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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.
Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charged
New Westminster – On September 1st, 2019, at approximately 6:40am, New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to a report of a robbery that had occurred at a restaurant located in the 800 block of Carnarvon Street, New Westminster. It was reported that a suspect had allegedly entered into the establishment and demanded money from […]
Robbery Suspect Arrested and Charged
New Westminster – On August 3rd, 2019 at 9:15am the New Westminster Police attended to a bank in the 1000 block of Columbia Street, New Westminster for a report of a robbery. Officers attended, located evidence nearby, and conducted a police dog search for the suspect who had fled on foot. After an extensive search, […]
Increase of Theft from Autos in New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police would like to remind the public to lock their car doors, and remove valuables from their vehicles, after receiving several reports of theft from vehicles. Since the start of 2019, New Westminster has received 39 theft from vehicle reports city-wide, 13 of which are from the east side. […]
Suspect for ID in alleged poppy donation theft
New Westminster — The New Westminster Police is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a suspect in an alleged poppy donation theft. On November 8th, 2018 at approximately 2:00pm an adult male entered the Royal Canadian Legion at 631 6th Street to order food. After the male had paid for his food at the cash […]
Vintage Guitars Belonging to Band 54-40 Located
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police has located five of the vintage guitars belonging to the band 54-40 after executing a search warrant in Surrey, BC. On Friday October 5th 2018 the New Westminster Police received a report of a theft from a U-Haul that was parked in a lot in the 300 block […]
Bike Theft Crime Trend
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Quayside Dr. Crimes: Storage locker break-ins Bicycle thefts Prevention Tips: Secure your personal belongings using proper locks. Report any suspicious activity to the police. Document serial numbers. Lock bikes to a secure structure.
Crime trend – Downtown theft from autos
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Downtown area – South of 3rd Ave, West of 8th St, including Quayside Dr. Crimes: Theft of Auto – (evening/ overnight hours) Theft from Auto – streets and undergrounds (evening/overnight hours) […]
6 tips to protect your mail
By taking a few precautions against mail fraud, you can protect your mail and yourself from becoming an easy target of identity thieves. If you’re expecting mail and don’t receive it, follow up with the sender to make sure it was sent. If you suspect you were a victim of mail theft, call our non-emergency […]
Catalytic converter theft suspect charged
New Westminster – On May 26, 2016 the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit arrested 40 year old Jeff Whittaker Straker of New Westminster, British Columbia in connection with theft of catalytic converters. Mr. Straker has been charged with two counts of theft under $5000 section 334(b) of the Criminal Code in Surrey, BC; […]
NWPD Seek Public Assistance to Identify Suspect
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to identify a theft suspect. An unknown man entered into a local business in the 600 block of 6th Street on January 28th 2016 and stole $18,000 worth of iPads. At approximately 3:30pm, the suspect entered the warehouse portion of the store […]