South Delta crime beat, week of July 4

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

• June 29, 5300-block Laurel Dr.: Complainant reported that transactions had been made to a previously reported fraudulent account that was set up in 2021. The fraudulent transaction involved a loan taken out for a significant sum of money. Equifax and TransUnion have placed flags on the complainant’s accounts.

• June 30, 3600-block River Rd.: After dusk, police located a driver in a vehicle that was parked. The driver had a distinct odour of liquor on their breath and open alcohol containers in the vehicle. Breath samples provided by the suspect read “fail,” and as a result they were given an immediate 90-day roadside suspension and the vehicle was impounded for 30 days. The suspect was offered a ride but left the scene on foot.

• July 2, 3500-block Highway 17A: Police stopped a vehicle which was failing to maintain lanes. The driver had a distinct odour of liquor on their breath and admitted to drinking alcohol. Two breath samples provided by the suspect both read “fail.” As a result, the suspect was given an immediate 90-day roadside suspension and the vehicle was impounded. The suspect left the area by taxi.

• July 3, 4455 Clarence Taylor Way: Complainant attended DPD headquarters to report they had received an email from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority requesting money be sent to CATSA in order to receive the release of a significant amount of money. Police advised the complainant that CATSA would not email a request for money nor a request for money to be transferred by email. Complainant was also warned of various scams that are in circulation and to ignore the email.

• July 4, 4700-block 62nd St.: Complainant reported an unauthorized e-transfer had been sent from their bank account. Complainant indicated they had received a request from their bank asking them to update their digital certification in order not to receive interruptions for online services. The complainant clicked the link and submitted their personal online login information. The bank has been contacted and their account locked. Bank to attempt a stop or refund of the transfer.

Tsawwassen and Tsawwassen First Nation

• June 30, 300-block English Bluff Rd.: Police conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle where the driver was identified as being prohibited. The driver was arrested for driving while prohibited, obstruction of a peace officer and failure to comply with probation order.

• July 2, 1200-block 56th St.: A business reported that a female shopper had stolen $1,000 worth of skincare products and left the scene in a black Mercedes. Police patrol of the area proved negative. The business to provide police with a copy of the receipt and security video.

• June 3, 5000-block Canoe Pass Way: An employee of a business witnessed a female steal $150 worth of clothing. Police attended and a review of security video showed the suspect placing two shirts and a pair of pants into a bag and exiting the store with her family. Police located the suspect, who was the arrested. The stolen goods with damage were located in a bush outside the business. The suspect paid for the goods and, as a result, the business did not wish to press charges. The suspect was released and all parties were banned from the business.

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