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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 release Strategic Plan 2016 – 2019
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is excited to announce the 2016 to 2019 Strategic Plan. As the City of New Westminster continues to grow, the NWPD has set out three major strategic directions and their respective objectives, which provides clear direction and organizational accountability. Throughout 2015, the NWPD conducted a series of […]
New Westminster Police Department Warn of Increase in Catalytic Converter Theft
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has recently observed an increase in the theft of catalytic converters. A catalytic converter is an emissions-control device attached to a vehicle’s exhaust system, which converts toxic exhaust gases into less harmful emissions. Thieves have been targeting these, which in turn they sell for a small amount […]
Social Media Workshop for Parents
Register today! Event is at 6:30pm on January 28. Presented by the New Westminster Police Department and Parents’ Night Out Jesse Miller on Digital Citizenship Learn about social networking and what kids are really doing online. Kids in 2016 are growing up in a digital age, growing up in a wired world we could never […]
NWPD Investigate Assault with Weapon
New Westminster – On December 18th 2015 at 5:00pm New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to the 400 block of 8th Street for a report of an assault in progress. When officers arrived, they located an adult male from New Westminster who had a laceration to his left arm. BC Ambulance Service transported the […]
Twitter Chat about Crime Reduction for Businesses
We are hosting a twitter chat tomorrow morning at 11:00am to chat with local businesses about crime reduction. Shoplifting has been a hot topic as of late and we’d like to provide the business community an opportunity to engage with us and one another about tips and strategies. You can find us on twitter (@NewWestPD) […]
Don’t give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December
New Westminster Police Department is warning shoppers not to give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December. We hope to raise awareness about thefts from vehicles this December, says Acting Sargent Jeff Scott. “People are thinking about preparing meals and buying gifts. It’s a busy time of year and protecting yourself against theft is […]
NWPD Investigating Shooting
New Westminster – On December 1st 2015 at approximately 11:45am, NWPD patrol officers responded to the 2200 block of 8th Avenue after receiving a report of bullet holes being located in both a vehicle and a house. As a result, the Major Crime Unit has assumed conduct of the investigation, and no one is believed […]
New Westminster Police Department seek witness for hit and run
New Westminster – On November 28th 2015 at approximately 11:15pm, a driver called NWPD to report a male lying on the road in the 400 block of Brunette Avenue who appeared to have been stuck by a vehicle that did not remain on scene. NWPD patrol officers responded to the injured pedestrian, who appeared to […]
Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charged
New Westminster – On October 31st 2015, the NWPD investigated a robbery that took place at a bank in the Uptown area of New Westminster. Over the course of the investigation, the NWPD Major Crime Unit identified and arrested 26 year-old David Frederick Daniel Pullen of Surrey, BC. NWPD Major Crime Unit has an active […]
Male arrested for Break and Enter
New Westminster – On November 20th 2015 at approximately 2:00pm NWPD patrol officers attended a residence in the 200 block of Ross Drive for a report of a break and enter in progress. A homeowner had arrived home to find a suspect inside his residence who had pried the patio door open to gain entry. […]