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
July 22, 7:33 p.m., 1A Avenue and 66th Street: Report received there was a suspicious male in the area all afternoon. Police attended and located the male who claimed he and five other people were canvassing for a charity. The suspect could only provide police with work ID. Police established that the canvassing was legitimate and advised the canvasser to carry picture ID and have his work ID on a lanyard.
July 26, 12:30 p.m., Roberts Bank Road: Complainant reported he had lost his black iPhone 5 sometime during the morning at the port dock. Report taken for insurance purposes and information was added to the police database.
July 26, 11:52 p.m., 1500-block of 56th Street: Police observed a vehicle with no lights driving through parking lots parallel to the roadway. Police pulled the vehicle over and suspected the driver had consumed alcohol. A roadside test resulted in a "Warn" reading. The 23-year-old male driver was issued a three-day roadside prohibition.
July 27, 12:14 a.m., 5300-block of 10A Avenue: Police observed a vehicle fail to stop for a stop sign. Police pulled vehicle over and suspected the driver had consumed alcohol. A roadside test resulted in a "Fail" reading. The 54-year-old female driver was issued 90-day roadside prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound.
Ladner
July 21, 11:45 p.m., 3900-block of Arthur Drive: Several youths were reported on the roof of the school. When police arrived the youths were seen fleeing the scene. A backpack, baton, seven "air soft" guns and balls, and several empty and half-empty bottles of liquor were located at the rear of the school and seized by police. Later the parent of the owner of the backpack contacted police. Police warned the parent of the possible consequences of his son carrying a realistic looking gun. Parent was cooperative with police and was advised he could pick up the backpack at police headquarters.
July 23, 5:52 p.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: A restaurant reported three youths had purchased meals and paid with a counterfeit $100 US bill. Police attended and found another business had accepted a counterfeit bill from the youths and an attempt had been made to use a bill at another business. The manager of the restaurant was able to provide police with a photograph of the youths that he took as they were leaving the restaurant. Police investigation continues.
July 24, 1:02 p.m., 4400-block of Clarence Taylor Way: Complainant reported an unauthorized user had accessed his account and sent out emails on his behalf to his sports team. Police contacted a possible suspect but he denied any involvement. The suspect, who was cooperative with police, was advised of the allegation and the possible charges stemming from the offence. Police will continue investigation and monitor the situation.
July 25, 9:15 p.m., Highway 17A and Ladner Trunk Road: Report received that a bicycle was stolen from the bus stop sometime during the day. The bicycle is described as a white Tern men's folding bike. Complainant provided with the Corporation of Delta phone number to arrange for a viewing of found bikes.
July 25, 5:39 p.m., 4900-block of Chisholm Street: Police received a report that a dog had been left in a vehicle parked on the street. Complainant indicated the windows were left open a crack but after 20 minutes the dog stopped whimpering and appeared to have passed out. The vehicle was gone when police officers arrived. Follow-up conducted with registered owner of the vehicle.
July 26, 1:55 p.m., 5800-block of Grove Avenue: Complainant reported her bicycle was stolen from beside her house sometime overnight. The bike is described as a women's old black Raleigh with 15 gears, front basket and bell on the left handle. Report taken for information and insurance purposes.
July 27, 10:34 a.m., 10000-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Report received that sometime over the past couple of days suspects had stolen a trailer from the farm field containing approximately 40 pieces of aluminum pipe and a Ford three-cylinder diesel water pump. Investigation is ongoing.
