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Identity thief racks up $2,300 telephone bill

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 14: Tsawwassen . January 7, 4: 54 p.m.

The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Monday, Jan. 7 and Sunday, Jan. 14:

Tsawwassen

. January 7, 4: 54 p.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: Unknown suspect cut a hole in wire fence at back of apartment building to gain entry to gas meter area.

The suspect then cut away several feet of copper wire. Approximate damage to fence: $200. Value of copper wire stolen: $200. No video surveillance.

. January 11, 1 a.m., 1700-block of 56th Street: Police responded to a report of a large number of youths fighting at the recreation centre. Most of the youths had dispersed when police arrived. Witnesses stated the incident was a mutual fight between two youths and there were no serious injuries.

. January 13, 4: 30 p.m., 00-block of 66th Street: A report was received that two youths were operating ATVs in the dog park. Police investigated and found a father had brought his two sons to the park to try out their Christmas presents. Police informed the father they couldn't operate the vehicles in the park. The father assured police he would select a more appropriate place in the future.

Ladner

. January 11, 3: 56 p.m., 4800-block of Central Avenue: A report was received from a complainant that he had received a $2,300 bill from the telephone company for an address in Coquitlam. The victim indicated he had lost his wallet in 2009 and that his driver's licence and SIN card had been used to set up the account. The telephone company has waived all charges. Police requested the RCMP in Coquitlam to investigate the identity theft fraud.

. January 11, 3: 19 p.m., 7600-block of MacDonald Road: Theft reported of several pieces of aluminum from the unlocked yard of a window business. Complainant wasn't sure if any windows were missing, but aluminum stolen is valued at about $1,000.

. January 11, 10: 30 p.m., 4500-block of 72nd Street: Complainant hid her purse in the spare tire compartment of her vehicle and then walked her dog. When she returned to her vehicle she retrieved her purse and left the area. The victim then received a call from the bank indicating there was an attempt to make a change in her bank card pin number. Investigation revealed her wallet was missing from her purse and $600 had been charged to her credit cards. All cards cancelled and investigation will continue examining bank video surveillance.

. January 13, 9: 46 p.m., 4800-block of Elliott Street: A male entered the liquor store, concealed two bottles of vodka valued at $58 and left the store without paying. Police were given a description of suspect but a search of the area was negative. Video surveillance to be examined.