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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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Charges laid in connection to stabbing inside New Westminster apartment building
New Westminster – At 12:10 pm on June 29th the New Westminster Police Department were called to the 400 block of Carnarvon where they located a woman who had been stabbed. Officers rushed to provide life-saving aid before the victim was transported to local area hospital by BC Emergency Health Services paramedics. The Major Crime […]
Major Crime Unit investigating after stabbing victim found inside residence
New Westminster – At 12:10 pm on June 29th the New Westminster Police Department were called to the 400 block of Carnarvon Street where they located a woman who had been stabbed. Officers rushed to provide life-saving aid before the victim was transported to local area hospital by BC Emergency Health Services paramedics. At this […]
Officers make arrest and recommend charges following robbery with firearm
New Westminster – At approximately 10:00 am on June 23rd the New Westminster Police Department responded to a 9-1-1 call from a man who shared he was robbed of his cellphone and wallet by a man with a firearm. The victim shared with police that he was at 4th Avenue and Ash Street when the […]
Officers seek witnesses and dash cam footage to an arrest near Pattullo Bridge on-ramp
New Westminster – On June 18th at approximately 3:30 pm an officer on patrol was on route to a vehicle collision when he observed a man running in and out of traffic putting his safety and the safety of drivers at risk. The officer stopped his vehicle and blocked the flow of traffic directly under […]
Charges approved against two youth suspects 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 […]