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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.
IHIT takes conduct of an investigation in New Westminster
On December 17, 2013, at approximately 7:45 pm, members of the New Westminster Police Department were called to the area of 23rd Street and 8th Avenue in New Westminster. Upon attendance police found a badly injured male who appeared to be the victim of an assault. The victim was transported to the hospital. “IHIT has […]
NWPD Seeking Property Crime Offender
New Westminster – On October 15th, 2013 at approximately 4:00 pm, members of the NWPD patrol division attended to a report of residential break and enter that had occurred earlier in the day at an apartment on 11th Street. The investigation has now led to the identification of a suspect and the NWPD are seeking […]
NWPD make arrest in assault investigation
New Westminster – On Monday October 28th at approximately 2:00 pm, NWPD Patrol Officers responded to a report of a fight involving multiple subjects in Moody Park near the outdoor pool. Upon police arrival, a 16 year old victim was located suffering from a number of significant but non-life threatening injuries, and he was subsequently […]
NWPD Investigate Fatal Collision
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are investigating a fatal collision that occurred yesterday evening at approximately 10:30 pm. NWPD Patrol Officers were called to the area of 9th Street and 4th Avenue where they located a 55 year old female who had been struck by a pickup truck. BC Ambulance were called to the […]
Update to Public Warning – Anonymous Caller September 1, 2013 – Kidnap Plan
New Westminster – On September 1, 2013, the New Westminster Police Department issued a news release for the purpose of warning the public and requesting assistance for an investigation into an anonymous complaint made by a male who described his plan to kidnap a woman known to him with the intention of holding her against […]
UPDATE: Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued
The autopsy for Karen Nabors has been completed and the findings are inconclusive. As the cause of death is still unknown, further testing by the pathologist will be required and toxicology results are pending. An updated media release will be provided once those results have been made available to investigators. The investigation into the suspicious […]
UPDATE: Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued
Following the public warning issued yesterday by the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team, there have been some concerns raised over the timing of the warning. “As police officers we are morally, ethically and legally responsible to balance the protection of the public and the integrity of the investigation. In cases, where suicide is a possibility, there […]
Two Female Escorts Dead – Public Warning Issued
The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) in conjunction with the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is asking the public to be vigilant following two separate suspicious deaths. The first incident occurred on August 12, 2013 just before 10:00pm, when the NWPD responded to the sudden death of 45 year old Jill Lyons, at an apartment […]
New Westminster Man Charged with Distribution and Possession of Child Pornography
In March of 2013, an investigation was initiated into the actions of a New Westminster resident relating to the possession of child pornography. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crimes Unit advanced the investigation to a point where a Report to Crown Counsel was submitted on July 10th, 2013, recommending criminal charges. On August 16th, […]
NWPD seeking Property Crime Offender
On July 10th, 2013 at approximately 8:00 pm, NWPD patrol members attended to a residential break and enter in the uptown area of the city that had occurred sometime earlier in the day. The investigation has now led to the identification of a suspect and the NWPD are seeking public assistance in locating and arresting […]