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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.
Suspect pleads guilty to two charges related to 12th Street shooting
New Westminster – On January 2, 2022, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 400 block of 12th Street. Multiple shots were fired into the residence and the suspects fled the scene. Thankfully, no one was injured as a result of the shooting. Numerous specialty units […]
Man sentenced to 6.5 years in jail after pleading guilty to sexual exploitation and making child pornography
New Westminster – In August of 2020 a youth reported to officers of the New Westminster Police Department that they were a victim of sexual offences. The youth was immediately provided support from the Victim Assistance Unit and the Specialized Investigations Unit took conduct of the investigation. The investigation took approximately one year and during […]
Pedestrian struck by driver in Uptown neighbourhood and suffers serious injuries
New Westminster – On Monday, October 23rd at approximately 8:00 pm, members of the New Westminster Police Department located a pedestrian that had been struck by a driver in the parking lot of a gas station near the intersection of 6th Avenue and Eighth Street. Officers provided aid to the 84 year old man who […]
2023 New Westminster Police Department Public Opinion Survey Results
New Westminster – In August, a public opinion survey conducted by Ipsos asked citizens of New Westminster about their opinion of the New Westminster Police Department. The survey was developed by Public Safety Canada Research Division and endorsed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police as a common data standard for public attitude surveys […]
Witnesses asked to come forward after shooting on Agnes Street
New Westminster – In the early morning hours of October 2nd New Westminster Police Department officers learned of a male who had arrived at a local area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The injuries sustained were non-life threatening. Further investigation by patrol and Major Crime Unit members determined the shooting occurred at a residence […]
Located – Have you seen 11 year old Mina?
Update – We’re happy to share that Mina has been found. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing 11 year old Mina. Mina was last seen at approximately 2:00pm on October 4th in Downtown New Westminster wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and pajama bottoms. “We […]
Police respond to fatal collision in Quayside neighbourhood
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are in the early stages of investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 7:00pm on September 20th near Quayside Drive. The collision occurred at the entrance of an underground parkade and involved a total of three vehicles. Witnesses called 9-1-1 to report the collision […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault of a woman aboard bus
New Westminster – On September 17th at approximately 6:30pm New Westminster Police Department officers attended 6th Street and Liverpool Street after a report of an assault onboard a bus. Police rushed to the scene and met with the victim, who had suffered minor injuries and was in distress. Police learned that the victim was assaulted […]
Police appeal for information following stranger assault at New Westminster Skytrain Station
New Westminster – On September 15th at approximately 9:10am officers were dispatched to the New Westminster SkyTrain Station after a victim called for help following an alleged assault. Officers rushed to speak with the victim and search for a suspect; however, no one matching the suspect description could be found. Officers learned from the victim […]
Suspect found to be breaching conditions after robbery of convenience store
New Westminster – On September 10th at approximately 11:15pm a witnesses called 9-1-1 to share that she had just witnessed a robbery at a Downtown New Westminster convenience store. The witness described a man placing what appeared to be a bullet on the counter before walking away with merchandise. At the time, it was unclear […]