The following are some of the calls of interest the Delta police responded to in the South Delta area between Tuesday, Dec. 24 and Thursday, Jan. 2: Tsawwassen
Dec. 24, 6:30 p.m., 5100-block of 11A Avenue: Police attended a residence where a stove fire was reported. The stove was found and removed from the vacant home. An intoxicated male was located outside the home and as police attempted to steady the suspect, he fell and hit his head on a fire extinguisher being used by the fire department. The suspect was transported to hospital and then released to be held in cells until sober.
Dec. 24, 10:41 p.m., 900-block of Walalee Drive: Report received of a break and enter. Complainant found his rear sliding door had been damaged. Suspects stole jewelry and cash from three jewelry boxes in the bedroom. Police seized jewelry boxes for DNA analysis.
Dec. 25, 1 a.m., 4700-block of Wesley Drive: Police were called to intervene in a shoving match over a five-month-old dog. All parties had consumed liquor during the evening. Two people were transported to a friend's house for the rest of the evening. The dog was not harmed.
Dec. 25, 2:16 a.m., 1000-block of Skana Drive: Complainant reported he had returned home to find the back door of his residence open. Investigation found suspects had entered through the bathroom window, leaving footprints on the toilet seat. Items stolen include cash, iPod, watch and a smart phone. Further investigation found a neighbouring home with an unlocked rear door. Absentee residents were informed of the situation and they confirmed no items had been stolen.
Dec. 30, 2:20 p.m., 5400-block of 13B Avenue: Complainant reported he had wired $900 to an unknown person after renting a condo for three nights in Whistler. The condo rental had been found online and the payment was made through PayPal. It was subsequently discovered the ad was fake and all communication with the suspect was abruptly discontinued. Police investigation found a similar incident of fraud had occurred five days earlier in Abbotsford.
Jan. 2, 9:16 a.m., 1300-block of Beach Grove Road: Complainant reported the rear window of her locked vehicle had been smashed while it was parked in front of her residence. Two golf bags and their contents were stolen. No suspects or witnesses.
Jan. 2, 7:59 a.m., 900-block of Eden Crescent: Police were flagged down during a patrol of the area to report a theft from a vehicle. Complainant reported he had left his garage door open and his vehicle unlocked. Suspects rummaged through vehicle and stole a bag of change.
A bicycle and helmet were also stolen from the garage.
Serial number of bicycle added to police computer information system.
Ladner
Dec. 23, 11:10 a.m., 5400-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Complainant parked her vehicle in the shopping centre parking lot and when she returned to the vehicle an hour later she found both door locks had been punched with what appeared to be a screwdriver. No access gained to the vehicle. Report taken for insurance purposes.
Dec. 23, 1:23 p.m., 7800-block of Huston Road: Report received from complainant that he was sleeping in his car when he was awakened by a noise and observed a male standing at the driver's side door. It appeared the suspect was trying to break the window and when the complainant yelled at him, he fled the scene in a brown Chevy pick-up truck.
Dec. 23, 6:52 p.m., 6100-block of 48A Avenue: Report received of a vehicle parked at the side of the road for two days. Vehicle had its passenger window smashed and extensive interior damage. Police query found the vehicle was stolen from New Westminster. Licence plates located in car to be checked for fingerprints. Vehicle towed by Roadway to compound.
Dec. 23, 7:45 p.m., 5300-block of 44th Avenue: Police called to intervene in a yelling match between residents in the home. Investigation found this to be an ongoing situation and advised both residents to consider alternate living arrangements due to the constant toxicity of the household. One of the residents reluctantly agreed to leave for the night to avoid further conflict.
Dec. 24, 7:56 a.m., 4600-block of London Crescent: Complainant reported that when she took out the garbage in the morning she found her vehicle had been stolen from the driveway. All keys were accounted for but the complainant indicated the vehicle was likely not locked. Complainant later located the vehicle in the neighbourhood.
Dec. 24, 8:35 a.m., 4600-block of Holly Park Drive: Unknown person entered the complainant's unlocked vehicle parked at the side of the road. Suspects stole two individually wrapped stud earrings and $20 in change. A computer monitor and other electronic items were left untouched.
Dec. 27, 4:43 p.m., 6200-block of River Road: Police advised that several vehicles in the underground parking lot had been broken into and several items stolen.
