Editor’s note: In cooperation with Delta Police, the Crime Beat feature has changed its format. Delta Police will be outlining their calls for service in the community as well, highlighting an issue or issues of concern for residents, along with tips for the public when appropriate to the highlighted topic. This week, DPD is putting the spotlight on auto crimes.
Here is your DPD snapshot for the week of March 28 to April 3, 2022:
Number of completed calls: 540
Number of General Occurrence Reports created: 461
False/Abandoned 911 calls: 63
Assist the public: 63
Collisions: 22
Break and Enter: 5
Fraud: 9
Theft from Auto: 12
Auto Crime
April is Auto Crime Awareness Month, and while we focus a lot of social media space on educating about theft from auto, many don't know that theft of auto also happens in Delta.
Recently, a North Delta resident started their vehicle in the morning, and left it running in their driveway to warm up. When they returned 15 minutes later, the vehicle was gone.
Are you taking the right steps to ensure that your vehicle isn’t a target for auto crime?
Did you:
• Lock your vehicle?
• Remove or hide all valuables and belongings?
• Ensure keys are with you and not left in vehicle?
• Park in a well-lit, high traffic area?
• Use an immobilizer?
• Remove any garage door openers?
Immediate Roadside Prohibitions
Last week, DPD served two Immediate Roadside Prohibitions.
One was for a seven-day warning, while the other was for a three-day warning.
If you believe that someone is impaired and behind the wheel of a vehicle, call 9-1-1.
