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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.
NWPD investigate break and enter on paddle wheeler tour boat
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is currently investigating an incident that occurred on March 2, 2017 at approximately 2:00pm involving the possible attempted theft of a paddle wheeler tour boat, the M.V. Native. Police were called at 2:11pm on Thursday, March 2, 2017 to the south side of River Road for a […]
Property Crime Trend
The New Westminster Police Department wants residents to be aware of the following recent crimes so that residents can take precautions: Location: Area south of Sixth Avenue, west of Eighth Street, including Quayside Drive and all attached streets. Crimes: Break-ins into apartment buildings and undergrounds Theft of auto Theft from auto Prevention Tips: Ensure the […]
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 […]
Recognize these faces?
On June 1, 2016, a brown leather bag containing a number of photographs was located in the area of Quayside Drive and Renaissance Square, New Westminster. Inside the brown leather bag was a piece of paper on which the name “Robert Mackay” was written. Extensive efforts to locate Robert Mackay or any family member have […]
Photo of New Westminster Police members being misused as American political graphic
On January 23, the New Westminster Police Department became aware that a photo of our members was being misused by an American anti-Women’s march group. The photo features three of our members standing in front of a patrol vehicle with anti-Women’s march commentary below the photograph. The photo was taken by a photographer of the […]
NWPD conducts external investigation involving Coquitlam RCMP
New Westminster – On Friday October 28th 2016 the Royal Canadian Mounted Police requested that the New Westminster Police Department investigate an incident that involves officers of the Coquitlam RCMP and an elderly couple. The investigation will include the initial call for service, which occurred on October 27th 2016 at 10:32pm. Police were called to […]
Learn about the traffic offence scam
The New Westminster Police Department are warning the public of a recent scam in which victims are notified via e-mail that they’ve committed a traffic offence caught on camera. The e-mails claim the recipient would be reported to police if the fine for the traffic offence was not paid. The New Westminster Police Department serves […]
Storm warning
Storms are forecast to bring heavy rain and strong winds this evening. Stay tuned to Environment Canada for storm updates. Residents are also encouraged to keep informed by visiting the City of New Westminster website, and social media channels including Facebook and Twitter. Drivers are asked to use extra caution when on the roads. Tips […]
School starts September 6
New Westminster Police will be increasing their enforcement in school zones for the start of school September 6. We ask everyone to be vigilant with roadside safety. We ask motorists to please increase their defensive driving habits when it comes to pedestrian safety. Extra care in school zones, intersections, and marked crosswalks are the hallmark […]
New Westminster Police Department investigates dog bite
New Westminster – On August 11th, 2016 at approximately 7:55pm, New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to a dog attack in the unit block of Dufferin Street. An adult male was walking his dog on a leash when two unleashed dogs ran up and began attacking his dog. After the attack the owners of […]