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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 […]
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 […]
Arrest made and charges approved following alleged triple stabbing in New Westminster
New Westminster – Three people were allegedly stabbed on October 26, 2024, in New Westminster. Following an investigation by the New Westminster Police Department, 30-year-old Parmvir Singh Sahota was charged on December 5, 2024, with three counts of aggravated assault, contrary to Section 268(2) of the Criminal Code of Canada. “If you ever fear for […]
A message to thieves – bait packages are out there
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is stepping up efforts to combat parcel theft this holiday season with the help of high-tech bait packages. In collaboration with community members, officers aim to prevent thefts and ensure families enjoy a worry-free festive season. Since its launch in December 2022, the NWPD has placed bait […]
Suspicious interaction prompts caution from police
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is appealing to the public to assist in providing CCTV footage or dash cam footage that may help in an investigation of a suspicious interaction that occurred on October 26th at approximately 11:00 am in the 200 block of 11th Street. Police received a report after two […]
Police issue warning of pickpockets targeting coatracks inside businesses
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is advising local businesses and residents to remain vigilant as criminals target jackets on coatracks near entrances for easy access to valuables. Suspects enter a businesses and search customers’ jacket pockets for items like wallets and phones. “Now that we’re entering coat season, we encourage businesses to […]
Police investigating pedestrian struck by vehicle at 20th Street and 8th Avenue
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is investigating a pedestrian struck by the driver of a vehicle that occurred in the afternoon hours of October 4th at the intersection of 20th Street and 8th Avenue. BC Emergency Health Services Paramedics are transporting the pedestrian to hospital. The driver of the vehicle remains on […]
Police warn of theft after $20,000 in gold jewelry stolen from New Westminster senior
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about theft involving fake gold jewlery following a report from a local senior citizen. The victim was approached as she was outside her residence in the neighbourhood of Uptown New Westminster. The fraudster is described as woman in her mid-thirties, approximately 5’2” to […]
NWPD and IHIT Investigate Suspicious Death
New Westminster – On September 24th, 2024 at approximately 5:00pm, the New Westminster Police Department was called to the 1400 block of Salter Street for a report of sudden death. Upon police attendance, a 38 year-old female was located deceased under suspicious circumstances. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) were contacted, and have assumed conduct […]
Thousands of pieces of mail and firearms seized during New Westminster search warrant
Update – If you believe you are a victim of mail theft please file your police report with your local police agency. New Westminster – On September 11th New Westminster Police Department officers received a call for service to a residence in the Uptown neighbourhood of New Westminster for an unrelated matter. During the course […]