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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.
The New Westminster Police Department makes a significant drug seizure
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department Street Crime Unit has made an arrest and drug seizure with connections to British Columbia Lower Mainland organized crime groups. The investigation involved working with other police agencies in the province and began at the beginning of the summer with a focus on a residence in the […]
Alleged boat thief taken into custody on the Fraser River
New Westminster – On September 27, 2020, the New Westminster Police Department received a request from our partners at the Delta Police Department regarding an alleged theft of a boat. The suspect allegedly collided with other boats as he evaded arrest. The boat was described as a 2001 Formula pleasure craft valued at approximately $70,000. […]
Missing and disoriented senior found by off-duty Special Constable
New Westminster – On September 25, 2020, New Westminster Police Department Special Constable Frayle was driving home after finishing his shift. As he approached McBride and East Columbia he saw something that caused him concern. He saw what he believed to be a man lying in the bushes. Special Constable Frayle called the New Westminster […]
NWPD officers simultaneously manage man with knife and unresponsive female
New Westminster – On June 30th 2020, New Westminster Police Department officers were responding to a report of a man brandishing a knife in the 700 block of Ash Street. Officers located the man nearby and he was safely taken into custody. As officers were placing him into their patrol vehicle a woman alerted them […]
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 […]