Two arrests were made this week in connection to a recent property crime spree in Tsawwassen.
In the early morning hours of July 18, Delta police officers were patrolling parts of Tsawwassen that have experienced a recent spike in property crime, specifically thefts from auto.
While in the area, officers attempted to engage two suspicious males who fled on foot. Police began an extensive search and the men were eventually found hiding in a parked Porsche Cayenne, along with what is believed to be a significant amount of stolen property.
The vehicle and property were seized, and police are working to identify rightful owners. The stolen items have been linked back to thefts from autos in the past two weeks in the English Bluff area of Tsawwassen.
Items seized include tools, insurance papers and identification, keys, sunglasses, GPS units and more. One bike was recovered from the vehicle and has been returned to its owner.
Both men, who are known to police but not from South Delta, were arrested on outstanding warrants and breach of court conditions. Charges are pending related to possession of stolen property.
“Delta police have focused efforts on this particular area of Tsawwassen due to an unusual increase in property crime,” stated a DPD news release. “The proactive efforts by patrol officers have led to the successful apprehension of the individuals who Delta police believe to be responsible for a large portion of property crime in the English Bluff area.”
If you have been a recent victim of property crime in Tsawwassen, you are asked to call the DPD non-emergency line at 604-946-4411.
