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:
Ladner
Feb. 3, 11:23 p.m., 4600-block of 51st Street: Complainant reported a vehicle doing donuts in a parking lot. Upon arrival police located a vehicle parked with driver standing outside the vehicle. The driver was very cooperative and admitted to being the one responsible for the snow art in the parking lot. No damage to property.
Feb. 5, 2:43 p.m., 7000-block of Highway 99: Vehicle travelling in an 80 km/h zone sped past police at high rate of speed. Radar locked vehicle speed at 135 km/h. Driver charged with excessive speed and served a violation ticket as well as notice of seven-day vehicle impoundment.
Feb. 6, 8:46 a.m., 4900-block of Georgia Street: Complainant reported her vehicle had been rummaged through between Jan. 26 and 27. No theft and unknown point of entry.
Feb. 8, 12:05 a.m., 6800-block of Dennett Place: Complainant reported that a vehicle was parked in front of a fire hydrant. Police attended and observed the vehicle parked in violation. Registered owner was contacted and advised that he can no longer park there. Owner moved his vehicle without issue. No violation ticket issued.
Feb. 8, 6:43 p.m., 6500-block of Holly Park Drive: Delta Fire Department advised it was on scene with an impaired driver who had passed out over the wheel. Witness on scene advised she had observed the driver as the sole occupant and driver slumped over the wheel of the running vehicle in the middle of the road. Driver found with obvious signs of gross impairment. Driver transported back to police headquarters where he was provided numerous attempts to provide a sample. After failing to provide a sample, the driver was charged with refusal to provide a sample. He was also issued a 90-day administrative driving prohibition and served a promise to appear.
Feb. 9, 7:40 a.m., Highway 99 and Highway 17: Unknown suspects broke into a lamp standard and stole $30 in copper wire. Cost of replacement: $1,500. Date and time of occurrence unknown.
Tsawwassen
Feb. 3, 6:33 a.m., 5600-block of Greenland Drive: Complainant heard garage door open and close and determined unlocked vehicle entered and garage door opener removed.
Feb. 3, 9:41 a.m., Point Roberts border crossing: Canadian Border Services Agency requested Delta police attend for an impaired driver. Police spoke with the driver, who presented a strong odour of alcohol. Police issued the driver a 24-hour driving prohibition and vehicle was towed from the scene.
Feb. 3, 11:25 a.m., 600-block of Sandollar Place: Unlocked vehicle entered sometime overnight. Nothing stolen. No damage.
Feb. 4, 6:57 a.m., 6700-block of 1A Avenue: Radio stolen from unlocked vehicle parked in driveway.
Feb. 4, 3:15 a.m., 100-block of Centennial Parkway: Complainant saw a male in her driveway. Suspect entered unlocked vehicle in driveway, removed remote control, entered garage and stole a road bike before being spooked by complainant’s dog.
Feb. 4, 11:56 a.m., 800-block of Ironwood Place: Unlocked vehicle entered overnight. Nothing stolen.
Feb. 4, Beach Grove: Multiple theft from autos reported in the area overnight.
Feb. 7, 7:26 p.m., 5600-block of Highway 17: Police observed a vehicle pass marked police vehicle on the right side while driving at an estimated 120 km/h in a 90 km/h zone. Driver showed signs of alcohol consumption and admitted to drinking one beer several hours prior. A demand to blow into an approved screening device was read and resulted in a "Warn” for both the first and second tests. Driver served notice of driving prohibition, violation tickets for speeding, no “N” sign and driving contrary to restrictions. Vehicle impounded.
