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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.
Parent’s Night Out – Social Media Awareness, Safer Schools Together
New Westminster – Resources mentioned at the Parent’s Night Out talk are available below: Social Media Checklist Safer Schools Together Sexting Safety Agreement by J. Hengstler (2016) Family Cell Phone & Technology Use Contract by Carrie Goldman Family Media Agreement K-5 by commonsense.org (2013) The NWPD is happy to announce Parent’s Night Out! If you’re […]
Shoppers warned about thefts from vehicles
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department is warning shoppers not to give car prowlers any early Christmas presents this December. Some New Westminster families have already felt the sting from recent auto thefts. “One family informed us they had $1000 of toys for their children stolen from their car,” said Media Relations Officer Acting […]
NWPD response to Report of Indecent Act in Queen’s Park
New Westminster – On August 16th 2015 at approximately 3:00pm, members of the NWPD responded to Queen’s Park for a complaint of an adult male reportedly committing an indecent act. The male had left the park prior to police arrival, but a Facebook post with his photograph was uploaded by a witness to the event. […]
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 […]
UPDATE: Fraudsters continuing to use BC Hydro Scam
New Westminster – In October of 2014, BC Hydro advised its customers of fraudsters posing as BC Hydro employees and contacting customers in British Columbia by telephone in an attempt to steal money from residents and small businesses, particularly restaurants. The NWPD is asking both, residents and small business owners to remain vigilant in relation […]
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 […]
NWPD warn seniors about recent scams
New Westminster – The NWPD are warning the public about recent frauds that took a significant amount of cash from two local seniors. In the first instance, on June 19th, the victim received a phone call from a male believed to be his son stating that he needed money for damages from an accident he […]
NWPD Partners with ICBC to Promote Distracted Driving Awareness
New Westminster – This month, the New Westminster Police Department has partnered with ICBC to promote distracted driving awareness by ramping up enforcement around New Westminster. This weekend will be no exception, as the NWPD Traffic Unit will be out in full force around the city handing out tickets to drivers who are talking or […]
NWPD Officers Kept Busy with Two Serious Traffic Collisions
The early afternoon of Wednesday July 24th turned out to be an extremely busy one for members of the NWPD Patrol and Traffic Sections, as they responded to two significant motor vehicle collisions. The first occurred at about 2:20 PM when NWPD members were dispatched to a report of an erratic driver in the area […]
NWPD reminds residents to be vigilant after recent increase in Theft from Autos
The New Westminster Police are reminding vehicle owners to be extra vigilant after a rash of theft from autos in the Royal City over the last two weeks. The NWPD Criminal Intelligence Unit noted the surge in thefts, particularly in the Sapperton neighbourhood. Of particular concern is the fact that a great number of the […]