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. 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.
*Aug. 1, 9000 Block of Fircrest Drive: Complainant reported a male and female entered the backyard and stole a red Craftsman chainsaw, and red Milwaukee Hackzall reciprocating saw. Investigation found the thefts to be attributed to the two who had been living in a tent in the area. The two suspects were located and arrested. A search of their bags revealed both stolen items and a black BB handgun. The two were arrested and later released with a requirement to appear in court on a future date.
*Aug. 4, 400 Block of Derwent Place: Complainant reported they ordered a $350 Apple Watch through Amazon and when it was delivered the box had been tampered with and was empty. Police provided the complainant with a file number for Amazon to proceed with a refund.
*Aug. 5, 11800 Block of 80th Avenue: Complainant reported their garage had been broken into sometime in the evening and keys to their house, vehicle, and camper were stolen. Possible surveillance video made available from a neighbour. Police advised the complainant to change the locks to the house, and trailer, and not leave any valuables in their vehicle.
*Aug. 5, 11800 block of 90A Avenue: Complainant reported the theft, sometime overnight of two bikes from their driveway. The bicycles were unlocked and parked along the house. During a patrol of the area police located one of the bikes, which was returned to the owner.
*Aug. 7, 7000 Block of 120 Street: During routine traffic enforcement in the area, police observed a male leave a store and drive away in their vehicle. Police conducted a stop and noticed a distinct odour of liquor coming from the driver. The driver provided police with two breath samples, both reading ‘fail.’ An immediate 90-day driving prohibition was issued, and the vehicle was impounded for 30-days. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver left the area in a taxi.
*Aug. 7, 7800 Block of 116th Street: Complainant reported they had an Amazon package stolen from their doorstep. The mother of the complainant observed a slim male grab the package and drive off in a blue pickup truck with bicycles in the back. File number provided to the complainant for Amazon to process a refund.
