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Romance Scam Targets New Westminster Resident

Another victim falls prey to a fraudster who obtained over $6,000 from a New Westminster resident. The resident started a profile on an online dating site. While accessing the site, she was messaged by another member who claimed to hold the rank of Major in the US Army and was currently deployed in Afghanistan. After […]

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Break and Enter to Queensborough Landing – Armani Exchange

On December 21, 2012 at approximately 5:30 am, the New Westminster Police attended a break and enter report at the Armani Exchange clothing store located at 805 Boyd Street, New Westminster. Several thousand dollars worth of merchandise were stolen and significant damage was caused to the store. The male below was captured on camera entering […]

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Suspicious Death in the 500 Block of Colby Street

On December 27th, 2012 at 6:17 am, the New Westminster Police received a call from a resident in the 500 Block of Colby Street advising that they heard a disturbance from their basement suite. They advised that they heard 3-4 bangs which sounded like gun shots. The New Westminster Police arrived on scene shortly thereafter […]

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NWPD to provide vehicles and volunteers for Operation Red Nose

The New Westminster Police Department is gearing up for a great night this Saturday, December 15, 2012. Police officers, civilians, Reserve Constables and NWPD volunteers will be heading out to volunteer their time to Operation Red Nose, providing safe rides home to holiday party-goers. This is the first year that the NWPD has taken part […]

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NWPD Arrest Theft from Auto Suspect

Over the last several weeks, the New Westminster Police Department has been working to identify a male suspect in several incidents of theft from vehicles, mischief and break & enter.  The male was targeting the Sapperton area of New Westminster. On November 29th, 2012, twenty-six year old Richard Johnson McAfee was arrested and charge approval […]

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UPDATE: Con Artist Strikes Again

Nov 29, 2012 – We have now identified the suspect referred to below as Richard Earl Rupert. Rupert is wanted Canada-wide with several warrants out for his arrest in Ontario. He is responsible for victimizing the elderly from Ontario throughout Canada to the Lower Mainland. He seeks out and befriends senior citizens and identifies himself as a […]

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NWPD Looking for Home Invasion Suspects

The NWPD Major Crime Unit is investigating a violent home invasion that occurred at an apartment building in the 600 block of 3rd Avenue last Friday, October 26th at approximately 7:30 PM. Three suspects – two male and one female—forced entry to the residence armed with a handgun and a hammer. The suspects threatened the […]

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NWPD reminding public to be careful with personal information

A recent incident in New Westminster has highlighted the need for the public to be diligent in safeguarding their personal information. On October 22nd, 2012, the NWPD took a report from a citizen regarding the theft of her purse from her vehicle, which had been parked on the street in front of her residence. What […]

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NWPD asks for public’s assistance in investigation of drive-by shooting

The NWPD Major Crime Unit continues its investigation into a drive-by shooting that occurred in the early morning hours of October 29th, 2012. Multiple rounds were fired at a residential apartment building in the 200 block of Salter Street, with bullets striking two suites. The incident is believed to have been a targeted shooting; however, […]

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NWPD to participate in ICBC’s Speed Relative to Conditions Campaign

With rain in the forecast for later this week, the New Westminster Police will be set up in various locations around the city to enforce ICBC’s Speed Relative to Conditions Campaign. The Department strives to remind drivers that poor weather conditions reduce visibility, requiring slower driving and at least twice the driving distance between vehicles. […]

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