The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in North 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.
June 27, Nordel Way & Hwy 91: Police attended a collision and found the driver had an odour of alcohol on their breath. The driver provided police with one breath sample but declined to give a second sample. As a result of refusing to provide the sample, the driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
June 28, Public Safety Building 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported that they had clicked on a link on their computer indicating it had been hacked and had sent $1,500 in Apple gift cards as requested to have the computer repaired. The complainant believed they were dealing with Microsoft help desk, but now realized the situation to be fraudulent. No other banking or personal information was provided to the caller.
June 28, 7100 Block of 120th Street: A business reported that a South Asian male had attempted to steal $500 worth of furniture from the store. An employee of the business stopped the theft, and the suspect fled the area in a silver Hyundai SUV. Surveillance video was obtained and still photos to be disseminated for possible identification of the suspect.
June 29, Public Safety Building 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported that they attempted to rent a suite as advertised on Facebook Marketplace and had sent a deposit of $950. The complainant had contact with the individual only through Facebook and had subsequently sent another two payments of $950 by etransfer. Since the transfer, all communication with the person stopped, and the complainant realized the situation to be fraudulent. Police advised the complainant this is a very common scam, and to contact their bank to reverse the transactions.
June 30, 64th Avenue & McKenzie Drive: Complainant reported that their vehicle was broken into while parked at Watershed Park while biking for the day. When they returned, they found the rear passenger side window smashed causing $250 in damage. Items stolen that were valued at $240 included a North Face backpack, water bottles, and a bike pump. No witnesses or surveillance video available.
