Good day Block Watch Leads, Co-Leads & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 746 calls for service since our December 18th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
Fake Fire Sprinkler Inspector Theft
Our Crime Alerts this week include another occurrence of theft, in which a suspect approached a resident of a multi-unit building, claiming to be conducting inspection of fire sprinklers. The suspect was provided access to the resident’s suite and not continually supervised. After the suspect’s departure, the victim noted their purse, ID & bank cards were missing. The building manager subsequently confirmed no approved inspection was scheduled. If you have not received notice of any contractors or inspectors at your multi-unit building and someone unexpectedly seeks access to your suite, we would encourage you to check with your property manager or strata council representatives before letting anyone in. Call police if you see any suspicious persons or activity in your neighbourhood.
B&E(Residential) – Fairmile Area
An unfortunate return from an out of country trip for a family in the Fairmile Drive Area of the British Properties. Residents returned home to find suspects had broken through a ground level window to enter the home. No alarm was activated. Jewelry was stolen. If you are planning a trip away, we encourage you to review your home security before leaving. Ensure you home alarm is functioning and properly set. Consider having a family member or friend checking on the home regularly during your absence and clearing any delivery items left at the home. You may also wish to consider secure offsite storage for any personal items of exceptional value.
Be Ready For Emergencies – NSEM Information Event
Our partners with North Shore Emergency Management are hosting an event to help you build a personal emergency plan for you and your family. Ready Together: Building Your Personal Emergency Plan will be held Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 3 to 4:30 pm, at the North Vancouver District Capilano Library:
Click Here To Register Online North Shore Emergency Management staff and volunteers facilitate personal preparedness presentations across the North Shore. If your Block Watch or any group would like to schedule a presentation for a group of 20 or more, please reach out to [email protected].
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
