The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South 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.
Tsawwassen
*Sept. 25, 4900 Block of Canoe Pass Way: A business reported that two males stole two inflatable hot tubs valued at $2,000 from the store display. The suspects left the store without paying and entered a black Jeep with covered license plates. Both males were described as Caucasian, one with a goatee and the other with neck tattoos. Still photographs of the suspects from surveillance video to be disseminated for possible identification.
*Sept. 26, police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported they were the victim of bank fraud and lost $2,000. The complainant stated that someone phoned them claiming to be from Amazon and advised they required payment for a laptop and cellphone. The complainant was transferred to a call centre and followed the instructions provided. The complainant was not sure how the scammers obtained the complainant’s banking information. The bank has been notified, and all bank cards cancelled. Text messages, phone logs, and email documentation of the fraud were deleted by the complainant prior to making police report. Police advised complainant to contact Equifax and Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre.
*Sept. 26, 5000 Block of Canoe Pass Way: The Loss Prevention Officer of a business reported a female entered the store and selected approximately $350 worth of groceries and left without payment. The suspect failed to show a receipt and fled the store. She then entered a black Dodge truck and drove towards Highway 17. The female is described as Caucasian, 45 years of age, with long blond hair, wearing grey shoes, black leggings, white sweater, and a black vest. Police patrol of the area proved negative. Still photographs from surveillance video to be disseminated for possible identification of the suspect.
*Sept. 30, 5900 Block of 12th Avenue: Report received of three vehicles left in the golf course parking lot having windows smashed sometime during the afternoon. Insurance papers were stolen from two of the vehicles. Discovery of the incident occurred as one of the victims received an alarm notification on their phone of their home in White Rock being broken into and was able to watch the suspect. File concluded unless identification possible from the White Rock RCMP investigation.
*Sept. 30, police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported they had listed their motorcycle on Craigslist. A male had taken the motorcycle for a test drive and did not return. The suspect left his wallet and backpack with identification as collateral, but it was determined the identification was fraudulent. The bike is described as a red, 2007, Aprilia RSV motorcycle, valued at $6,000. Police patrol of the area proved negative. Bike was added to the Canadian Police Information Centre as stolen.
*Oct. 1, 1 Ferry Causeway: BC Ferries supervisor reported a possible impaired driver. Police attended and located the driver after they had driven onto the bridge deck. The suspect provided 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 was given a ride to their home.
Ladner
*Sept. 25, 7900 Block of Vantage Way: A business reported a break and enter, which had occurred shortly after midnight. Surveillance video shows a lone male enter the parking lot in a black Honda CRV. The suspect looks in the window of the front door, then relocates to the loading bay and removes a windowpane, looks inside, but no entry was made to the building. A request has been made for extra overnight police patrols of the area.
*Sept. 25, police headquarters 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that someone had posed as their son on Facebook and requested money. The complainant sent $2,985 via e-transfer as requested before they discovered the situation to be fraudulent. Police discussed a safety plan with the complainant and directed them to follow up with their bank and the Service Canada Anti-Fraud Centre.
*Oct. 1, 2023, 5100 Block of 45th Avenue: Complainant received notification and a photo from Amazon that a package valued at $40 had been delivered to their front doorstep. The complainant was away at the time of the delivery and when they returned the package was gone. Police attended and canvassed the neighbourhood for surveillance video with negative results.
