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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.
Help us find missing person Gavin Deloes
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Gavin Deloes. Mr. Deloes was last seen at approximately 7:30 am on May 24th, near Royal Columbian Hospital in New Westminster. Mr. Deloes is described as 42 years old, 5’11” tall with a slim build, short black […]
Junior detective briefcase now available online
The response to our post about the junior detective briefcase being sent in the mail was overwhelming! We would like to make the briefcase available to as many kids as we can, so we’re making as much of the briefcase available online as possible. Inside, you will find information about when to call 9-1-1, exercises […]
NWPD Front Desk Closed as of March 16
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, our front desk is closed until further notice. Many of the services our front desk offers, can be completed online. You can also call us on our non-emergency line 604-525-5411 and in an emergency dial 9-1-1. When our front counter is open we will update via our website and social […]
Request for video surveillance and dash-cam footage in connection to missing person Nirla Sharma
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit continues to investigate the disappearance of 44-year-old New Westminster resident Nirla Sharma. Mrs. Sharma went missing in the early hours of Monday, February 24th, 2020. “Investigators continue to review a significant amount of video footage, and have released a clip that shows Mrs. Sharma […]
New Westminster Police Department investigate shots fired
New Westminster – At approximately 7:30pm on November 17th, members of the New Westminster Police Department responded to a report of shots fired in the 200 block of Osborne Avenue. The suspect fled the area prior to police arrival. Members determined shots had been fired in what appears to be a targeted, isolated event. “Investigators […]
New Westminster Police Department seek rightful owners of stolen property
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department would like to provide an update to an earlier media release we posted this month about a series of break-and-enters. Investigators are now looking for the owners of a large amount of stolen property, including jewelry, electronics, and commemorative coins that have been recovered over the past […]
Update for parents on new cannabis legislation
The Child and Youth Resource Unit would like to inform you that some changes are being made to the laws and regulations surrounding the consumption of cannabis edibles. New legislation is coming into effect regarding cannabis with new products expected to reach store shelves in December. This would expand offerings to include oils, extracts, sprays, […]
New Westminster Police Department launches mentorship program for youth
New Westminster – New Westminster Police Department is excited to announce the creation of a mentorship program for youth, the Law Enforcement Applicant Development (L.E.A.D.) Program. The L.E.A.D. Program is for youth 16-19 years of age who are considering a career in policing, and are eager to commit to a two year mentorship program. Police […]
Located – Help us find missing person Tadzio Devoretz
Update: Tadzio Devoretz has been located. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating Tadzio Devoretz. Mr. Devoretz was last seen on August 22, 2019 at approximately noon boarding a bus at 6th Street and 12th Avenue. Mr. Devoretz is described as a Caucasian male, standing 6’2″ tall, with a […]
What is ERT and how do I become a member through NWPD?
Could you arrest a high profile target as a tactical team using advanced skills and tactics? Could you survive the rigorous training that all ERT candidates must go through? Could you protect and provide security for the Prime Minister, celebrities and witnesses? If you think you could execute these tasks, then ERT might be […]