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.
July 4, 8100 Block of 120th Street: The Loss Prevention Officer of a business reported a female concealed $80 worth of cosmetics in an umbrella, and left the store without offering payment. The Officer located the shoplifter who returned the items but refused to return to the store. Police attended and obtained still images of the suspect which will be disseminated for possible identification.
July 5, PSB 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported they were the victim of fraud totaling $100,000 in crypto currency. The victim purchased the crypto currency from a person claiming to work for a company called “Robinhood”. Multiple steps were used in the purchase of the currency, but not directly through the complainant’s bank account. Police educated the complainant on financial management and the potential scams and repercussions of their actions pertaining to their finances.
July 5, 9000 Block of 120th Street: Complainant reported they provided personal information, and a credit card number over the phone to an unknown person claiming to be from Telus, for the purchase of an iPhone 14. The phone was received and then the caller requested it be returned as it was the wrong phone. A replacement phone was not received and when Telus was contacted they confirmed the complainant was the victim of fraud. There was also a transfer of $2,000 from the complainant’s credit card, and the compromised credit card was closed. Police provided the complainant with fraud prevention tips to prevent future fraud attempts.
July 6, 1200 Block of Derwent Way: Complainant reported the theft of the catalytic converter overnight from their vehicle parked on the street. Approximate value of theft and damage is $1,700. No surveillance video was available.
July 6, PSB 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported they e-transferred $500 to an unknown female, as a deposit on the purchase of a trailer. The unknown female then ceased communicating with the complainant. The complainant reported the incident as they suspect they are the victim of fraud. The bank is investigating the fraud, and the complainant was provided with a police file number. Complainant was advised to sign up with Equifax to prevent potential identity theft.
July 8, 8100 Block of 120th Street: A business Loss Prevention Officer reported to police a theft in progress at the store. The suspect selected seafood and meat and left the store without payment. The LPO attempted to retrieve the stolen items but was threatened with a needle. Police attended but the suspect was gone. The store was to provide police with surveillance video for possible identification of the suspect.
July 9, 11600 Block of 89th Avenue: Complainant reported a female entered the complainant’s open garage and stole a Segway scooter. The scooter is described as a grey Segway, Ninebot Kickscooter valued at $1,269. The female is described as having short brown hair and wearing a white t-shirt, with a blue logo on the front and pink shorts. Still images of the suspect to be disseminated for possible identification of the suspect.
