jones. “Police Service Dogs exhibit tremendous bravery, and provide a valuable service to both police officers and the public.” […]
Crime trends for the week of August 14
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property crime and theft from autos. Remember to lock your doors, and take your valuables inside. Report all suspicious activity. The Queensborough waterfront area is seeing an increased […]
Warning issued over embassy scam
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning residents about a telephone scam involving fraudsters posing as employees of foreign embassies. A New Westminster resident was called by someone claiming to work for the Chinese Embassy who told them they were a suspect in a large investigation. This person told the resident that […]