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. 10, 6 p.m., 4700-block of 52A Street: Complainant reported his truck was broken into while parked on the street. A Rubbermaid bin was stolen containing various tools and construction materials. Total value of stolen items: $1,505. Theft occurred between Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. and Feb. 10 at 6 p.m.
Feb. 10, 8 p.m., 4700-block of 52A Street: Vehicle broken into while parked on street. Stolen items include hand and power tools and loose change. Value of theft: $370. Unknown point of entry as no damage to truck.
Feb. 10, 4:45 p.m., 100-block of 46th Street: While conducting a theft investigation police were informed of an attempted B&E earlier in the week (exact date unknown) that was not reported. Police were shown the rear basement door which had the glass broken from the middle, but no entry was gained as the family dog was on the other side of the door. Nothing reported stolen. Complainant believes incident occurred during the day. Damage estimated at $200.
Feb. 11, 1:07 p.m., 7400-block of Hume Avenue: Four truck batteries stolen between Feb. 9 and Feb. 10.
Feb. 11,2 p.m., 7000-block of Venture Street: Between 2 p.m. on Feb. 10 and 8 a.m. on Feb. 11, six truck batteries were stolen. Truck was not secured and batteries were accessible.
Feb. 12, 1 p.m., 4600-block of 72nd Street: A vehicle was broken into while parked at the North 40 dog park. Break-in is believed to have happened on Feb. 8 between 1 and 2 p.m. Vehicle left unlocked. Wallet stolen and located in Surrey. Stolen items include $25 cash as well as ID and credit cards.
Feb. 16, 11:28 a.m., Highway 99 at Highway 17: Police were patrolling Highway 17 in an 80 km/h zone when a vehicle passed at a speeds up to 129 km/h as recorded by radar. Vehicle stopped and driver charged with excessive speed. Driver served violation ticket and notice of seven-day vehicle impoundment.
Feb. 17, 2:19 a.m., 6000-block of River Road: Officers were taking part in a sobriety check roadblock in the 5500-block of River Road when they checked a driver who advised he had finished his last drink 50 minutes prior. Driver refused to blow into approved screening device, resulting in a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and 30-day vehicle impound.
Tsawwassen
Feb. 12, 10:29 a.m., 5800-block of 16th Avenue: Complainant reported a male trying to sell her lawn aeration services. Police attended and located a male pre-booking lawn services door-to-door. Police contacted owner of the company, who confirmed a crew was working in the area.
Feb. 14, 6:08 p.m., 54A Street and 4th Avenue: Police contacted after a crash believed to be due to heavy snow. Driver slid through the intersection, went off road and struck another vehicle parked in the driveway. Vehicle came to rest in the front yard of home after hitting a tree. No injuries but substantial damage reported.
Feb. 15, 4:46 p.m., 200-block of Copsefield Drive: Complainant reported that his rental vehicle had been rummaged through on Feb. 3. On Feb. 14 he realized that his golf clubs were missing and they had last been in the vehicle. The rental was returned on Feb. 8. Clubs valued at $1,500.
Feb. 15, 8:01 p.m. 5000-block of Canoe Pass Way: Complainant had his wallet stolen from his parked vehicle on Feb. 3. Subsequently his credit card was used. The card has since been cancelled by the complainant.
