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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 […]
Located – Help us find Aliya
Update – Aliya has been located and is safe. Thanks to everyone who assisted in the search for her. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Aliya. Aliya was last seen at approximately on April 22, at approximately 4:30 pm near the 500 block […]
Police warn of theft after gold jewelry stolen from New Westminster senior
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is warning the public about theft involving fake gold jewelry. On March 18th at approximately 3:00 pm a senior citizen was approached as she was in the 1700 block of 7th Avenue. The fraudster who approached this woman was accompanied by a man who drove a grey […]
Help us find Xiaoftn
Update – Xiaoftn has been found and is safe! New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for high risk missing person Xiaoftn. Xiaoftn was last seen on April 22, in the Uptown neighbourhood at approximately 6:20 am. Xiaoftn is described as 82 years old, standing 5 feet […]
Help us find missing person Tyler
Update – Tyler has been located. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Tyler. Tyler was last seen on April 9, in the 600 block of 12th Street in New Westminster. Tyler is described as 29 years old, standing 5’8” feet tall with a […]
Have you seen Jonas?
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Jonas. Jonas was last heard from on March 13, and he was last seen in the Sapperton neighbourhood of New Westminster. Jonas is described as 25 years old, standing 5’11” tall with a medium build, shoulder length […]
Police investigate a fatal single vehicle collision on Cumberland Street
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department and the Integrated Collision Analysis and Reconstruction Service are investigating a single vehicle collision that occurred on April 3 at approximately 11:40 am. The collision occurred on Cumberland Street and East 7th Avenue. BC Emergency Health Services Paramedics transported one person to hospital with what appeared at […]