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
Feb. 29, 5000 Block Canoe Pass Way: A business reported that a male selected a $375 puffer jacket and left the store without payment. Staff followed the suspect and recovered the jacket. The suspect is described as an Asian male, 20 years of age, slim, with a Gucci cross body bag. Police advised staff to immediately call police if the male returns to the store.
Feb. 29, Police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that they received a phone call from a lawyer in Kamloops reporting the complainant’s son had been in a car accident, arrested, and required $6,000 to be bailed out of jail. The lawyer gave a callback number with a Toronto area code and indicated someone would attend the complainant’s home and collect the money. The complainant contacted their son and confirmed he was okay, and that the situation was fraudulent. There was no loss of funds or personal information.
March 1, 2300 Block of Hwy 17: Police stopped a vehicle travelling at 156 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The driver was given an excessive speeding violation ticket, and a seven-day vehicle impound. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
March 1, 5000 Block of Canoe Pass Way: Complainant reported that they had parked their Mercedes in the mall parking lot and when they returned, they found the hood ornament had been stolen from the vehicle. Police provided the complainant with a file number for insurance purposes. Investigation to continue upon police examination of surveillance video.
March 2, 5000 Block of 12th Avenue: During a routine patrol, police stopped a vehicle leaving a parking lot. On suspicion of alcohol consumption, 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 arranged a ride home from the area.
March 3, 4700 Block of Hemlock Way: Complainant reported that they had parked their vehicle and an hour later they received an email from Dodge Connect that the vehicle’s theft alarm was triggered. The vehicle was added to the Canadian Police Information Centre as stolen. Investigation to continue upon receipt of surveillance video and GPS update from Dodge Connect.
March 3, 1200 Block of 56th Street: Police stopped a vehicle, which was observed leaving a parking lot area. The driver admitted to having one glass of wine. The driver refused to provide breath samples. As a result of the refusal, 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 walked home.
Ladner
Feb. 29, 3600 Block of Hwy 17: Police stopped a vehicle travelling at 134 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The driver indicated they were speeding as they were late for work. The driver was given a seven-day vehicle impoundment, and a ticket for travelling at an excessive speed. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver left in an Uber.
March 1, Police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that a family member had received a text and was convinced into sending $1,900 for repair of a broken phone. The suspect then requested a further $900. The complainant was able to stop the second payment. Their bank was informed of the fraud and will reimburse the $900. There was no breach of personal information. Police queries of phone number and email proved negative.
March 1, Police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported that they had attempted to set up an Alexa account by calling a number they had found on Google. The complainant talked with a male and provided him with debit and credit card numbers but became concerned when he started asking for banking information. The complainant immediately called the bank and cancelled all cards. The bank advised the complainant to report the incident to the police. Police contacted the numbers provided by the complainant with negative results.
March 1, 7100 Block of Honeyman Street: Complainant reported they had left their vehicle parked near their work and when they returned in the morning, they found the front of the vehicle lifted by a jack and the catalytic converter missing. Police examined surveillance video, but the images of the suspect were too blurry for dissemination.
March 2, 4800 Block of 55B Street: Police conducting proactive patrols, stopped a vehicle and detected a strong odour of alcohol emanating from the driver. The driver admitted to consuming alcohol earlier in the evening. As requested, the driver provided two breath samples which 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 and the driver walked home.
