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.
July 31, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported being the victim of $9,000 credit card fraud after receiving a call from a Manitoba number claiming to be from CIBC. The complainant was asked to provide two factor authentication code that had been sent to their phone number. Complainant later received a call from the CIBC Fraud Department asking if they sent a $,9000 bill payment for Montreal. The payment was withheld by CIBC. The complainant then attended their CIBC branch and was provided with new bank account numbers, credit/debit cards and passwords. Police advised complainant of internet safety techniques. No money lost.
Aug. 2, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Police received a call reporting a possible impaired driver travelling across the Alex Fraser Bridge. Police observed the vehicle swerve across lanes and conducted a traffic stop. As police approached the driver’s side of the vehicle, officers observed the driver to have slow and lethargic movements. Upon exiting the vehicle, the driver was unsteady on their feet. After providing two breath samples, both read ‘fail.’ The driver was served a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed, and the driver left the scene in a taxi.
Aug. 4, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported the theft of their purse while attending a training seminar. The purse is described as brown with green accents, containing driver’s license, credit/debit cards, security license, and first aid license. Credit/debit cards were not used and have been cancelled. No CCTV cameras or witnesses.
Aug. 5, Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Avenue: Complainant reported being the victim of online fraud after a buyer on Facebook marketplace sent an email link to accept an etransfer. The complainant later discovered $1,500 was withdrawn from their bank account after they had clicked on the fraudulent link and followed the prompts for the transfer of funds. The complainant was unable to recover the funds. Police cautioned the complainant on Facebook Marketplace scams.
Aug. 5, 7000 Block 120th Street: Complainant reported the theft of approximately $135 worth of assorted groceries from a local business by an unknown male being held for police to attend the scene. All merchandise was recovered by staff and the suspect has been banned from the business. Police escorted the male suspect from the property.
