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 Delta police responded to in the previous week:
Tsawwassen and TFN
*Oct. 26, 8:21 p.m., Shannon Way: Police were called to a report of online fraud. Complainant sold a wallet card holder from an online platform and shipped it to the US via Canada Post. The complainant became suspicious after the buyer sent money, then asked to have money returned via gift cards. The complainant then learned the email was fake, and that they never received the initial money for the wallet. The complainant is attempting to cancel the wallet card holder that they had already shipped.
*Oct. 29, 4:11 p.m., Tsawwassen Ferry Terminal: Complainant requested police assistance with verbally abusive passenger. The complainant reported that they have had issues with this passenger in the past. The male was belligerent, yelling and swearing at staff regarding a malfunctioning vending machine. The male was not allowed to board the ferry due to his behaviour. The male was advised he was banned from the facility for 24 hours and left the property via bus.
*Oct. 29, 4:27 p.m., 4400- block of 72 Street: Police were called for traffic control for a motor vehicle incident. In attempt to photograph wildlife, the driver turned off the road onto the shoulder too early, resulting in the front wheels loosing contact with the road. The car was unable to get back onto the road without a tow assist. No damage or injuries occurred.
Ladner
*Oct. 26, 2:13 p.m., 7600-block of Highway 17: Police were conducting radar mobile enforcement and observed a vehicle driving at a speed of 131 km/h resulting in a traffic stop. The driver was issued an excessive speeding ticket and the vehicle was impounded for seven-days.
*Oct. 27, 8:50 p.m., 5400-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police observed a vehicle having difficulties staying in the lane. The police conducted a traffic stop of the vehicle and noted a distinct odour of liquor coming from the drivers’ breath. The police performed a breath demand through an approved screening device. The driver provided two breath samples both resulting in FAIL readings. A 90-day immediate roadside prohibition was issued and the vehicle was towed.
*Oct. 28, 11:17 a.m., 10800- block of Hornby Drive: A complainant reported that two males had just dumped several bags of garbage on the side of the road. The complainant confronted the males, and after several warnings the males cleaned up the garbage and took it with them. Police spoke to one of the males who was very apologetic, and advised him of the associated fines with littering/dumping.
*Oct. 29, 9:09 p.m., 4700- block of 57th Street: Complainant called police regarding loud people drinking at a schoolyard. Police attended and located three males surrounded by snacks and drinks. All were cooperative and cleaned up their mess before leaving voluntarily.
*Oct. 30, 10:30 a.m., 6600-block of London Drive: Police responded to a report where the lock on the community mailbox had been drilled out. The complainant reported that the lock mechanism could be used to make a key resulting in all community mailboxes needing to be re-keyed.
