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Help us find Paisley

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Paisley. Paisley was last seen at approximately on March 29, at approximately 3:40 pm near Begbie Street and Clarkson Street in New Westminster. Paisley is described as 23 years old, standing 5 feet tall with a slender […]

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NWPD close 6th Street due to a gas line damage

Update – Crews have repaired the gas line and traffic is open along 6th Street. Thank you for your patience. New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department officers have closed 6th Street ​​between 6th Avenue and 5th Avenue due to a gas line damage. ​ Crews are on scene and it is anticipated the road will […]

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*Located* Police asking for public assistance in locating missing person Erica

Update: Erica has been found and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking public assistance in finding Erica. Erica was last seen in the Quayside neighbourhood of New Westminster. Erica may appear confused or disoriented. Erica was last seen at approximately 3:00 am on Sunday, March 2. Erica is described […]

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*Located* Police Asking for Public Assistance in Locating Missing Person Josephine

Update – We’re happy to share that Josephine who was reporting as missing has been found and is safe. Thanks to those who helped in searching for her. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking public assistance in finding high risk missing person Josephine. Josephine is unfamiliar with the Metro Vancouver area […]

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High risk missing man John found by police

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is happy to share that John, who had been reported missing yesterday, has been located by police and is safe. John was located in Downtown Vancouver at approximately 11:00 am. The New Westminster Police Department would like to thank the Vancouver Police Department for their assistance in […]

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Police Asking for Public Assistance in Locating Missing Person John

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking public assistance in finding high risk missing person John. John may appear confused and was last seen in the 300 block of Alberta St around 11:00 am today. John is believed to be wearing the same stripe shirt in the photo below and is not […]

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Police appeal for information following reported sex assault

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect following a report of a sexually motivated assault of a woman who did not know her assailant. On February 9 at approximately 1:20 am the victim called police for help and shared that a man sexually assaulted […]

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New Westminster Police Department Releases 2024 Crime Statistics

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has provided the Police Board 2024 monitored crime statistics, providing insights into public safety and policing efforts over the past year. These statistics were presented at the January 21 Police Board meeting and community members are invited to review the full report, which is available on the […]

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Police target shoplifting year-round with renewed initiative

New Westminster – Following the busy holiday shopping season, the New Westminster Police Department (NWPD) is once again launching an initiative to combat shoplifting and violent thefts in local businesses. Building on the success of past projects, the NWPD Crime Reduction Unit is continuing its partnership with Downtown and Uptown Business Improvement Associations to address […]

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Police investigating pedestrian struck by vehicle in the 300 block of McBride Boulevard.

The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a pedestrian struck by a vehicle that occurred in the morning of December 18th, 2024 in the 300 block of McBride Boulevard. The driver of the vehicle remains on scene. All the contributing factors of this incident are still under investigation. McBride Boulevard is closed to traffic in […]

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