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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.
Officers arrest suspect after witnessed breaking into nail salon
New Westminster – On June 9th 2022 at approximately 9:00 pm the New Westminster Police Department received a call from a witness advising they observed a male break the window of the Crystal Nails Spa in the Columbia Square Shopping Mall near 10th Street and Royal Avenue in New Westminster. The witness was able to […]
NWPD Investigate Interrupted Break and Enter
New Westminster – On April 28th 2022 at approximately 7:20 pm, New Westminster Police Department patrol officers responded to a break and enter in progress at a residence located in the 1000 block of Queens Avenue. The resident was in his bedroom when he heard a loud noise coming from his living room. The resident […]
Join us at the Purple Lights Night Vigil
Join us at the Purple Light Nights vigil as we bring attention to the devastating impact that domestic violence has on families and children. The Purple Lights Campaign aims to raise awareness and start a conversation about domestic violence in our community. The colour purple is recognized as the international colour symbolic of domestic violence. […]
Catalytic Converter Thefts
We’re seeing late 90’s to mid 2000’s model vehicles being targeted for catalytic converter theft. Often import vehicles such as the Honda CR-V, Hyundai Tucson or Santa Fe, Kia Sportage, Honda Element and Odyssey, Toyota Prius, and recently the Honda Accord. SUV’s, pick-ups, commercial cube vans like the Ford E350 cube van and Ford F150 […]
NWPD Search for Suspect after Coffee Shop Staff Allegedly Threatened with Knife
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is searching for a suspect following an alleged assault with a weapon in a New Westminster coffee shop. At approximately 3:00 pm on November 22nd New Westminster Police Department officers were called to a coffee shop at Columbia Square Plaza. Allegedly the suspect brandished a knife and […]
Nuisance Activity
The City of New Westminster has provided helpful information on reducing and reporting nuisance activity. City staff have also compiled a list of resources related to topics like: connecting vulnerable residents with services, repair to city property, and discarded needles. Please refer to the City of New Westminster website for more information: https://www.newwestcity.ca/services/bylaw-enforcement#nuisance-activity
Budget Meeting with City Council and NWPD Police Board
Join us for an online meeting about the NWPD budget with City Council and NWPD Police Board. Thu, Nov 04, 2021 @ 11:00 AM Meeting held electronically and open to public attendance. Council Chamber, City Hall. Meeting agenda: https://pub-newwestcity.escribemeetings.com/Meeting.aspx?Id=f917eb0d-4738-4da6-90b2-5df994f16b52&Agenda=Agenda&lang=English Live stream: https://www.newwestcity.ca/city_hall/council_agendas_meetings/council-meeting-agendas-reports-minutes Link to video recording: https://pub-newwestcity.escribemeetings.com/Players/ISIStandAlonePlayer.aspx?Id=f917eb0d-4738-4da6-90b2-5df994f16b52
Two people arrested after gun found by K-9 Unit
New Westminster – At approximately 10:17pm on September 13, 2021 a man called the New Westminster Police Department to report that a gun had been pointed at him. Patrol members rushed to the area of 4th Avenue and 6th Street to search for suspects. As patrol members were gathering additional information from the victim, it […]
Q+A with Mike Hoyer, NWPD Volunteer
How long have you been volunteering with NWPD? About 16 years. I went to the Citizen’s School NWPD offered and then became involved. That program was incredibly informative and engaging. How do you currently serve the city? I work with Crime Watch doing the Graffiti Patrol and I’m on the Board of the Victim’s Assistance Unit […]
Update on high risk missing person Eric Cardeno
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating 38-year-old New Westminster resident Eric Cardeno. Mr. Cardeno was last seen at his residence located in the Queensborough area in New Westminster on August 14th at approximately 2:00 am. Mr. Cardeno was wearing a dark tank top and black basketball […]