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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.
High risk missing person John
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking public assistance in finding high risk missing person John. John may appear confused and was last seen in the 300 block of Alberta St around 11:00 am today. John is believed to be wearing the same stripe shirt in the photo below. John is described […]
Beware of online romance scams this Valentine’s Day
With Valentine’s Day around the corner, the New Westminster Police Department is warning residents to stay vigilant against online dating scams. Fraudsters often pose as potential romantic partners to gain trust, only to exploit it. Watch for these red flags: They declare their love before meeting in person. Their profile lacks details or seems too […]
Experienced officer webinar
Are you currently working as a police officer but seeking a new opportunity? Thinking about relocating to the beautiful British Columbia Lower Mainland? Join us for an exclusive webinar with Sergeant Thom, Constable Wardner, and Detective Horton as they discuss why the New Westminster Police Department could be the right move for you. You’ll have […]
Register your bike with Project 529
In Vancouver alone 5 – 6 bikes are reported stolen every day and only a few get returned to their owners when recovered by police. Why so few? Because many owners don’t record and share their bike serial number and description. Help defend against the bike theft epidemic by: • Registering your bike with 529 […]
Firearms and drugs seized by the New Westminster Police Department
New Westminster – Throughout the month of March 2024 the New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit executed numerous search warrants in New Westminster as part of a complex investigation into drug trafficking that began in 2022. Connected to this investigation were arrests which took place in the area of McBride Boulevard and Eighth Avenue […]
Police looking for thieves who stole New West Soccer Club equipment
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is asking the public for information or CCTV footage that may help in locating stolen equipment belonging to the New West Soccer Club. Between March 19th and March 27th thieves made off with four large steel storage boxes which the club used to store soccer equipment. The […]
New Westminster Police Officer nabs backpack thief within hours of theft
New Westminster – On the evening of March 31st a student at a local post secondary institution called the New Westminster Police Department non-emergency line to report that her backpack containing several thousand dollars of electronic devices had been stolen. An NWPD patrol member met with the student and and conducted an investigation which included […]
Police appeal for help returning found photo album
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in returning a found photo album to the rightful owner. The photo album was handed in to the New Westminster Police Department on January 15th. It appears the photos were taken from the 1960s through the 1990s. The name Thelma Dueck appears […]