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.
*Nov. 15, 11700 Block of 89A Avenue: Complainant reported that they left their vehicle unlocked, and sometime overnight it was entered and $20 in small change was stolen. Police provided complainant with a file number for insurance purposes.
*Nov. 15, 11800 Block of 72nd Avenue: Complainant reported a break and enter of their residence. The entry point to the residence was through a sliding glass door, which was likely left unlocked. Identification services attended to process scene for possible fingerprints. Complainant was to provide police with a list of stolen items.
*Nov. 16, Public Safety Building 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported that they made a $300 e-transfer for a couch they purchased on Facebook Marketplace before they realized they were the victim of fraud. The fraud has been reported to Facebook. Police educated the complainant on the sophistication of scams occurring daily and advised the complainant to contact their bank.
*Nov. 17, 8300 Block Delsom Way: Complainant reported that someone had entered their building and stolen a parcel, consisting of make-up products valued at $75. Surveillance video indicated the suspect as a South Asian male, 30 years of age, with black hair and beard, carrying a green backpack. Police to continue investigation upon review of still photos.
*Nov. 18, 9500 Block of 115A Street: Complainant reported the theft of the catalytic converter from their vehicle parked in the driveway. There was surveillance video available, but not suitable for identification of the suspect. A file number was provided for an insurance claim.
*Nov. 19, 12300 Block of 64th Avenue: Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle without its lights on. There was a distinct odour of liquor emanating from the driver, so breath samples were requested. Two samples provided by the driver and both read “Fail.” Consequently the driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
