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.
The following are some of the calls Delta police responded to in the previous week:
Tsawwassen
*Sept. 15, 12:40 p.m., 900 block Ferry Cswy: Complainant advised that two beige rain barrels were stolen from the truck pullout on the ferry causeway. Complainant described the rain barrels as rectangular, approximately five feet high and two feet wide. Barrels were stolen between Sept. 11 at 6 p.m. and Sept. 12 at 2 p.m.
*Sept. 16, 6 p.m., 4900 block Canoe Pass Way: A loss prevention officer reported the theft of a Sanyo “boombox” radio valued at $80 by unknown young adult male, who concealed the radio under his jacket and left on foot. Area patrol negative.
*Sept. 17, 6 p.m., 5300 block 4th Ave: Complainant reported an election sign theft from his yard. CCTV showed a male wearing light colored hoody, sweat pants, and running shoes. The male was seen walking to the election sign, removing it, and taking it into a vehicle. Male drove off and proceeded southbound.
Ladner
*Sept. 14, 4:25 a.m., 4900 block Elliott St: Complainant reported a break and enter in progress at a local business. Two individuals fled the scene after attempted force entry to the main floor door. The individuals were spooked by the complainants’ husband. The front door of the business had its glass removed without being shattered. While clearing the business, police observed multiple drawers were left open and the cash drawer was on the ground with loose change all around.
*Sept. 14, 4:30 p.m., 4800 block Elliott St: Police were called to a local store after a patron refused to wear a mask. The patron was upset over the new COVID regulations. Police stood by and facilitated his purchase while ensuring he was wearing a mask, and left the business without incident.
*Sept. 15, 6 p.m., 6300 block Ladner Trunk Road: Police observed a male leaving a parking lot in a vehicle and conducted a traffic stop to check for driver sobriety. Police asked male if he had consumed alcohol, the male responded that he ‘did not know’. Suspicion was formed and police read the Approved Screening Device demand. After five failed attempts, the male stated he was going back to his car where he was arrested for refusal and obstruction. Officer served the driver a 30-day vehicle impoundment and 90-day driving prohibition.
