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 inprogress 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
Sept. 3, 4:57 p.m., 400-block of English Bluff Road: A citizen reported her son had lost his wallet while riding his bike in the area. The wallet is described as a blue and white "Obey" brand containing personal identification, debit card and Compass card. Information regarding the lost items entered in the police computer database.
Sept. 3, 5:04 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported she left her vehicle in the parking lot and when she returned she found a scrape from the driver's door all the way to the rear wheel well. The complainant provided police with the license plate number of a vehicle also in the parking lot with a colour matching the colour of the scrape. Police investigated but determined the possible suspect vehicle was not involved in the incident. Damage to the complainant's vehicle: approximately $5,000.
LADNER
Sept. 5, 10:42 a.m., 57th Street and 51st Avenue: Report received that a suspicious male who looked like a suspect in a break and enter that the complainant had observed on video footage on Facebook was walking in the area. Area patrols by police failed to locate the suspect.
Sept. 6, 9:42 a.m., 4200-block of 48B Street: Report received of a vehicle parked facing the wrong direction near the intersection. Police attended and located the vehicle just as the owner came out of her residence and moved it. The owner claimed she parked the vehicle badly due to the heavy rain the night before and she didn't want to get wet. The owner was advised to make sure she parked her vehicle properly in the future to avoid the vehicle being towed.
Sept. 7, 10 a.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported a large group of youth gathering near the stores drinking alcohol and throwing items. Police attended the area but the suspects were gone on arrival.
Sept. 7, 3:12 p.m., 3600-block of River Road: Suspects ripped out the electronics and painted graffiti of a sexual nature on an electronic sign board at the side of the road. The sign, which belongs to the Corporation of Delta, suffered approximately $30,000 in damage.
Sept. 7, 9:16 a.m., 5800-block of 51st Avenue: Complainant reported his vehicle, which he left unlocked in his driveway, was rummaged throughout sometime overnight. Several items stolen, including clothing and loose change.
Sept. 10, 9:38 p.m., 4900-block of 42B Avenue: Report received that a truck was doing donuts on the gravel field of Cromie Park. Police attended but the vehicle was gone on arrival.
