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
July 8, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant purchased an iPhone 15 via Facebook Marketplace. The phone was delivered to the complainant who then paid $1,000 cash. Following the purchase, the complainant became suspicious of the transaction as the serial number on the box was not consistent with an authentic iPhone. The complainant deactivated their Facebook account as a precaution. Police attempts to identify the seller were not successful.
July 9, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant received an email requesting they contact BC Hydro. The complainant did not use the contact number provided, but searched BC Hydro on the internet and used a number which was thought to be an authentic call centre. The complainant provided personal information to the call centre but, after a request for an e-transfer of funds, the complainant realized the call centre to be fraudulent and hung up. The incident was reported to police for information purposes.
July 10, Centennial Beach Access/Centennial Parkway: Complainant left their iPhone and debit card wrapped up in their towel, unattended on the beach. When the complainant returned the phone and card were missing. The debit card was cancelled with the bank without any suspicious transactions. The phone is described as a gold iPhone mini.
July 12, 5000 Block of Canoe Pass Way: A business reported the theft in progress of a rolling piece of luggage. Police attended and located the suspect attempting to flee in a taxi. Police arrested the suspect for theft and recovered $600 in luggage and $200 in product from another business. As the business requested no charges, the suspect was released with a civil ban from the store.
July 12, 2000 Block of Hwy 17: Police stopped a vehicle, which was travelling at 148 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The driver was served with a speeding ticket, and a seven-day immediate impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the driver and passengers left the area by taxi.
July 13, 1200 Block of 56th Street: Police stopped a vehicle and detected an odour of liquor on the breath of the driver, breath samples were requested. The two samples provided both read ‘warn,’ and as a result the driver was served a three-day immediate roadside prohibition, and their driver’s license seized. The driver was taken home by a friend.
Ladner
July 10, 5200 Block of Ladner Trunk Road: A business reported a male shoplifting liquor from the store. Police attended and located a suspect matching the description provided. A search of the suspect’s bag found three bottles of vodka. The suspect was charged with theft under $5,000 and released on a requirement to appear in court for a future date.
July 13, 5800 Block of 60th Avenue: Police conducting a roadblock stopped a vehicle and spoke to the driver who indicated they had consumed “one beer two hours ago.” The driver 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 vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver and passenger left the area in an Uber.
July 13, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: The complainant attempted to open a BC Hydro account and searched the internet clicking on a link which directed the complainant to a 1-800 number. The complainant called the number and provided bank and personal information including transferring $490 before realizing the situation to be fraudulent. The complainant contacted their bank who is investigating the fraud and will attempt to recover the funds.
July 14, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported their elderly parent was phoned by a person claiming to be from Visa International Anti-Fraud. They were convinced to purchase $2,500 Apple gift cards. The store questioned the purchase, but they were able to convince the store the purchase was legitimate. The bank noticed the unusual charges and froze the account. The police encouraged the complainant to contact the bank and discuss account protections.
