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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.
Suspicious Male Impersonates Shaw Cable Representative
On February 17, 2013 at approximately 12:45 pm, the New Westminster Police Department attended the area of Park Row for a complaint of a suspicious person. The complainant advised that a man had buzzed his apartment stating that he was from Shaw Cable and needed to be let in. The complainant went to the front […]
Romance Scam Targets New Westminster Resident
Another victim falls prey to a fraudster who obtained over $6,000 from a New Westminster resident. The resident started a profile on an online dating site. While accessing the site, she was messaged by another member who claimed to hold the rank of Major in the US Army and was currently deployed in Afghanistan. After […]
UPDATE: Con Artist Strikes Again
Nov 29, 2012 – We have now identified the suspect referred to below as Richard Earl Rupert. Rupert is wanted Canada-wide with several warrants out for his arrest in Ontario. He is responsible for victimizing the elderly from Ontario throughout Canada to the Lower Mainland. He seeks out and befriends senior citizens and identifies himself as a […]
Con Artist Strikes Again
The New Westminster Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in identifying a prolific con artist who is victimizing elderly females in our community. On November 21, 2012, the suspect male befriended an elderly female victim. He pretended to be her son and followed her home and into her suite. He then stole […]
Con Artist Strikes Again
The New Westminster Police Department is asking for assistance from the public in identifying a prolific con artist who is victimizing elderly females in our community. On November 21, 2012, the suspect male befriended an elderly female victim. He pretended to be her son and followed her home and into her suite. He then stole […]
NWPD reminding public to be careful with personal information
A recent incident in New Westminster has highlighted the need for the public to be diligent in safeguarding their personal information. On October 22nd, 2012, the NWPD took a report from a citizen regarding the theft of her purse from her vehicle, which had been parked on the street in front of her residence. What […]
Fake Cop Swindles Local Business out of $250
The New Westminster Police Department are asking businesses to beware of a male impersonating a police officer. On July 2, 2012 at 6:45 pm, a local veterinary business was the victim of a fraud. The male suspect entered the store and was seated in the lobby area for approximately 20 minutes. Another customer was also […]
NWPD Alerts Seniors About Scam
On May 31, 2012 at 7:36 P.M., an elderly woman reported to the police that an unknown person attended her apartment in the Uptown area of New Westminster and claimed that he was from her oxygen tank company. During the conversation, the unknown male stated that the rates on her oxygen had gone up $40 […]
NWPD Alerts Seniors About Scam
On May 31, 2012 at 7:36 P.M., an elderly woman reported to the police that an unknown person attended her apartment in the Uptown area of New Westminster and claimed that he was from her oxygen tank company. During the conversation, the unknown male stated that the rates on her oxygen had gone up $40 […]
NWPD Is Searching For A Stolen Scooter Required For Elderly Man’s Mobility
On May 29 at approximately 1130 am, an elderly resident of the 700 block of 13th Street, discovered that his mobility scooter had been stolen out of the car park where it had been parked over the last year when not in use. It appears the scooter was taken between 9:30 am and 11:30 am, […]