New Case in Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program

NOTE: A photo of Ryan Matthew White is available at www.gov.ns.ca/just/public_safety/rewards .

Another case is being added to the Nova Scotia Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program today, July 6.

The Department of Justice is offering a cash reward of up to $150,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for the murder of Ryan Matthew White.

On July 22, 2010, at 10:50 p.m., police responded to the 100 block of Jarvis Lane in Halifax where the 21-year-old was found on the ground. He had been shot in the chest. He was taken to hospital where he died from his injuries.

Police believe there are people who have information related to this incident.

"The Halifax Regional Police-RCMP Integrated Major Crime Unit and the Department of Justice urge anyone with any information related to Ryan White's homicide to please come forward," said Justice Minister Ross Landry.

"No piece of information is too trivial and could be just what police need in order to solve the case and give Mr. White's family much needed closure."

Anyone with information can call the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program toll-free at 1-888-710-9090.

Those who come forward will be expected to provide their name and contact information. They may be called to testify in court. All calls to the Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program are recorded.

More information on this and other cases can be found at www.gov.ns.ca/just .

The Rewards for Major Unsolved Crimes Program was launched in October 2006 as another tool for law enforcement to use in solving crime. There are 64 cases in the program.