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. 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:
Ladner
• Nov. 22, 7400-block Progress Way: Complainant reported the catalytic converter had been stolen from their vehicle while parked at their work. The vehicle was left for a period of four days and when the complainant returned they found the catalytic converter missing, with a loss of $3,000. Investigation to continue with a canvass of the area for surveillance video.
• Nov. 22, 4700-block 45th Ave.: Complainant reported the theft of their bicycle from their locked garage sometime over the past several days. The suspect pried the deadbolt of the rear door to the garage and had only taken the bike despite several other expensive items being in the garage. The bicycle is described as an orange and black Kona downhill mountain bike valued at approximately $2,000. No witnesses, suspects or surveillance video.
• Nov. 23, 10000-block River Rd.: While conducting a proactive patrol in the area, police initiated a traffic stop of a vehicle leaving a parking lot. The driver indicated they had consumed two beers and provided police with two breath samples, which both read “fail.” The driver was given a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
• Nov. 25, DPD headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Cres.: Complainant reported they had received an email from a person who indicating they were the complainant’s supervisor and requesting they purchase $1,400 in Apple gift cards. The complainant purchased the cards, sent the numbers and their associated pins to their “supervisor” before realizing they were the victim of fraud. Apple has been contacted in an attempt by the complainant to be reimbursed the lost funds.
• Nov. 25, 3300-block 72nd St.: Complainant reported they had parked their vehicle at the dike while they went for a walk, and when they returned they found the driver’s window had been smashed and their wallet containing $70 in cash and credit cards had been stolen. The complainant had the vehicle towed from the scene and contacted the bank regarding the stolen bank cards. No surveillance video in the area.
• Nov. 26, 5200-block Ladner Trunk Rd.: Complainant reported they had left their bike locked in front of a business while they worked their shift, and when they returned the bike was gone. The bicycle is described as a well-used white mountain bike. Investigation to continue with the examination of surveillance video.
Tsawwassen and Tsawwassen First Nation
• Nov. 21, DPD headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Cres.: Complainant reported they had invested $200 in a company in the United Kingdom and was in contact with an individual about accessing returns from the investment when they noticed an unauthorized e-transfer of $5,800. The complainant has reported the fraudulent incident to their bank, who is attempting to recover the funds.
• Nov. 21, DPD headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Cres.: Complainant reported they had been defrauded out of a large sum of money through a cryptocurrency investor. The funds invested showed they were making returns, but when the complainant asked for their money, they received no replies and realized that they were a victim of fraud. Police investigation found the cryptocurrency investor was involved in several fraudulent incidents in Calgary.
• Nov. 23, 5400-block Wallace Ave.: Complainant reported they had left their vehicle unlocked overnight, and in the morning found the vehicle had been entered and $15 in small change had been stolen. No witnesses or surveillance video were available.
• Nov. 24, 1100-block 56th St.: While conducting proactive patrols, police noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in the supermarket lot. Police questioned the driver and found an odour of liquor emanating from the driver. Two breath samples were provided and both read “fail.” The driver was served a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene, and the driver departed the area on foot.
• Nov. 35, DPD headquarters, 4455 Clarence Taylor Cres.: Complainant reported they had applied to become a product tester in response to an advertisement on Craigslist. The complainant was sent a cheque for $2,660 which they were advised to deposit and withdraw as cash to become a tester. The complainant complied, and then deposited the $2,660 into a Bitcoin machine. The complainant realized they were the victim of fraud when the bank informed them that the cheque was NSF.
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