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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.
Stolen NWPD Pride Flag recovered
New Westminster – On June 17th 2021, staff at the New Westminster Police Department saw their Pride Flag was missing. When CCTV footage from the previous night was viewed a man could be seen scaling the flag pole and stealing the flag. The New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit set out to identify the […]
NWPD officers arrest suspect after stabbing in Brow of the Hill residence
New Westminster – At approximately 10:30 pm on August 10th the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call coming from a residence in the Brow of the Hill neighbourhood. Upon arrival officers located someone suffering from multiple stab wounds. After removing this person from the home and placing them in the care of […]
Bank robbery suspect safely taken into custody and charged
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has secured a criminal charge against a person suspected of a bank robbery in New Westminster. On July 13th at approximately 4:00 pm the New Westminster Police Department received a call reporting an armed robbery at a financial institution in the downtown neighbourhood. Patrol, Traffic Unit, and […]
Four youth arrested after youth stabbed
New Westminster – On April 10th 2021 at approximately 8:00 pm the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a large fight between approximately 30 youth. Upon arrival, the responding officers located armed suspects who had fled the scene using public transit. All four suspects were arrested and their guardians notified. The victim […]
Suspect arrested after allegedly threatening security guard with knife
New Westminster – On April 14th at approximately 5:30pm the New Westminster Police Department was called to a retail store on Boyd Street for a report of a man brandishing a knife at a security guard. Allegedly the man brandished a knife when he was stopped by the security guard for trying to leave the […]
Driver arrested after driving over spike belt and fleeing through downtown
New Westminster – On April 13th 2021 at approximately 8:00 am the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a man sleeping in a running vehicle in the 300 block of Carnarvon Street. Upon arrival, the responding officer recognized the driver as someone who has fled from police in the past and had […]
Second degree murder suspect from Calgary arrested in New Westminster
New Westminster –On February 3rd the New Westminster Police Department became aware of a man at a Sapperton area residence who was believed to be wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second degree murder. New Westminster Police Department officers located and arrested the 19 year old suspect, Michael Elendu, without incident and confirmed his identity […]
Bank robbery suspect facing multiple charges
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department’s Major Crime Unit has secured a number of charges against a person suspected of two bank robberies in New Westminster. Both New Westminster robberies occurred at financial institutions in the uptown neighbourhood, the first occurring on January 8th, while the second occurred on January 11th. The NWPD […]
NWPD officer assaulted while arresting person causing a disturbance
New Westminster – At approximately noon on January 14th the New Westminster Police Department received two reports of a woman causing a disturbance in the uptown neighbourhood. The woman allegedly shoved an elderly citizen and was very aggressive with people inside businesses and on the street. New Westminster Police officers quickly arrived on scene and […]
Stolen motorcycle being ridden on the sidewalk results in arrest
New Westminster – In the morning of January 12th a New Westminster Police Department officer was on routine patrol when he spotted an unusual sight coming down the sidewalk. A motorcyclist was riding on the sidewalk with no helmet on. The constable stopped the motorcyclist to confirm he had a class 6 licence. The officer […]