Major unsolved cases in the Halifax region

Despite complex and sometimes lengthy investigations, the cases listed below remain unsolved. 

These victims were real people who had family and friends who cared for them and miss them dearly. We owe it to the victims, as well as those they left behind, to finally close these files.

Do the right thing. The smallest piece of information can be invaluable in helping the police solve the case.  If you have information regarding any of these unsolved cases:

• call police at 902.490.5016, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• contact Crime Stoppers:
  • toll-free at 1.800.222.TIPS (8477)  
  • submit a secure web tip

Many of the cases are part of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program, which offers a cash reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the crime.  

This is not a complete list of all major unsolved cases. Investigators review major unsolved case files on an ongoing basis and cases will be added to this web page and/or submitted to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes program on a case-by-case basis.