The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 14:
Tsawwassen
Dec. 9, 7:20 a.m., 1200-block of 52nd Street: Police responded to a report that a break and enter was in progress. Complainant reported she heard the downstairs door open and there was a black minivan in her driveway. Police located a female in the residence who claimed the owner of the residence gave her permission to stop by and have a shower. The complainant confirmed the suspect was her daughter's friend and no further action was required.
Dec. 11, 11:13 a.m., 5200-block of Windjammer Road: Report received that an unknown male was trying door handles on his neighbours's vehicle, which was parked and locked. Complainant tapped on his front room window and the suspect fled. Police patrolled the area but suspect not located. No damage or thefts noted.
Dec. 13, 1200-block of 55th Street: Complainant reported someone had reported someone kicked the front door of his residence. A similar situation had occurred the previous week and his home was also egged at that time but the incident not reported. The complainant indicated he did not have any issues with his neighbours. Police advised the complainant to report any further incidents or suspicious persons in the neighbourhood immediately.
Dec. 13, 700-block of Gilchrist Drive: A report received that two loud bangs were heard at the front door and after checking it was found someone had attempted to kick in the door. Complainant is concerned this incident is related to a situation where his son is being bullied. Police attended and photographs were taken of distinctive footprints on the door to assist with the identification of the suspect.
Ladner
Dec. 10, 10:26 a.m., 5000-block of 57A Avenue: Complainant reported he had received a call from a collection agency stating he has an outstanding cell phone debt of $400 in his name at an address in Burnaby. The caller stated that if the complainant paid $240 immediately with a credit card the debt would be wiped out. The complainant does not have an address in Burnaby and believes the phone account was opened fraudulently.
Dec. 11, 10:41 a.m., 4800-block of Central Avenue: Report received that a male was sitting in front of the complex smoking pot and making strange moaning noises. Police located the suspect who was identified as part of a film crew. There was no indication of any drug use and the noises were coming from a radio.
Dec. 11, 2:20 p.m., 4800-block of 57th Street:
Complainant reported his ex-girlfriend was driving by his brother's home and taking pictures of his brother's vehicle. The suspect is accusing her ex-boyfriend of misusing his licence plates by displaying them on another vehicle. Police investigation found the use of the licence plates was legitimate and the real issue is a child custody dispute.
Dec. 11, 7:25 p.m., 4600-block of Evergreen Lane: Manager of the residence reported the front door to the building had been kicked in. The complainant stated the door had not shattered but was severely cracked. No suspects or witnesses. Report taken for insurance purposes.
Dec. 12, 1 a.m., 3700-block of 88th Street: Delta Fire Department requested police attend a fire to an unoccupied vehicle. A check of the vehicle licence plate indicated an attempt had been made to report it as stolen.
