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
Oct. 28, 1:35 a.m., Diefenbaker Park: Complainant reported that a group of youths was setting off fireworks in the park and that it had been happening all weekend. Officers patrolled the area but no issues found.
Oct. 28, 1:04 p.m., 1700-block of Golf Club Drive: Complainant attended police headquarters to report a theft from his vehicle. He reported that his Louis Vuitton wallet with an approximate value of $600 had been taken. The complainant advised that his car was left unlocked overnight.
Oct. 28, 8:20 p.m., 1600-block of Spyglass Crescent: Complainant called police in regards to his vehicle being broken into sometime overnight while parked in the driveway at the residence. The complainant noticed items from the console and glove compartment were strewn about. Nothing stolen.
Oct. 30, 5:03 p.m., 900-block of 52A Street: Complainant reported that sometime overnight his vehicles were broken into while parked in the driveway at the residence. The complainant advised that both his vehicles were left unlocked. Stolen items include loose change and granola bars.
Oct. 31, 7:51 p.m., 800-block of 52nd Street: Complainant called police to report that a group of 15 to 20 people was setting off fireworks in the neighbourhood. Officers attended and observed multiple parties leaving the area. Police received multiple calls later relaying similar information regarding fireworks. Officers stayed in the area and conducted proactive patrols, advising youth and other parties not to set off fireworks in heavily wooded areas due to fire risk and instructed them to make their way out of the area.
Nov. 2, 7:30 p.m., 400-block of English Bluff Road: Complainant reported that a group of people was throwing firecrackers towards English Bluff Elementary. Police attended the scene with negative patrols. Complainant advised that he did not witness but only heard the firecrackers.
Nov. 2, 11:55 p.m., 5200-block of 10A Avenue: Complainant reported a loud party going on in the neighbourhood. Police attended and spoke with property representative who was advised to keep the noise levels down and if police were to re-attend a bylaw violation ticket could be issued.
Nov. 3, 3:39 p.m., Diefenbaker Park: Police received reports of three youths with mountain bikes building bike jumps at the park. Police attended and located the trenches and mounds and spoke to the boys. The boys were polite and cooperative. They used their rakes and shovels to attempt the fix what they had constructed. Youth educated with the initial complaint concerns and sent on their way.
Nov. 3, 8:57 p.m., 4700-block of Stahaken Place: Multiple noise complaints. Police attended residence and spoke to the homeowner who was reasonable and surprised by police attendance. Homeowner agreed to turn music down and to ensure his windows were closed as he was cautioned about noise bylaw.
Ladner
Oct. 30, 1:09 p.m., 4600-block of 51st Street: Complainant reported that her daughter’s bike had been stolen in the weeks prior. Mountain bike valued at approximately $400.
Oct. 30, 3:30 p.m., 5200-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police called complainant to address a community concern regarding youth gathering in the parking lots in the last few days around noon. Complainant advised that youth were lighting firecrackers and throwing them recklessly and was concerned for public safety. Police attended the location and observed groups of youth but not firecrackers being lit and thrown. Complainant was advised of outcome and happy with police follow up.
Nov. 1, 9:24 a.m.: Complainant reported that he had been the victim of an Internet fraud. He advised that while on his computer, malware popped up claiming to be Microsoft. The complainant called the number provided on his screen and the fraudsters had remote access to the complainant’s computer. Complainant paid $1,200 and then realized the group was likely fraudulent. Complainant attended banking institutions and advised to contact TransUnion and Equifax.
Nov. 2, 11:08 p.m., 4700-block of 52A Street: Police received reports of loud partying in the neighbourhood. Officers attended the area and located the party where they spoke to the homeowner who was advised to keep the noise down. The homeowner was advised that if police were to re-attend a bylaw ticket would be issued.
Nov. 3, 12:06 p.m., 5800-block of Cove Reach Road: Police received a 911 call in error from a residence. The caller advised that she was trying to text her husband but dialed 911 in error. Police attended the residence to confirm the safety of the caller.
