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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.
Help us find missing person Samia Onesmus
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Samia Onesmus. Ms. Onesmus was reported missing on March 13th. She is described as approximately 5’3” tall, with brown eyes and short dyed red hair. “We believe Ms. Onesmus may be travelling through municipalities throughout the Lower […]
Help us find missing person Irven Geddes
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Irven Geddes. Family of Mr. Geddes have not heard from him in several months and this has caused them concern for his well-being. Mr. Geddes is described as an Indigenous male, with a slim build, brown eyes, […]
Police respond to fatal single vehicle collision in Sapperton neighbourhood
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are in the early stages of investigating a fatal single vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 6:40 am on East 8th Avenue between Richmond Street and E Columbia Street. Traffic has been rerouted and drivers are asked to avoid the area. The collision has caused a local […]
Staff of local restaurant assaulted with bear spray
New Westminster – On March 9th at approximately 11:30 pm New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 200 block of Columbia Street after staff at a bar were assaulted by a suspect using bear spray. Police were told that the staff were assaulted after asking a group of underage youth to leave the […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following bear spray assault
New Westminster – On March 6th at approximately 4:45 am New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 1000 block of Carnarvon Street after someone was assaulted by a suspect using bear spray. Police searched the area for someone matching the suspect description, and provided aid to the victim. Despite searches of the surrounding […]
Soccer School returns summer 2023
New Westminster – It’s “game on” for the New Westminster Police Department Soccer School. Staff and volunteers are excited to announce that Soccer School will return to Queens Park in New Westminster July 17th to July 21st 2023. This popular event is for children five to ten years of age who are interested in improving […]
*Located* Help us find high-risk missing person Rocky Grey
Update – Mr. Grey has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Rocky Grey. Rocky Grey was last seen at approximately 9:30 am near the Sapperton area in New Westminster. Mr. Grey is described as a 35 year old […]
*Located* Help us find high-risk missing person Chase Rolles
Update – We’re happy to share that Chase Rolles has been located. Thanks to everyone who assisted in the search for him. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for high-risk missing Chase Rolles. Mr. Rolles was last seen on February 17th at approximately 8:30 pm in […]
Police begin investigation into fatal pedestrian motor vehicle incident
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police are in the early stages of fatal pedestrian motor vehicle incident investigation in the 100 block of East Columbia. On February 19th at approximately 12:30 pm patrol officers were called to the 100 block of East Columbia for an unresponsive pedestrian that had been struck by the driver […]
New Westminster Police Department officers appeal for witnesses to come forward following robbery outside bank
New Westminster – In the early morning hours of January 27th, Officers were dispatched to a 9-1-1 call from an individual who reported that he had been chased by a male armed with a pipe after withdrawing cash from a bank’s ATM in the downtown area of New Westminster. The suspect fled with the victim’s […]