West Vancouver Police have responded to 324 calls for service since our March 26th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
Theft of Mail
With tax season ongoing, we remind you to pay attention to your mailbox. A resident in the upper slopes area of Dundarave found their locking mailbox broken open this week. What if any mail was stolen is undetermined. Reduce your risk by checking your mailbox and clearing all mail on any day there is scheduled delivery.
Thefts From Auto
Your unattended vehicle is not a secure place to store valuable items. Thefts from Auto were reported this week in neighbourhoods near Capilano Road & Marine Drive, Lions Gate Bridge area, and further west in retail parking near Marine Drive and Taylor Way. Two thefts involved valuables left in unlocked vehicles. A side passenger window was smashed to gain access to a third vehicle.
Wildfire Risk Mitigation
Hot, dry Summer weather & rising wildfire risks are approaching. Along with our Public Safety partners at West Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services, we encourage you to take steps to reduce your risks, especially if your home is close to the urban/forest interface.
West Vancouver is a FireSmart Community, with work ongoing to support practical, property-level actions to reduce wildfire risk. Residents are encouraged to do their part and focus attention especially within the Home Ignition Zone (approximately the first 10 metres around homes).
Click Here For FireSmart Information From The District Of West Vancouver Including:
- Information on Protecting Your Home, Yard & Neighbourhood
- Sign up for a free Home Ignition Zone assessment to receive prioritized recommendations to reduce ignition risks from embers and nearby fuels.
- Check for upcoming FireSmart information sessions.
Anytime you see activity of concern, please don’t hesitate to call West Vancouver Police. Call 604-925-7300 for non-emergency matters. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency, including events that involve an immediate threat to a person or property or to report a substantive crime in progress. For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts.
Jeff Palmer
Block Watch & Operational Support Coordinator
West Vancouver Police
t: 604-925-7300
