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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.
Firearm Seized After Attempted Home Invasion
New Westminster – On July 8th, 2024, New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of a masked individual holding a firearm, who was attempting to gain entry to a home in the 900 block of 12th Street. The suspect was unable to gain access and fled the area. New Westminster Police patrol members flooded […]
Stolen debit card prompts pickpocketing warning
New Westminster – Police are reminding members of the public to be wary of theft after a resident had her stolen debit card used to make approximately $2,500 in withdrawals and purchases. The New Westminster Police Department continues to investigate this theft. “Sadly, thieves are using a variety of tactics to prey upon some of […]
Frontline officers warning residents about fraudsters gaining remote access to digital devices
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning residents about remote access scams after a resident noticed unauthorized access to his cryptocurrency wallet on his phone. Remote access scams are sometimes known as the tech support scam. Often these scams begin with the victim receiving an unsolicited phone call or clicking on a […]
New Westminster Police Board Announces New Chair and Vice Chair
New Westminster – At the New Westminster Police Board’s July 16, 2024 meeting, the Board held elections for the positions of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board for a two-year term. With recent provincial amendments to the Police Act, the New Westminster Police Board was required to fill both positions. Tasha Henderson was acclaimed […]
New Westminster Police Department officers pull man in distress from Fraser River
New Westminster – On July 7th at approximately 4:15pm two New Westminster Police Department officers were patrolling the Fraser River when they observed a man in an small inflatable dingy being swept down the river by the fast moving current. Officers saw the motor on the boat was not working and the man only had […]
*Located* Help us find high risk missing person William
Update – We’re happy to share that William has been found and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person William. William was last seen in New Westminster on June 19th. William is described as a 31 year old man standing 6’3” tall […]
NWPD bids farewell to Chief Constable Dave Jansen
New Westminster – As Chief Constable Dave Jansen begins his final week on the job, the New Westminster Police Department reflects on his service to the department and the community over the past three decades. “Chief Jansen’s impact on the New Westminster Police Department has been immense,” said Deputy Chief Constable Paul Hyland. “He has […]
Suspected explosive device removed from neighbourhood by police
New Westminster – On June 19th the New Westminster Police Department received a call about a suspected explosive device in the West End neighbourhood. Officers arrived on scene and worked to secure the area. Residents were asked to leave their homes out of an abundance of caution. The Lower Mainland Integrated Police Dog Service helped […]
Police looking to return roof top tent to rightful owner
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department officers are looking to reunite a roof top tent with its rightful owner. The tent, which is CAP-it brand, was found on June 11th and brought to the New Westminster Police Department. “Camping season is here, and someone is missing a tent,” stated Sergeant Andrew Leaver. “The rightful […]
Police appeal for dash cam and CCTV footage to help in the search for Magnus
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department investigators continue to search for high risk missing person Magnus, who was reported missing on May 14th. Detectives are working in partnership with neighbouring police agencies and members of the public to search areas he has been known to frequent and to raise awareness of the missing man. […]