On Sunday, April 26, 2026, at approximately 3:15 p.m., New Glasgow Regional Police responded to a report of harassment involving five youths targeting three other youths at a restaurant on Westville Road, New Glasgow.
Prior to police arrival, with assistance from the RCMP Police Dog Service and Stellarton Police Service, the five suspects fled the area on foot toward Highland Square Mall. Officers located four of the youths on Terra Nova Avenue, with the fifth located a short time later on Park Street.
The preliminary investigation indicates the five masked youths followed the victims from Lawrence Boulevard in Stellarton to the Westville Road restaurant. Once inside, the suspects threatened the victims and stole an item of clothing.
The five youth face charges of robbery, uttering threats, wearing a disguise with intent to commit a criminal offense, and criminal harassment.
Three were held in custody to appear in court and two were released following a court appearance.
The New Glasgow Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed any of the five youths involved to call New Glasgow Regional Police at 902-752-1941. Anonymous tips can be sent to Crime Stoppers by calling toll-free 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), submitting a secure web tip at www.crimestoppers.ns.ca or by using the P3 Tips app.