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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.
NWPD warn the public of BC Hydro scam
New Westminster – On October 29th, 2014, BC Hydro advised its customers of fraudsters posing as BC Hydro employees that are contacting customers in British Columbia by telephone in an attempt to steal money from residents and small businesses, particularly restaurants. The NWPD reports that they have had several incidents of this nature that have […]
NWPD investigating groping and indecent exposure incidents
New Westminster – NWPD investigators are seeking public assistance in relation to two disturbing incidents that occurred during the evening of November 9th, 2014. At approximately 8:45 pm, a female was walking in the 1800 block of 8th Avenue when she observed a male in dark clothing walking toward her. As the male passed by, […]
Update to Missing Person Investigation – Izumi AOYAMA
New Westminster – NWPD Detectives were able to determine that AOYAMA was in the area of Thunder Bay, Ontario as recently as November 8, 2014. The investigation into AOYAMA’s disappearance continues with the assistance of local police resources in Ontario. -30-
NWPD Seek Witnesses to Dangerous Driving In Queen’s Park
New Westminster – The NWPD are seeking the assistance of the public with regard to an incident that occurred in Queen’s Park on October 31st, 2014 at approximately 6:55 pm. Members of the NWPD Operational Support Unit observed a black Mercedes Benz travelling at a high rate of speed east on Queens Avenue at 4th […]
Charges approved against driver in fatal pedestrian collision
New Westminster – Brenda MOFFAT was returning home in the evening of October 30th, 2013 when she was struck by a pickup truck in the intersection of 9th Street and 4th Avenue. BC Ambulance was called to the scene, but MOFFAT succumbed to her injuries a short time later. The NWPD Traffic Unit has conducted […]
NWPD Seeking High Risk Missing Person
New Westminster – The NWPD are seeking the public’s assistance in locating forty-five year old Izumi AOYAMA who is being considered a high risk missing person. AOYAMA entered Canada as a refugee in July of 2014 and had been residing in New Westminster until recently. AOYAMA is believed to be homeless, may be suffering from […]
Remembrance Day Ceremonies
New Westminster – Remembrance Day is a proud Canadian tradition and the New Westminster Police Department will continue to take part in ceremonies as planned by the City of New Westminster. We are mindful of recent events and are taking extra precautions. As part of our due diligence, additional resources will be in place to […]
NWPD conducts commercial vehicle inspections in partnership with other agencies October 22-23
New Westminster – On October 22 and 23, 2014, the New Westminster Police Department, in partnership with representatives from the Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure’s Commercial Vehicle Safety and Enforcement Branch (CVSE), Delta Police Department, CP Police, Greater Vancouver IRSU, and the RCMP’s Port Mann Freeway Patrol, checked vehicles to confirm their compliance with applicable safety […]
NWPD Investigating Shooting
New Westminster – On October 30th, 2014 at approximately 7:30 p.m., the New Westminster Police Department received a call regarding a possible shooting in the 800 block of 12th Street. An unknown male attended the victim’s residence, an argument ensued which resulted in the victim being shot. Witnesses report a white Chevrolet Silverado pick-up truck […]
NWPD seeking public assistance in identifying male and female suspects in break & enter
New Westminster – On October 3, 2014, NWPD patrol officers investigated a break and enter and multiple thefts from auto in a residential apartment building located on Salter Street in New Westminster. Subsequent investigation located video footage of two possible suspects described as follows: Suspect #1: Caucasian Female, 20-25 years old Dark brown wavy shoulder […]