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
Nov. 5, 1100 Block of 56th Street: Complainant left their bike parked outside a business and when they returned two hours later the bike was gone. The bicycle is described as a black and red, 18 speed bike with “Kolo, huffy, and rock creek” written on the frame.
Nov. 7, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported they had been contacted on their Facebook profile regarding a job opportunity. They were told if they invested in the company they would receive a commission after 35 investments. After making 22 investments totalling $2,100, the complainant became suspicious and asked for their money back, but was told they must reach 35 investments. Police confirmed the complainant had not provided any significant personal or banking information and counselled them on a safety plan. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre was contacted by police with the various identifiers used by the fraudsters.
Nov. 9, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported they were contacted by a male claiming to be from the TD Bank advising the complainant their credit card had been compromised. A courier was sent to the residence of the complainant and picked up the credit cards. The amount of $600 was removed from the complainant’s accounts before they realized they were the victim of fraud and cancelled the cards. TD Bank was dealing with the financial aspect of the fraud and the accounts have been flagged by TransUnion and Equifax.
Nov. 10, 5600 Block of Southlands Drive: Police conducted a traffic stop and the driver had an odour of liquor on their breath. Two breath samples provided by the driver both read fail. As a result, they were given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
Nov. 10, 1400 Block of 56th Street: A traffic stop was conducted by police and the driver had an odour of liquor on their breath. The two breath samples provided by the driver both read fail. As a result, they were given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver left the area by Uber.
Ladner
Nov. 8, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported they had been contacted by email and phone threatening to release explicit images of the complainant if they did not send money. No money was sent by the complainant, who confirmed explicit images do not exist. Police advised the complainant to delete the threatening emails, and not to answer any unknown phone numbers.
Nov. 11, 5200 Block of Laurel Drive: Complainant reported their vehicle that was left unlocked in the driveway had been entered sometime overnight. The garage door opener left in the vehicle was used by the suspects to access the garage. Items stolen from the garage include a saw and an old laptop. The garage door opener was found in a neighbour’s yard. Surveillance video did not capture the area where the vehicle was parked.
Nov. 11, 5300 Block of Wellburn Drive: Complainant reported their unlocked vehicle was entered sometime overnight. Items stolen from the vehicle include their wallet, and spouses’ credit card. There was no damage to the vehicle, and the credit card had not been used. The incident is still under investigation.
Nov. 11, 5200 Block of Laurel Drive: Complainant reported their vehicle parked in the driveway had been broken into sometime overnight by smashing the rear driver side window. A blue backpack was taken and later found by a neighbour in their front yard. The incident is still under investigation.
Nov. 11, 5300 Block of Bentley Drive: Complainant reported their vehicle broken into overnight and their wallet stolen. Multiple purchases were made using credit and bank cards which were in the wallet. The complainant confirmed the vehicle had been left unlocked. Identification services attended and processed the vehicle for prints.
