The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.
Tsawwassen
*Nov. 21, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that they had invested $200 in a company in the United Kingdom and was in contact with an individual about accessing returns from the investment when they noticed an unauthorized e-transfer of $5,800. The complainant has reported the fraudulent incident to their bank who are attempting to recover the funds.
*Nov. 21, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that they had been defrauded out of a large sum of money through a cryptocurrency investor. The funds invested showed they were making returns. When the complainant asked for their money, they received no replies and realized that they were a victim of fraud. Police investigation found the cryptocurrency investor involved in several fraudulent incidents in Calgary.
*Nov. 23, 5400 Block of Wallace Avenue: Complainant reported that they left their vehicle unlocked overnight, and in the morning, they found the vehicle had been entered, and $15 in small change had been stolen.
*Nov. 24, 1100 Block of 56th Street: While conducting proactive patrols officers noticed a suspicious vehicle. Officers questioned the driver and found an odour of liquor emanating from the driver. Two breath samples were provided, and both read fail. The driver was served with a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the driver departed the area on foot.
*Nov. 25, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that they had applied to become a product tester in response to an advertisement on Craigslist. The complainant was sent a cheque for $2,660, which they were advised to deposit and withdraw the cash to become a tester. The complainant complied, and then deposited the $2,660 into a Bitcoin machine. The complainant realized they were the victim of fraud when the bank informed them that the cheque was NSF.
Ladner
*Nov. 22, 7400 Block of Progress Way: Complainant reported that the catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle parked at their work. The vehicle was left for a period of four days and when the complainant returned, they found the catalytic converter missing, with a loss of $3,000. Investigation to continue with a canvass of the area for surveillance video.
*Nov. 22, 4700 Block of 45th Avenue: Complainant reported the theft of their bicycle from their locked garage. The suspect pried the deadbolt of the rear door to the garage and had only taken the bike despite several other expensive items in the garage. The bicycle is described as an orange and black, Kona downhill mountain bike valued at approximately $2,000. No witnesses, suspects, or surveillance video.
*Nov. 23, 10000 Block of River Road: While conducting a proactive patrol in the area police initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle leaving a parking lot. The driver indicated they had consumed two beers and provided police with two breath samples, which both read fail. The driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
*Nov. 25, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that they had received an email from a person, who indicated they were the complainant’s supervisor, requesting they purchase $1,400 in Apple gift cards. The complainant purchased the cards, sent the numbers and their associated pins to their supervisor before they realized they were the victim of fraud. Apple has been contacted in an attempt by the complainant to be reimbursed for the lost funds.
*Nov. 25, 3300 Block of 72nd Street: Complainant reported that they had parked their vehicle at the dike while they went for a walk. When they returned, they found the driver’s window smashed, and their wallet containing $70 in cash, and credit cards had been stolen. The complainant had the vehicle towed from the scene and contacted the bank regarding the stolen bank cards. No surveillance video in the area.
*Nov. 26, 5200 Block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported that they left their bike locked in front of a business while they worked their shift. When they returned, the bike was gone. The bicycle is described as a well-used, white mountain bike. Investigation to continue with the examination of surveillance video.
