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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.
Former NWPD member to face criminal charges
New Westminster – In March 2015, as a result of an internal theft investigation, the NWPD terminated the employment of one of its sworn members. As a result of the initial internal theft investigation, Crown Counsel has approved the following charges against Adam Spindor, who had eight years of service with the NWPD prior to […]
NWPD arrest three after robbery and pursuit
New Westminster – On March 12, 2015 at 9:00 am, the NWPD responded to a report of a robbery at the Walmart store located in the 800 block of Ewen Avenue. Staff reported three suspects had produced a weapon and ran out of the store with stolen property. As police were en route to the […]
NWPD arrest male in carjacking
New Westminster – On March 10, 2015 at approximately 5:00 pm, members of the NWPD attended the parking lot at 610 6th Street for a report of a carjacking that had just occurred at that location. The 59 year old victim, a New Westminster resident, was loading groceries into his vehicle when a male approached […]
NWPD seeking public assistance in theft from elderly victim
New Westminster – The NWPD is requesting public assistance in identifying a male believed to be responsible for stealing cash from an elderly victim. On February 5, 2015 at approximately 1:00 pm, the 70 year old female victim, who is a resident of New Westminster, entered the TD Bank located at 555 6th Street to […]
NWPD report areas of concern for vehicle related property crime
New Westminster – The month of January has seen an increase in vehicle related property crime in the downtown and Brow of the Hill areas of the city. During the month of January there were 21 vehicles reported stolen in New Westminster, which in terms of the entire city, is a 42% drop from the […]
NWPD investigate personal robbery
New Westminster – The NWPD advise that at 5:50 am on November 19, 2014, there was a personal robbery reported at a local gas station. The Major Crime Section has taken over the investigation and one male has been arrested and is currently in custody. The NWPD are searching for a second suspect that continues […]
Prolific New West property crime offenders arrested
New Westminster – Two prolific property crime offenders and a female accomplice were taken into custody yesterday by members of the NWPD Street Crime and Operational Support Units. On Wednesday September 24, 2014 at approximately 3:00 pm, NWPD officers located a GMC pickup truck parked unoccupied in the 900 block of 12th street, which had […]
Public Assistance Requested in Identifying Male Suspect Wanted for Robbery of Taxi Driver
New Westminster – On July 27, 2014 at approximately 4:00 am, a taxi driver picked up a male who asked to go to a location in New Westminster. When they arrived at the location, the male threatened the taxi driver with a knife and demanded money. The New Westminster Police are asking the public’s assistance […]
25 year old auto theft suspect arrested at Burnaby-New West border
New Westminster – A hunch and some early morning patrols just across the Burnaby-New West border proved fruitful for an NWPD officer looking for stolen vehicles. On Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at approximately 3:40 am, an NWPD patrol officer was doing a quick patrol near a problematic residence in the 7700 block of 6th street, […]
NWPD respond to spike in stolen vehicles
New Westminster – After noticing a recent increase in vehicle thefts, the NWPD will be increasing some of its enforcement efforts and targeting auto thieves. Between January 1st and June 30th of this year there were 120 vehicles reported stolen in New Westminster, in addition to 53 reports of attempted thefts of vehicles. During this […]