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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 […]

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Officer revives man with Naloxone

New Westminster – On August 19th at approximately 8:30 pm a New Westminster Police Department member was conducting foot patrols on Alexander Street when he observed a male suddenly collapse. The officer rushed to the male and observed he was unconscious and not breathing. Good Samaritans assisted the officer and two doses of Naloxone were […]

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New Westminster Police Department officers appeal for witnesses to come forward following stabbing

New Westminster – On August 2nd at approximately 12:00 pm, New Westminster Police Department officers received a call about a stabbing near the 700 block of Carnarvon Street in Downtown New Westminster. Officers rushed to the scene and located a man with several stab wounds. Officers provided him medical aid and BC Emergency Health Services […]

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*Located* Help us find missing person Feroz

New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Feroz. Feroz was last seen at his home in New Westminster on July 18th. Feroz is described as a 46 year-old male, standing 5’11” tall, with a medium build, short black hair, and an olive complexion and […]

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Police appeal for dash cam footage after armed robbers flee pharmacy with drugs and money

New Westminster – At approximately 2:30 pm on July 27th the New Westminster Police Department were called to a pharmacy on 12th Street after an employee described two suspects armed with a firearm robbed the business of money and prescription medicine. Officers rushed to the area but were unable to locate anyone matching the suspect […]

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Man arrested after brandishing a knife inside Columbia Square Plaza

New Westminster – At approximately noon on July 25th the New Westminster Police Department were called to Columbia Square Plaza after a man described a suspect brandishing a knife and threatening to kill him. Officers rushed to the area and quickly located someone matching the suspect description. Officers arrested this suspect without incident and he […]

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*Located* Help us find missing person Cody

Update – Cody has been located New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Cody. Cody is new to New Westminster and is unfamiliar with the area. Friends and family are very concerned for his well-being and are hoping the community of New Westminster can […]

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Suspect arrested after brandishing knife at patrons inside restaurant

New Westminster – At approximately 8:00 pm on July 2nd the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man inside a restaurant near Victoria Hill. Officers learned that a suspect allegedly took a large knife from the kitchen area and was threatening individuals inside the restaurant. When officers arrived, they saw […]

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*Located* Help us locate missing person Melanie

Update – Melanie was located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for a missing person named Melanie. Melanie was last seen on June 27th in New Westminster. Melanie is described as an Indigenous female, standing 5’3” tall, weighing approximately 130 pounds, with short […]

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Charges approved against third suspect in connection to Columbia SkyTrain Station Stabbing

New Westminster – On the evening of April 10th the New Westminster Police Department and Metro Vancouver Transit Police responded to a stabbing at Columbia SkyTrain Station. A man was stabbed and a woman was assaulted by a group of youths not known to them. The New Westminster Police Department Major Crime Unit led the […]

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