The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in North Delta and other files of interest
July 1, 6400 Block of 120th Street: During a proactive sobriety checkpoint, police stopped a vehicle as the driver showed signs of impairment. As requested, the driver provided 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.
July 2, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: A complainant reported that they had e-transferred $700 as a deposit on a rental suite. When they attended the property, the resident knew nothing regarding the rental. Police provided the complainant with a file number for the bank to follow up the fraudulent incident. Complainant was advised to contact TransUnion, Equifax, and the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre as they had shared personal details with the suspect.
July 4, 6400 Block of 120th Street: A business reported the theft of a $47 bottle of whiskey. Police attended and located the suspect who was arrested, charged with theft under $5,000, and taken into custody. The suspect was released on a requirement to attend court on a specific date, and no-go conditions to the liquor store.
July 5, 10000 Block of River Road: Complainant reported the theft of their semi-truck trailer. Police were provided live tracking information, which located the truck in Washington State. Washington State Patrol located the trailer, initiated a traffic stop, and recovered the stolen trailer.
July 7, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported that their credit card had been used fraudulently at various locations in Delta and on-line. The complainant provided police with a credit card statement which documented approximately 30 fraudulent transactions for a total of $750. The bank was informed of the situation and cancelled the credit card. Police provided a file number and will continue with the investigation.
July 7, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: A financial institution reported that a suspect had attempted to open an account using a fraudulent passport. Police attended and arrested the suspect. The suspect was charged with presenting a forged document. Police transported the suspect for processing and then released the suspect on a requirement to attend court on a specific date.
