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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.
Assistance needed in locating missing male
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 47 year old New Westminster resident Fernand Moret. Mr. Moret was last seen at approximately 9:30am on July 11th 2017 in the 300 block of East Columbia Street. “We are asking the public to help us locate Mr. Moret to ensure his well-being,” […]
NWPD member arrested and charged criminally
The New Westminster Police Department can confirm that one of its members has been arrested and charged with a criminal offence. Constable Sukhwinder (Vinnie) Dosanjh, was arrested yesterday by members of the Victoria Police Department after an investigation into an incident alleged to have happened in Victoria in 2005. Dosanjh is now facing one count […]
Register your bike to reduce theft
In Vancouver alone 5 – 6 bikes are reported stolen every day and only a few get returned to their owners when recovered by police. Why so few? Because many owners don’t record and share their bike serial number and description. Help defend against the bike theft epidemic by: Registering your bike with 529 Garage bike […]
Crime trends for the week of July 24
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Royal Avenue to Sixth Avenue between 10th Street and 12th Street is experiencing increased theft from autos. The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property crime and theft from autos. Remember to lock your doors, […]
Crime trends for the week of July 17
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Two areas are experiencing increased theft from autos: west of 16th Street and the downtown area. The majority of these crimes are happening in the overnight hours. The Queensborough neighbourhood continues to experience property […]
Crime trends for the week of July 12
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Queensborough is experiencing increased property crime in the form of theft of autos and theft from autos. The Ginger Drive area has seen an increase in drug activity and auto crimes. Remember to lock […]
Charges recommended in connection to overdose death of sixteen year old
New Westminster –The New Westminster Police Department has arrested a suspect who is believed to be responsible for selling drugs which contributed to the overdose death of a sixteen year old New Westminster resident, and the hospitalization of another. A Report to Crown Counsel has been submitted recommending the following charges in relation to this […]
Man brandishes axe at two New Westminster Police Constables
New Westminster – On July 7th 2017, at approximately midnight a man entered the New Westminster Police Department lobby and set up camp below the reports phone. Officers approached the man to let him know that they were making arrangements to find him a nearby place to sleep for the night as he couldn’t sleep […]
Crime trends for week of June 26
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Queensborough continues to have theft from autos and theft of autos. Remember to lock your doors, and take your valuables inside. Report all suspicious activity. The NWPD continues to actively patrol this area, […]
Public assistance needed in search for high risk missing woman
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 41 year old Amanda Elizabeth Thomson of New Westminster. She was last seen at approximately 11:00pm on June 26 at her home. Her family realized she was missing when she could not be found the next morning. Amanda Elizabeth Thomson […]