North Delta crime beat, week of Aug. 22

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:

• Aug. 15, 1000-block Derwent Way: A business reported the theft of a 40-foot flat-deck semi-trailer valued at $10,000. It’s unknown when the theft occurred as the trailer had not been on the road since 2015. Information regarding the trailer was added to the Canadian Police Information Centre.

• Aug. 16, 500-block Annacis Crt.: A business reported the theft of the front licence plate from a Peterbilt tractor trailer left in the parking lot of the business. Licence plate number added to the Canadian Police Information Centre.

• Aug. 18, 8300-block 112th St.: A business reported a suspect had entered the business, selected four packs of Red Bull and left without paying. The male left the area on an orange mountain bike. Suspect is described as a male, 25-30 years of age, six feet tall, with a slim build and short beard, and wearing a green jacket, white shorts and black shoes. Photo of the suspect to be obtained from video surveillance.

• Aug. 19, 10600-block Dunlop Rd.: Complainant reported their credit card had been used to make two fraudulent purchases at Aritzia and Sephora for a total of $2,780. The complainant last used their credit card at a service station. Police attended the service station but nothing appeared to be suspicious. The bank was immediately informed of the compromise, the credit card was cancelled and the full amount was refunded by the bank.

• Aug. 20, 7300-block 120th St.: A business reported two males had entered the store and loaded two boxes containing an electric scooter and an electric bicycle, worth a total value of $1,900, into shopping carts and left the store without paying. Photos of the suspects were obtained from video surveillance and will be disseminated for possible identification.

• Aug. 20, 11110-block 90th Ave.: Complainant reported they had left their vehicle unlocked overnight and in the morning found the trunk, driver-side door and the rear door wide open. Items stolen include a cell phone charger, Apple ear buds, USB cord, sunglasses and a blanket, with total value of $300. Attempt to track the Apple ear buds unsuccessful.

• Aug. 21, 11600-block 80th Ave.: Complainant reported the theft of their black 2015 Dodge Charger from their driveway. Police were advised the vehicle was locked and both sets of car keys were accounted for. Police attended the scene but observed no signs of broken glass. Complainant indicated their wallet had been left in the car. Information regarding the vehicle has been entered in the Canadian Police Identification Centre.

• Aug. 21, 8100-block 120th St.: An employee reported two males stole a mattress and two televisions from the business. The suspects loaded the stolen items into a green Ford Escape and left the area heading towards 80th Avenue. Police attended and found the vehicle was stolen from Surrey and had been used earlier in the day in a robbery in Vancouver. The incident is still under investigation.

• Aug. 22, 7900-block 117th St.: Complainant reported the theft of twenty plants from their driveway sometime in the evening. The plants, valued at $400, were in pots of various sizes and colours. A canvass of the neighborhood by police proved negative.

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