West Vancouver Police have responded to 336 calls for service since our July 17th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
**Please Note – Our Next Crime Alerts & Block Watch Coordinator’s Update will be on August 7th, 2025**
Multi-Unit Garage & Storage Areas
Thieves working to access multi-unit residential building garage & storage areas over the past week have resulted in several calls for police assistance.
Two multi-unit buildings in the Cypress Bowl Road area were targeted. In one building, thieves managed to break in through a side entrance, then accessed the lobby, garage & storage area and one suite. A tablet computer was stolen from the suite. Multiple delivery packages in the lobby were opened, while two vehicles were broken into.
In the same area, suspects pried open a single unit garage door in a multi-unit building, stealing an e-Bike & skis.
In the Ambleside area, building managers in two separate buildings discovered damage to handles & locks on storage unit doors. No entry to the storage units was gained.
We encourage residents of multi-unit buildings to remain alert to any suspicious persons or vehicles in or around your building. Take a moment to check if you recognize any person or vehicle attempting to follow you in through any resident only secured door. Don’t hesitate to call West Vancouver Police if you see anyone or anything you consider suspicious.
Mischief
Officers are investigating after multiple glass windows were broken at both Ridgeview & Cedardale Elementary schools this week. Anyone in the area who may have information to assist our officers is asked to call our non-emergency line at 604-925-7300.
Fraud
The “Fake Emergency Scam” resurfaced this week. A resident received text messages from unknown number, with a suspect claiming to be their daughter texting from friend’s phone after losing her own. The suspect then claimed daughter needed funds for urgent payment. Unfortunately, funds were transferred & lost before resident realized the messages were fraudulent. If you receive this kind of message, find a secondary way to contact the family member before sending any money.
Tech Can Help
Personal technology did help this week after a resident reported theft of items from their parked vehicle in the Marine Drive/Taylor Way area. Tracking devices on the stolen items led officers to a male suspect already under investigation for unrelated offences. The suspect was arrested without incident and all stolen items were recovered.
Citizen Satisfaction Survey
Officers & Civilian Staff of West Vancouver Police are committed to ongoing improvement in our service delivery. As a valued member of the community your feedback will help to ensure the police can positively contribute to the social wellbeing and safety of West Vancouver. West Vancouver Police have partnered with an independent research consultant to input from residents of our community. Your input matters & we encourage you to participate.
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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
