Armed Robbery at 7-Eleven

2024-6975: On Monday, November 18th, shortly before 4:00 am, police received a 911 call reporting that a masked man armed with a handgun had just committed a robbery at 7-Eleven. The man entered the store wearing a hood and a mask and pointed a firearm at the cashier. He then proceeded to jump over the counter and load a garage bag with cigarettes, before demanding the cash out of the tills. A second customer entered the store a few minutes after the suspect. When he realized what was happening, he called the police, prompting the suspect to flee the scene with the stolen goods in a trash bag.

Police were dispatched and arrived on the scene within moments. Units divided, with one officer securing the scene and confirming that no one inside the convenience store was injured, while other officers patrolled the area in an attempt to track down the suspect. Despite rapid police deployment, the offender was unable to be found.

Witness accounts and CCTV footage have given us the following description of the offender:

• Caucasian male

• Approximately 20-30 years old

• Height: 5’6” to 5’7”

• Weight: approximately 165 lbs

The mission of the Nelson Police Department is to provide professional, trusted, and modern policing that

partners with the diverse communities of Nelson to support public safety and community well-being.

• Wearing a blue hoodie, black face covering, blue jeans, black gloves, and black shoes believed to be Adidas brand

Police are still pursuing several leads in relation to this file. Anyone with information is strongly encouraged to contact the Nelson Police Department by calling 250-354-3919 or emailing dispatch@nelsonpolice.ca.

Fire in Hume Lane

2024-7022: On Thursday, November 21st, at 12:19am, Nelson Fire and Police responded to a 911 call on the corner of Josephine St and Hume Ln, where a large fire was burning. A pallet had been lit on fire in the alleyway, which quickly spread to a wooden covered porch on the rear of a building. When First Responders arrived on scene, the flames had climbed to the roof and were over five feet tall, emitting large plumes of smoke. There were several people at the scene, including the individual who had called the fire in. None could identify how it had started.

The Fire Department was able to extinguish the fire. The wooden porch was almost entirely destroyed but the main building had sustained little damage. Thankfully, no one was injured by the fire.

After reviewing evidence, police have a strong working theory as to how the fire started. The file currently remains open.

Toxic Drugs Lead to Overdoses

2024-6968/2024-7070: There has been a pronounced uptick in overdoses this week in Nelson. An especially dangerous drug supply is presumed to be the reason for this increase.

Using alone can be highly dangerous, especially in colder weather. Narcan counteracts the effects of opioid overdose but is not effective against other classes of drugs. Many street drugs are cut with unknown substances, making overdose more likely. The Nelson Police Department urges the public to be cautious in the face of this threat.

CALLS FOR SERVICE

Members of the Nelson Police Department responded to 135 calls for service in the City of Nelson during this reporting period (November 17th at 12am to November 23rd at 12pm).

CONTACT:

Nelson Police Department

(250) 354-3919