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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.
Located – Have you seen 11 year old Mina?
Update – We’re happy to share that Mina has been found. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing 11 year old Mina. Mina was last seen at approximately 2:00pm on October 4th in Downtown New Westminster wearing a grey hooded sweatshirt and pajama bottoms. “We […]
Police respond to fatal collision in Quayside neighbourhood
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department are in the early stages of investigating a fatal motor vehicle collision that occurred at approximately 7:00pm on September 20th near Quayside Drive. The collision occurred at the entrance of an underground parkade and involved a total of three vehicles. Witnesses called 9-1-1 to report the collision […]
Witnesses asked to come forward following assault of a woman aboard bus
New Westminster – On September 17th at approximately 6:30pm New Westminster Police Department officers attended 6th Street and Liverpool Street after a report of an assault onboard a bus. Police rushed to the scene and met with the victim, who had suffered minor injuries and was in distress. Police learned that the victim was assaulted […]
Police appeal for information following stranger assault at New Westminster Skytrain Station
New Westminster – On September 15th at approximately 9:10am officers were dispatched to the New Westminster SkyTrain Station after a victim called for help following an alleged assault. Officers rushed to speak with the victim and search for a suspect; however, no one matching the suspect description could be found. Officers learned from the victim […]
Suspect found to be breaching conditions after robbery of convenience store
New Westminster – On September 10th at approximately 11:15pm a witnesses called 9-1-1 to share that she had just witnessed a robbery at a Downtown New Westminster convenience store. The witness described a man placing what appeared to be a bullet on the counter before walking away with merchandise. At the time, it was unclear […]
Bait bikes could be anywhere in New Westminster
New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department has a message for bike thieves in New Westminster: bait bikes could be anywhere and if you steal one, you will be arrested. Starting in September 2023, the Street Crime Unit will deploy numerous bikes throughout neighbourhoods in New Westminster. The bikes contain technology that will help […]
Crime Reduction Unit makes arrest and seizes replica handgun
New Westminster – On August 30th at approximately 2:15pm the New Westminster Police Department Crime Reduction Unit were conducting foot patrols in the 300 block of Agnes Street in the Downtown neighbourhood. An officer observed a male putting on a tactical vest. The male was detained and when the vest was searched a handgun was […]
Numerous criminal charges approved after stolen vehicle drives away from security guard
New Westminster – On August 25th at approximately 8:00am patrol officers responded to a call from someone who believed they had just seen their friend’s stolen car being driven through New Westminster. When officers located the vehicle parked outside a local store they witnessed a man running from the store carrying suspected stolen property with […]
Suspect arrested and charged after patrol officers find him sleeping in stolen car
New Westminster – On August 26th at approximately 5:00am patrol officers responded to a call about a suspicious car parked on Churchill Street. When officers attended, they could see a male sleeping in the driver’s seat. Given the male did not match the description of the registered owner, officers contacted the registered owner who confirmed […]
Officers retrieve backpack after suspect steals it from occupied residence
New Westminster – On August 20th at approximately 8:30 pm the New Westminster Police Department received a 9-1-1 call from someone who had just encountered an intruder in her home. The suspect had broken into the occupied residence and when confronted fled with a stolen backpack. New Westminster Police Department officers searched the area for […]