Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 215 calls for service since our February 27th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
Residential Break-ins
We encourage residents in all areas to remain vigilant with two more residential break-ins noted in our updated Crime Alerts. Suspects broke into a home in the Sentinel Hill/Burley Park area through ground level glass doors. Similarly, suspects struck at a home in the West Bay/McKechnie Park area, smashing through an upper floor balcony entry. A personal safe was targeted with cash, jewelry and bank cards stolen. No alarm was triggered in either offence. Active investigations are ongoing.
March is Fraud Prevention Month
West Vancouver Police and Block Watch join policing partners across the country this month in a campaign to help you understand & prevent Fraud. Awareness of prevalent fraud types is your best defence. Throughout the month, we will share information and links to help you recognize & avoid scams
Employment & Cheque Overpayment Scams
From our Crime Alerts this week, a resident who applied for work with a company advertising online. The resident was told they had been hired, and that the new employer would send them a first cheque. Upon arrival of the cheque, the employer advised it had accidentally been filled out for a higher amount and asked for the difference to be sent back. The victim sadly discovered after returning money to the suspect, that both the job offer and the cheque were fraudulent.
Please review all Fraud types with members of your family, particularly with any elderly family members or others who may be especially vulnerable. We have attached a pdf copy of “The Little Black Book of Scams” for your information and you can check the links below to detailed Fraud Information from the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre and Canada Revenue Agency.
Click Here For The Latest Scam Alerts from the Canada Revenue Agency
Click Here For Fraud Prevention Information From The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
While Fraud Prevention Month is an effort to promote greater awareness, it is important to remain alert to the risk of Fraud year round. Contact us if you need additional information. Please freely share prevention information we provide with your family & personal network. Our Community Services Team conducts regular Fraud & Crime Prevention Presentations in the community. If you would like to book a presentation for your community or social group, please don’t hesitate to email [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
