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
April 26, 1 a.m., ferry terminal: Terminal supervisor reported three males in a white truck towing a boat trailer drilled the padlock on the gate to access the beach. Police attended and spoke with the suspects who claimed they were late arriving back due to problems with their boat and as the gate was locked attempted to contact the authorities but were unsuccessful. As a result they felt they had no choice but to drill the lock. They were apologetic and stated they would pay for the lock. The men left the area after providing contact information to security.
April 28, 2:30 p.m., 1600-block of 56th Street: Complainant reported he had left his rental car in the parking lot and sometime overnight it was entered. His briefcase, iPhone, iPad, Columbia jacket and phone charger were stolen. Investigation revealed the lock on the driver's door appeared to be punched. No video surveillance in area where vehicle parked.
LADNER
April 25, 8:10 p.m., 3600-block of 64th Street: While police were speaking with a male about an unrelated traffic incident an odour of alcohol was detected on his breath. The suspect admitted to drinking "some beers" about four hours prior. Two breath samples provided by the suspect both read "Warn" and as a result he was issued a three-day roadside suspension. The suspect walked back to his friend's residence.
April 25, 10:25 p.m., 96th Street and Highway 10: Police conducted a traffic stop and a police computer check found the driver was prohibited from driving. He was arrested and then released on a promise to appear in court at a future date. The vehicle was impounded and the occupants were picked up by a friend.
April 27, 10:31 a.m., 8000-block of Alexander Road: A business reported that sometime overnight a break and entry had occurred. The complainant indicated someone had cut the chain link fence leading to the business yard but could not confirm if anything had been stolen. The complainant also informed police this was one of several similar incidents. As the yard had been accessed by multiple staff the incident was reported for information only.
April 29, 4:38 p.m., 7100-block of Venture Street: Complainant reported an attempted theft of his vehicle battery. The truck was parked by a staff member at the rear of the business and in the morning the complainant found a wrench stuck in the passenger window. The complainant believes the suspects tried to unsuccessfully lift the cabin of the truck in a failed attempt to reach the batteries. Nothing for identification services as the wrench had been handled by several employees.
April 30, 10:35 a.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant reported a break and enter to a business by suspects who had gained entry through the vacant business next door. Maintenance was on the scene to repair damage before police attended. Nothing for identification services.
April 30, 1:26 p.m., 4600-block of River Road: Complainant reported the license plate was stolen from his utility trailer while parked in an open area. Both license plate and valtag entered in the police computer database.
May 1, 12:40 p.m., 72nd Street: Complainant reported her vehicle was broken into while parked in the North 40 Dog Park. A leather bag containing a purse, ID, credit cards and cash was stolen. Information regarding the stolen items entered in the police computer database.
May 1, 4:22 p.m., 6100-block of Highway 17: A business reported that when an employee came into work she found a small window had been smashed. It appears suspects reached through the window and stole a laptop located on a table. No entry was gained further into the office. Incident still under investigation for possible video surveillance from a neighbouring business.
