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2023 New Westminster Police Department Public Opinion Survey Results

New Westminster – In August, a public opinion survey conducted by Ipsos asked citizens of New Westminster about their opinion of the New Westminster Police Department. The survey was developed by Public Safety Canada Research Division and endorsed by the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police as a common data standard for public attitude surveys […]

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Police arrest suspect in connection to violent assault inside Agnes Street residence

New Westminster – On October 6th at approximately 7:00am a New Westminster Police Department Special Constable was flagged down on Royal Avenue by a woman suffering numerous lacerations. The victim alleged that she was violently assaulted inside a suite on Agnes Street. BC Emergency Health Services paramedics transported the victim to local area hospital. A […]

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Witnesses asked to come forward after shooting on Agnes Street

New Westminster – In the early morning hours of October 2nd New Westminster Police Department officers learned of a male who had arrived at a local area hospital suffering from a gunshot wound. The injuries sustained were non-life threatening. Further investigation by patrol and Major Crime Unit members determined the shooting occurred at a residence […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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*Located* Help us find missing person Calvin

Update – Calvin has been located and is safe. New Westminster – The New Westminster Police Department is seeking public assistance in the search for missing person Calvin. Calvin was last in contact with his family in June. Calvin is described as a 62 year-old male, standing 5’7” tall, with a heavy build, short black […]

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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 […]

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