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
Aug. 10, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported being the victim of attempted fraud after sending a nude video of themselves to an unknown female through a messaging app. An unknown female threatened to send the video to the complainant’s Facebook friends list if they did not send an unspecified amount of money. No funds were sent, and no personal information given. Complainant advised to privatize their social media accounts and block all contact with the unknown female.
Aug. 11, 7300 Block Highway 17: Police requested to assist paramedics for an unresponsive driver in the turn lanes of Highway 17 and 56 Street, who had already been medically cleared by Delta Fire Department. Police formed suspicion for alcohol consumption and two breath samples were requested. Both readings resulted in ‘fail’. Police issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and the vehicle was impounded for 30-days. The vehicle was towed, and the driver was provided with a ride home by police.
Ladner
Aug. 6, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported being the victim of a phone scam after receiving a call from an unknown caller claiming to be from Telus. The complainant provided their name, phone number and driver’s license information then hung up when they were asked for banking information. Report provided to document and share suspicious call activity.
Aug. 7, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant called to report they had been the victim of attempted fraud after receiving a text message from an unknown number claiming to be their cellular provider. The caller requested the complainant update their payment information for a new credit card. The complainant responded by providing their date of birth, phone number, credit card number, maiden name and driver’s license number. The complainant quickly realized they had made a mistake and cancelled their credit card and informed ICBC, the cellular company, and the bank of the incident as well as Equifax/Transunion. Complainant advised there had been an attempt to charge $2,000 to Stubhub on their visa, which was declined by their bank. Police provided additional fraud prevention resources for future use.
Aug. 9, 5800 Block Mountain View Boulevard: Complainant reported the attempted theft of the catalytic converter from their vehicle while it was parked in a parking lot. The complainant noticed the vehicle was very loud as they were driving home and took the vehicle to a body shop where they were told there were cut marks on the muffler, in what appeared to be a failed attempt to remove the catalytic converter. The cost to repair the vehicle was approximately $150.
Aug. 9, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported being the victim of a rental scam where they lost $4,550 after responding to an online ad through WhatsApp. The complainant received a tenancy agreement and e-transferred $650 for the damage deposit, $1,300 for the first month’s rent, and $1,300 for last month’s rent. The complainant transferred an additional $1,300 as unknown suspect stated last month’s rent transaction did not go through. After losing contact with the unknown suspect, the complainant attended the rental location to learn it was not for rent.
Aug. 9, Headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: Complainant reported they had received a text message from an unknown number claiming to be from Telus, with a link stating there was a refund for $80. After clicking on the link, there was a fraudulent interact e-transfer page, allowing the complainant to enter their banking information. The complainant did not receive the refund and noticed $995 had been withdrawn from their account. The complainant contacted their bank for a return of lost funds and has changed accounts and passwords.
