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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.
No foul play suspected after deceased man found in Downtown New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is providing an update to an investigation following the discovery of a deceased man in the Downtown neighbourhood. The deceased man was discovered near Stewardson Way and Quebec Street on April 29. The Major Crime Unit works in partnership with the BC Coroners Service […]
Police make arrest and charges approved following stranger assault
New Westminster – On May 5th at approximately 1:00 pm officers responded to a 9-1-1 call from a witness sharing they had seen a woman pushing a stroller assaulted. Officers rushed to the area and located someone matching the suspect description. The suspect did not immediately comply with police, however after several minutes of de-escalation, […]
Police investigate assault with edged weapon on Columbia Street
New Westminster – On the morning of May 6, New Westminster Police Department officers were dispatched to the 500 block of Columbia Street for a report of an assault with an edged weapon. Police rushed to the scene locating a victim with stab wounds on both of her arms. The victim was bleeding heavily and […]
Officers make arrest following alleged robbery at restaurant
New Westminster – At approximately 7:00 pm on April 26, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call describing an armed man threatening staff inside a restaurant in the 700 block of 12th Street. When police arrived, they learned that a man armed with a machete screamed demands at staff before fleeing the […]
Post-Secondary Student Policing Program
Are you a university or college student who is interested in pursuing a career in policing? Do you want to gain hands-on experience and insight into the world of law enforcement? If so, the New Westminster Police Department is looking for candidates like you to join our Post-Secondary Student Policing Program. Please visit our career […]
Police called to New Westminster Secondary School following threat of violence
New Westminster – On May 2 at approximately 9:00 am, the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call that described someone making threats of violence towards another person at New Westminster Secondary School. Officers immediately attended the school to locate the those involved, speak to witnesses, and collect evidence. The police investigation into […]
Major Crime Unit investigates deceased man found Downtown
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit is investigating following the discovery of a deceased man in the Downtown neighbourhood. Police received a phone call about the deceased at approximately 1:15 pm on April 29. In addition to patrol officers, the Forensic Identification Unit attended the scene to collect evidence and […]
Accused found guilty of numerous charges following Major Crime Unit investigation
New Westminster – In October 2023, The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit arrested a man after a woman flagged down an NWPD Special Constable and shared she was violently assaulted inside a suite on Agnes Street. That same day, officers identified and safely arrested a suspect. On April 24, 2025, 34 year old […]
Located – Help us find missing person Margaret
Update – Marget has been found. Thanks to our neighbours for assisting in the search for her. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Margaret. Margaret was last seen at approximately on April 24, at approximately 1:00 pm in the Queensborough neighbourhood of New […]
Police looking to identify suspect after camera found in men’s changeroom
New Westminster – On April 22nd New Westminster Police Department officers learned that a video camera had been found inside the Upper Hume Park men’s changeroom. According to the caller, the camera was discovered under a bench inside the men’s changeroom. New Westminster Police Department officers attended Upper Hume Park and searched the changerooms. The […]