The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and in- form 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 the Delta Police responded to in the previous week:
Nov. 7, 7:29 a.m., 500-block Ebury Pl.: A business re- ported the alarm was triggered. Suspects had damaged a large bay door but hadn’t gained entry. Incident is still under investigation.
Nov. 8, 4:10 a.m., 1500-block Derwent Way: Business reported the company van had been stolen. The investigation is ongoing.
Nov. 9, 12:29 p.m., 11700-block 85B St.: Complainant reported his electric scooter had been stolen from his driveway sometime overnight. The bike lock attached had been cut. The scooter is described as black and green with a large box on the back with saddle bags on the side.
Nov. 10, 10:43 a.m., 9900-block River Rd.: A business re- ported a break and enter had occurred sometime overnight. The business is secured with a large barbed wire fence and there was no sign of forced entry or damage. Copper wire valued at $1,000 stolen.
Nov. 10, 7:32 p.m., 11900-block 92A Ave.: Report received from complainant that their basement suite unit had been broken into by prying open a rear sliding door. Items stolen include electronics and cash. The upstairs tenant also reported their suite had been entered through a window. Jewelry and personal and bank cards were stolen. Incident is still under investigation.
Nov. 11, 6:31 p.m., 11300-block 90th Ave.: Complainant reported that sometime in the late afternoon someone broke into her home by prying open the rear door. The home was rummaged throughout with approximately $3,000 in jewelry and cash stolen. The forensics unit attended and processed the scene. The investigation continues.
Nov. 11, 12:25 p.m., 8500-block 120 St.: Complainant reported his bike stolen from his ground floor balcony sometime overnight. The bike is described as a red 2004 Specialized dual suspension mountain bike.
Nov. 11, 9:24 a.m., 11000 Brady Dr.: Complainant reported the theft overnight of the decal from the license plate of his vehicle. Stolen decal was added to police computer database.
Nov. 11, 6:10 p.m., 8800-block Mitchell Way: Complainant reported an attempted break and enter to his residence. When the complainant returned home he heard a noise at the rear of the residence and found the rear sliding door open and the hinge damaged. Police attended and confirmed no entry had been gained to the residence. The hinge was seized for forensic examination.
Nov. 12, 12:34 p.m., 11900-block 89A Ave.: Complainant reported his vehicle had been entered through an unlocked door. Items stolen include two black camping chairs, sun- glasses, a pressure cooker and a red purse. The purse and the pressure cooker were found in the lane behind the house, however, personal cards were missing from the purse.
Nov. 13, 9:28 a.m., 11600-block 85B Ave.: Complainant reported his locked vehicle stolen from his driveway. The van, valued at $20,000, is described as a white 2003 GMC Savanna work van containing various plumbing supplies valued at $5,000. The stolen vehicle was added to the police computer database.
Nov. 12, 9:48 p.m., 11800-block 88th Ave.: Complainant reported his Honda generator stolen from his trailer that was located in the parking lot of his apartment complex. The trailer lock was cut, as was the lock to the dirt bikes located in the trailer. However, the dirt bikes were not stolen.
