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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 Public Notification – Jared Edward Harris
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department would like the community to be aware we are working closely with Provincial Probation to ensure the safety of the community after an offender has moved into New Westminster, who is believed to be a high risk to re-offend. Jared Edward Harris, who has an extensive criminal […]
New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit seizes fentanyl
New Westminster – Several months ago, our Street Crime Unit engaged in a project to investigate suspected drug dealing and on-going criminal activity in New Westminster. Through the course of their investigation, it quickly developed into a much broader drug investigation that expanded into other municipalities. The investigation spanned several months and resulted in our […]
Hey kids, Constable Lau can be your personal assistant for a day!
Attention New Westminster parents and students! Two New Westminster Constables will be riding 800 kilometers in the Cops for Cancer bike ride! In order to raise money for this fantastic cause School Liaison Officer Gerald Lau is having a contest where the winner can have Constable Lau as their personal assistant for a day! Please […]
Suspect arrested after hiding in broom closet
New Westminster – On April 11th 2017 at approximately 11:10am, New Westminster Police were looking for 37 year old New Westminster resident Darryl Shane McIntyre in the 700 block of 5th Avenue. The search for Mr. McIntyre resulted after four province-wide warrants for being unlawfully at large were issued. Officers from the Operational Support Unit […]
Domestic Violence: It’s Never OK
Join us on April 24 as we bring attention to the devastating impact that domestic violence has on families and children. The Purple Lights Campaign raises awareness and provides public education through its annual campaign, which has run for eight years. The colour purple is recognized as the international colour symbolic of domestic violence. The […]
LOCATED! Public assistance needed in search for missing woman
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 44 year old New Westminster resident Shaida Nisha. Mrs. Nisha was last seen on March 29th 2017 at approximately 6:00am at her residence in the 300 block of Johnston Street in New Westminster. “Mrs. Nisha has never been reported as […]
Crime trends for the week of March 27
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Queensborough, in the Pembina Street and Fenton Street areas. Crimes: Burglary Theft of auto Theft from auto Prevention Tips: Lock doors Keep valuables out of vehicles Park in well lit areas Report suspicious […]
NWPD investigate break and enter to bike store
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is currently investigating an alleged break and enter to a bike store in the 400 block of East Columbia Street. Patrols officers were called at approximately 12:45am after a male had been seen breaking the display window of the store. The caller provided the details of the […]
Crime Free Multi-Housing training
The New Westminster Police Department and Burnaby RCMP and are hosting a Crime Free Multi-Housing training workshop on Thursday, May 11, 2017 at the Burnaby RCMP Main Detachment. “This program is designed to help residents, owners and managers of rental property in co-operation with the police to keep illegal activity away from rental properties,” stated Crime Prevention Coordinator […]
Public assistance needed in finding missing 24 year old woman
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 24 year old Caroline Biscaye. Ms. Biscaye was last seen on Saturday March 25th, 2017 near the 2200 block of Hamilton Street in New Westminster. “We are asking the public to help us locate Caroline Biscaye to ensure her well-being,” […]