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Neighbours contend sign allegation is for the birds

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 25: Tsawwassen  Jan. 21, 3:12 a.m.

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Jan. 20 and Saturday, Jan. 25: Tsawwassen  Jan. 21, 3:12 a.m., Ehkolie Crescent: Complainant called police to report his neighbours had been leaving signs on his property demanding he stop feeding the birds and animals. The neighbours indicated they did not make the signs and that they have not had any contact with the complainant as previously directed by police.

Jan. 21, 9:34 a.m., 1200-block of 53A Street: A complainant reported he had been threatened by his neighbour, which is an ongoing issue. Police contacted both parties and told them not to have any further contact with each other. Police also told them if the situation continued, there could be charges for uttering threats. All parties agreed not to have contact.

Jan. 22, 3 p.m., 5500-block of 15B Avenue: Police received a report of a break and enter in progress.

When police arrived officers found the complainant's former roommate had returned to the suite to retrieve his belongings. The former roommate wasn't welcome and there was a dispute over money and personal items. Police stood by while the situation was resolved without further incident. Both parties advised this is a civil matter and there is a civil court process.

Jan. 23, 2:15 p.m., 700-block of 53rd Street: A school liaison officer reported a custodian had located two dead rabbits outside the school doors. One of the rabbits was hanging by its feet on a door handle. The incident was documented and staff was advised to contact police immediately in the event of any future similar incidents.

Jan. 25, 5:20 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Someone at a bookstore reported a man seen opening the cash register with a key. Meanwhile, one of two females distracted the employee. The suspects left the store with $200 in cash. The women had touched some merchandise, which was seized for fingerprinting. Video surveillance was provided to help identify the suspects. Neighbouring businesses were also canvassed requesting surveillance video.

Ladner Jan. 20, 5:22 p.m., 4500-block of 63rd Street: A complainant reported that when he visits his motherin-law, for some unknown reason, a neighbour yells and swears at him. The complainant is concerned this could lead to an assault. Both parties were spoken to by police and an agreement was reached they would avoid each other.

Jan. 22, 1 a.m., 47th Avenue: Complainant reported he parked his vehicle by a park while he visited friends in the townhome complex across the street. When he returned to his vehicle, he found a rock had been thrown through the front passenger window, causing $300 in damage.