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 the Delta police responded to in the previous week:
Tsawwassen
• Jan. 11, 8:44 a.m., 5500-block of 12th Avenue: Complainant reported they were the victim of fraud. An unknown person agreed to purchase goods from the complainant and gave them a cheque for $1,700, which the complainant deposited in their bank account. The complainant then withdrew the $1,700 and gave it to the suspect. The complainant then discovered the cheque was fraudulent and now owes the bank the money.
• Jan. 11, 8:43 p.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported they left their bicycle outside a shop and when they returned the bike had been stolen. It is described as a black and blue large frame Giant Talon mountain bike with front suspension, a panier on the left side and a red light on the seat.
• Jan. 11, 8:48 a.m., 1100-block of Tsatsu Shores Drive: Complainant reported they left their vehicle locked in the parkade. When they returned they found a window smashed and the vehicle rummaged through. It is believed the suspect entered the locked parkade by following another vehicle.
• Jan. 12, 5:12 p.m., 5000-block of Canoe Pass Way: A business reported a person grabbed a parka and walked out of the store without paying. The clerk approached the person who claimed it was their jacket and fled. Police made a patrol of the area but did not locate the suspect.
• Jan. 12, 3:25 p.m., 1100-block of Tsatsu Shores Drive: Complainant reported an attempted break in to their locked vehicle in the locked parkade. Police observed pry marks near the door handle but no access was gained to the vehicle.
• Jan. 14, 11:52 p.m., 2300-block of 52nd Street: Complainant reported a break and enter to their barn. Suspect had pried off the lock and stolen $100 in copper wire.
• Jan. 14, 9:47 a.m., 5800-block of 28th Avenue: A citizen reported finding an unlocked storage container at the side of the road. Police attended and found the container had the lock cut off and had been entered. Owner of the container contacted and advised of the break-in.
• Jan. 14, 9:05 p.m., Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal: Complainant reported they left their vehicle in the long-term parking lot for the weekend and when they returned they found the window smashed. Items stolen include an iPhone and a socket set.
Ladner
• Jan. 9, 4:24 p.m., 4900-block of Linden Drive: Complainant reported they felt “ripped off” by a company that charged them $900 for a home furnace service for which they normally paid $150. The matter was deemed civil.
• Jan. 10, 10:39 a.m., 4800-block of 44A Avenue: Complainant reported their email had been hacked. Their work email was used to send notification to all staff asking them to transfer money to a fraudulent email address. All staff informed of the fraud and no money transferred. Email passwords changed by complainant.
• Jan. 11, 2:44 a.m., 6100-block of Highway 17A: Police responded to an alarm at a business and found the glass front door smashed. The owner of the business indicated the thieves had primarily targeted the liquor.
• Jan. 11, 9:42 a.m., 4800-block of Central Avenue: Complainant reported their unlocked vehicle was rummaged through while parked in their carport. Nothing of value stolen.
• Jan. 11, 7:16 a.m., 5200-block of Chamberlayne Avenue: Report from complainant that their unlocked vehicle was entered and their wallet stolen. The wallet contained personal and bank cards and $35 in cash. All credit cards cancelled.
• Jan. 13, 1:14 p.m., 4900-block of 53rd Street: Complainant reported their unlocked vehicle in the driveway was entered overnight. Items stolen include insurance papers, CDs and an urn containing their dog’s ashes.
• Jan. 14, 10:16 a.m., 5000-block of Mariner Place: Complainant reported they left their vehicle unlocked with the keys in the centre console. When they returned in the morning the vehicle had been stolen. Information regarding the vehicle added to the police computer database.
