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.
Oct. 23, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported they were contacted via WhatsApp and advised if they purchased products off the website they would receive reimbursements. The complainant created a Segway banking account and sent four transactions totaling $3,500 to a digital currency account before they realized they were the victim of fraud. Police discussed a safety plan with the complainant. The file was concluded with no further avenues of investigation available.
Oct. 23, 7600 Block of 116th Avenue: Complainant reported a theft from their mailbox. Surveillance video revealed an Asian male drove up to the residence in a white BMW, walkup to the mailbox and steal several letters. Complainant indicated this was the second theft from their mailbox. Police suggested the complainant consider changing their mail delivery to a box at Canada Post. The surveillance video is not clear enough for the identification of the suspect.
Oct. 23, Public Safety Building 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported they had sent numerous Interact e-transfers to various emails and phone numbers of a savings company, claiming to help them with their phone plan and transferring universities. The complainant had contacted the company via WhatsApp and had sent over $5,000 to the company before they realized they may be the victim of fraud. The file is still under investigation by the police.
Oct. 26, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported they were contacted by a person posing as a bank employee advising them that they were the victim of fraud, requesting the complainant verify their banking information to secure the accounts. Banking information, including credit card and driver’s license information was provided. The complainant found they were the victim of fraud when the bank contacted them that someone in New York was attempting to access their account. The bank froze the accounts, there was no loss of funds. TransUnion and Equifax were contacted to monitor the accounts.
Oct. 26, 10700 Block of 80th Avenue: Complainant reported their vehicle, parked at their residence, was broken into sometime overnight. Police attended and found both front door handles had been punched/pried open and the ignition tampered with. The only item taken was the insurance papers. Tools valued at $2,500 were left untouched. There were no witnesses or surveillance videos.
Oct. 26, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported they had been contacted by a person posing as a phone company agent offering a discount on their phone plan. The complainant provided banking and personal information to the caller before they realized they were the victim of fraud. Fortunately, the complainant was able to put a hold on their bank accounts and credit cards thus preventing any loss. Police educated the complainant on the potential repercussions of future interactions and fraudulent activity.
Oct. 26, 11800 Block of Hwy 10: Police observed a vehicle on the shoulder of the road with ignition and hazard lights on. Police approached the vehicle, and found a lone occupant, who indicated they had stopped to have a phone discussion with a friend. There was an odour of alcohol emanating from the driver’s breath and they admitted to consuming two beers earlier in the night. The driver provided police with two breath samples which both read ‘fail.’ As a result, the driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The driver left the area by taxi and the vehicle was towed.
