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
March 4, 5000 Block Canoe Pass Way: A business reported that an employee placed personal items on a mall bench while they closed the store. When they returned, the items were gone. Items stolen include an H&M bag, Bath and Bodyworks bag, and a white Guess shoulder bag all containing various merchandise worth approximately $400. Investigation to continue upon receipt of surveillance video from mall security.
March 5, 800 Block of 52A Street: A complainant reported a break and enter to their home. The suspect pried open the front door and left through a side sliding door. The only property stolen was $60 in change from a bedroom. Damage to the front door is estimated at $5,000. Identification services examined the scene for fingerprints with negative results. No surveillance video available.
March 7, Police headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Crescent: A complainant reported that they received a text from an unknown person claiming to be their daughter requiring money be sent to a specific email address. The complainant sent $3,300 before they realized they were the victim of fraud. The bank was contacted by the complainant and was able to reverse the e-transfer. A police file number was provided to the bank for the incident to be investigated.
March 10, 5000 Block of Canoe Pass Way: The Loss Prevention Officer of a business reported a male selected a fishing down rigger and left through the front door without payment. Police were provided with the plate number of a white Honda Civic used by the suspect. A query of the number revealed the suspect had been involved in multiple theft files. The current file is under investigation.
Ladner
March 4, 6500 Block of Hwy 17: Police stopped a vehicle travelling at 142 km/h in a posted 80 km/h zone. The driver was given a ticket for travelling at an excessive speed, and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver left the area by taxi.
March 5, 7100 Block of Vantage Way: A business reported the theft, which occurred sometime overnight, of fuel from one of the company vehicles. The suspect drilled a hole into the gas tank and stole approximately $100 worth of fuel. Damage to the vehicle is $1,500. No suspects, witnesses, or video surveillance.
March 9, 53rd Street & 48A Avenue: During proactive patrols, police stopped a vehicle where the driver admitted to consuming alcohol. Two breath samples were provided by the driver which both read fail. As a result, the driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
March 10, 5400 Block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police stopped a vehicle during a proactive patrol. An odour of liquor emanated from the driver who admitted to consumption of alcohol “two hours ago.” The driver provided two breath samples with both reading fail. As a result, the driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver left in an Uber.
