The purpose of the crime beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in North Delta and other files of interest. It is submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department. 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 police responded to in the previous week:
• Nov. 20, 7600-block 116th St.: Complainant reported the catalytic converter had been stolen from their vehicle that was parked on the roadside. The vehicle had not been driven for several weeks. There were no witnesses, suspects or surveillance video. Police provided the complainant with a file number and advised the complainant to contact ICBC.
• Nov. 20, 11800-block 80th Ave.: Complainant reported the theft sometime overnight of several items from their unlocked vehicle. The items stolen include two bags containing miscellaneous tools and $10 in cash. Tools stolen were valued at approximately $500. There were no witnesses or surveillance video. A file number was provided for ICBC purposes.
• Nov. 21, North Delta Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Ave.: Complainant reported they had been extorted after sending intimate images of themselves to an unidentified suspect. The suspect demanded $1,000 or the photos would be sent to the complainant’s friends and family on Instagram. The complainant sent $500 via a PayPal account and subsequently the suspect demanded $2,000 before the complainant blocked the account. Police advised the complainant to contact stopncii.org, which supports victims of non-consensual intimate images. Instagram was notified of the incident and the suspect’s account details by police. Fraud prevention was discussed with the complainant.
• Nov. 21, North Delta Public Safety Building, 11375 84th Ave.: Complainant reported they had been contacted by their boss requesting they purchase $2,000 in Apple gift cards and send them the redemption codes. The complainant complied with an initial $1,000, but in discussion with a fellow employee realized they had been the victim of fraud. Police ran a search of the various phone numbers and email addresses provided by the complainant with negative results. The complainant was advised to contact Equifax and TransUnion to monitor their credit and bank cards.
• Nov. 23, 11000 Westridge Pl.: Complainant reported that their vehicle parked in front of their residence had been broken into sometime overnight. The driver’s window had been smashed to gain entry. Stolen items were valued at $90. No witnesses or surveillance video.
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