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
July 28, 11 p.m., 600-block of 52nd Street: Police were called to a report of mischief whereby the complainant had their vehicle vandalized. A bystander had observed the incident and posted photos online. Police were able to identify the suspects, and the issue was resolved between the suspects’ families and the victim.
July 29, 5:54 p.m., 5000-block of 6th Avenue: Complainant called police reporting a group of youths knocking on the front door of her residence and running away. The complainant stated the issue had been ongoing for a few weeks. On arrival, police located two of the youths who had returned to apologize. The parents of the other youths were contacted in person by police. All parties stated they understood the seriousness of mischief and would not do it again.
July 30, 10:12 a.m., Beach Grove Road and 12th Avenue: Police were dispatched to a driving complaint where a vehicle was observed exiting the dike and failed to stop at the stop sign, crossed a double yellow line and failed to stop at the Beach Grove Road/12th Avenue stop sign. A warning letter was sent to the driver.
July 30, 4:12 p.m., Kerry Drive: Complainant contacted DPD to report that her bike, which was left in her backyard, had been stolen. The complainant noted in April a child’s bike and a scooter were also stolen from their property. Complainant was advised of Project 529.
July 30, 5:27 p.m., Kerry Drive: Complainant reported to police that two bikes were stolen from the front patio of his residence overnight.
July 30, 7:52 p.m., Ferry Causeway: Police were conducting patrols to locate a vehicle possibly involved in an assault. Police observed a vehicle matching the description, and conducted a traffic stop. While speaking with the driver, the officer could smell a distinct odour of liquor emanating from the mouth. The alcohol screening device was administered to the driver, who blew a “FAIL.” The driver received a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition, and his car was impounded.
Ladner
July 29, 10 a.m., 4900-block of Central Avenue: Police were called to assist Delta Fire Department with traffic for a broken gas main. FortisBC attended and fixed the gas main. Central Avenue was open to vehicle traffic 13 hours later.
July 30, 11 p.m., 5800-block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police observed a vehicle leaving a liquor establishment. Police conducted a traffic stop and observed the vehicle swerve while trying to pull over. Police administered the alcohol screening device, which read a “FAIL.” That resulted in the driver receiving at 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and the vehicle being impounded.
July 30, 12 a.m., 6400-block of Goudy Place: Police were called to a late report of a shed break and enter. The complainant reported they had approximately $100 worth of items taken form their unlocked shed sometime in the last two weeks. Unfortunately due to delay in reporting, there was nothing for police forensics to investigate.
