Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 267 calls for service since our March 10th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
Easter Weekend – WVPD Office Hours
Please note our WVPD Public Front Counter is closed Friday, April 18th and Monday April 21st for the Easter Long Weekend. If you need the assistance of West Vancouver Police call 9-1-1 in an emergency. For non-emergency matters, please call 604-925-7300 or submit a report online at https://westvanpolice.ca/report-a-crime/.
Theft of Mail
Crime Alerts this week include two Theft of Mail reports, one at a single-family home in the Hillside area of the Properties, and another in an Ambleside area multi-unit building. Please be sure you clear your mailbox on any day that you might expect delivery to reduce the risk of losing mail with personal or financial information inside.
Watchful Officers – A Suspect in Custody
Alert Officers landed a prolific offender in custody this week. Officers working in plainclothes in the Taylor Way-Marine Drive area recognized and began observing a suspect. Soon after, the suspect was observed committing theft and was quickly arrested without incident. Officers are recommending charges for Theft & Breach of Court Release Conditions.
Assist North Vancouver RCMP – Youth Volleyball Sexual Assault Investigation
We are sharing information to assist our North Shore Policing Partners. North Vancouver RCMP are seeking public assistance in relation to alleged sexual assault of a youth by a volleyball coach. A 50-year-old suspect has been arrested. Investigators will recommend charges but are making a public appeal for anyone with additional information regarding this matter to contact police. Click https://bit.ly/425VHJR for additional information.
Reminder – Neighbourhood Small Grants & Block Watch Meetings – Application Deadline
We encourage all West Vancouver Block Watch groups to meet at least once a year, to renew acquaintances, update contact details of participating residents and review public safety issues in your neighbourhood. West Vancouver Foundation wants you to know there is grant support you can apply for to help host meetings of your Block Watch under the Neighbourhood Small Grants program.
Administered locally by the Foundation, Neighbourhood Small Grantscan support projects, including annual gatherings of your Block Watch group for sharing information about Community Safety or Emergency Preparedness Strategies for risks like Urban Interface Wildfires. If you would like to stage your own Neighbourhood Small Grant project, visit www.westvanfoundation.ca/nsg for more information. ***Please Note – The application deadline for 2025 Grants is tomorrow, April 18th.***
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
