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:
• Jan. 16, 10500-block Sheaves Pl.: Complainant reported the theft of three electric scooters and a rototiller from their residence sometime over the past several days. Two of the scooters are described as red GIO brand and the other as blue and an unknown brand. The rototiller is described as a heavy duty Sears Craftsman brand. Total value of the items stolen is $6,500. No surveillance video available.
• Jan. 17, 8500-block 108th St.: Complainant reported the catalytic converter was stolen from their vehicle, which had been left outside their residence, sometime overnight. Complainant advised they had reported the theft to ICBC and a file number was provided for insurance purposes.
• Jan. 17, 800-block Cliveden Ave.: A late report was received from a complainant that two males had approached the building, entered through a bay door and stolen two electric bikes valued at $1,500 each. The property was entered by cutting a hole in the fence. Both suspects were wearing masks that covered their faces and gloves. Incident is still under investigation, with surveillance video being reviewed.
• Jan. 18, Nordel Way and Highway 91: A vehicle clocked travelling 114 km/h in a posted 60 km/h zone was stopped for driving at an excessive speed. The driver was given a vehicle ticket and a seven-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene and the driver left in a taxi.
• Jan. 18, 7800-block 112th St.: Complainant reported the theft of their employer’s van while parked at the recreation centre. Review of surveillance video revealed a male entering the unlocked vehicle and driving away from the area. Surrey RCMP confirmed they had recovered the vehicle, which was being stored with the towing company. The registered owner of the vehicle was notified.
• Jan. 19, 10200-block River Rd.: Complainant reported that their motorcycle was stolen sometime overnight. The motorcycle is described as a black 2006 Suzuki MC, value at $3,000. The motorcycle is non-operational as it cannot be turned on due to mechanical issues. The bike was added to the Canadian Police Information Centre as stolen.
• Jan. 21, 9100-block 118A St.: The DPD received a report from the Vancouver Police Department of a possibly impaired driver heading to their home in Delta. Police located the driver and conducted a traffic stop. Indication of liquor consumption were detected and subsequently the driver provided two breath samples, with both reading “warn.” The driver was given an immediate 30-day driving prohibition and a 30-day vehicle impoundment. The vehicle was towed from the scene.
RELATED: South Delta crime beat, week of Jan. 23
SEE ALSO: North Delta crime beat, week of Jan. 16
SEE ALSO: South Delta crime beat, week of Jan. 16
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