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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.
New Westminster Police Department changes coat of arms
New Westminster – After 25 years, the New Westminster Police department will change its coat of arms. While much of the coat of arms remains the same as the previous, the inner scroll has been updated to read: Safety, Service, Integrity. The previous version of the scroll read: Safety, Service, Friendship. “For us integrity is […]
LOCATED! NWPD search for missing person
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 55 year old Surrey resident George Hrehorsky. Mr. Hrehorsky was last seen on March 17th 2017 in the 300 block of East Columbia Street in New Westminster. Mr. Hrehorsky is described as a 6’2” Caucasian male weighing approximately 300lbs, with […]
Located! NWPD Seek Assistance to Locate Missing Person
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 60 year old Bill Lakatos. Mr. Lakatos was last seen on July 11th 2016 in a park located in the 300 block of Carrall Street in Vancouver, but the family of Mr. Lakatos have not seen him since March 28th, […]
LOCATED! NWPD seek public assistance to locate high risk missing person
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking assistance in locating 61 year old Andrew Giffen. Mr. Giffen was last seen at Royal Columbian Hospital on March 20, 2017 at approximately 12:00 pm. The New Westminster Police Department was notified by Royal Columbian Hospital that Mr. Giffen had left the facility. “If you […]
Three people arrested, $25,000 of drugs seized
New Westminster – Three people were arrested after the New Westminster Police Department seized drugs with an estimated street value of $25,000 from a vehicle in New Westminster early Tuesday morning. The seizure and arrests were the result of an early morning traffic stop in New Westminster. The drugs seized are believed to be 100 […]
“Take One, Leave One” Coat Rack for Low Income Individuals and Families
Everyone is invited to take part in the “Take one, Leave One” coat rack. The coat rack will be inside the New Westminster Police Department lobby from March 16 – 31, and everyone is encouraged to take a coat or leave a coat. If you would like to donate a coat, clean and gently worn […]
Police Information Checks now available online
New Westminster – As part of our ongoing effort to optimize the use of technology, enhance efficiency, and better serve members of the public, the New Westminster Police Department is pleased to announce the launch of a new online application process for employment and volunteer Police Information Checks. Available now via the NWPD website at […]
New Westminster Police interrupt possible attempted theft from construction site
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred on March 8, 2017 at approximately 2:00am involving the possible attempted theft of construction tools. Police were called at 2:17am on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 to a construction site on Carnarvon Street. Initial information indicates that a male suspect was […]
NWPD investigate break and enter on paddle wheeler tour boat
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred on March 2, 2017 at approximately 2:00pm involving the possible attempted theft of a paddle wheeler tour boat, the M.V. Native. Police were called at 2:11pm on Thursday, March 2, 2017 to the south side of River Road for a […]
Property Crime Trend
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Area south of Sixth Avenue, west of Eighth Street, including Quayside Drive and all attached streets. Crimes: Break-ins into apartment buildings and undergrounds Theft of auto Theft from auto Prevention Tips: Ensure the […]