Good Day Block Watch Captains, Co-Captains & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 247 calls for service since our May 8th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
Fraud
Several common Fraud types returned to our Crime Alerts this week.
Two separate reports involved suspects falsely claiming to be victim’s adult children and making fraudulent pitches for financial help. Another report involved a resident lured by an online pitch for a work-from-home opportunity that led to fraudulent use of the victim’s banking information. A fourth report involved a resident contacted by a suspect claiming to be a government representative, and claiming the victim’s Social Insurance Number had been corrupted and urging the victim to transfer funds to a Crypto Currency account for safekeeping. Check our attached Crime Alerts or Click Here for more information.
Click Here For Fraud Prevention Information From The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Suspicious Persons Report
From calls for service this week, an example of effective response to individuals making unsolicited & suspicious calls at your home. A resident of the Caulfeild area reported two males showing up uninvited at the door who then promptly asked to be let in to “inspect the plumbing”. The resident correctly denied entry, despite males offering a pamphlet about their purported business. The males left and the resident found the phone listed on the pamphlet was not a working line. Patrol members were called however males were gone from the area. Unsolicited sales calls with sudden requests by strangers to enter your home, have been associated in the past with suspects attempting to check homes for theft opportunities.
Officers Doing Their Part – Canada Road Safety Week
West Vancouver Police, in partnership with Air One, the Integrated Lower Mainland Traffic Safety Helicopter targeted aggressive, and speeding drivers over the past week. In one day, Air One and WVPD Traffic & Patrol officers issued 68 violation tickets for Speeding & other offences. 15 vehicles were impounded for Excessive Speeding.
Amid Canada Road Safety Week and Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, our Traffic officers urge you to recognize excessive speed, and aggressive driving pose serious public safety risks. Further collaborations with Air One are planned throughout the spring and summer.
Avoid high risk driving behaviours, including driving while impaired by alcohol, drugs or fatigue, distracted driving, aggressive driving and driving without a seatbelt.
WVPD in the Community – North Shore Strong–A Cops for Cancer Gala
Thank you for more guests confirming their seat this week for our 2nd annual North Shore Strong Gala! Tickets are available! Adam Woodall headlines our entertainment for an elegant evening, a great dinner, and thousands worth of live and silent auction items to bid on! You are invited to the 2nd Annual North Shore Strong – A Cops For Cancer Gala, 5 – 9pm, June 8th, 2025, at the Gleneagles Golf Clubhouse, 6190 Marine Drive. Our West Vancouver Police & RCMP team effort aims to raise funds the Canadian Cancer Society supporting Pediatric Cancer Research and Camp Goodtimes, a special summer camp for children & families facing Cancer. Tickets are $100 each. Tables of 8 available. Email [email protected] to order your tickets! Click Here For More Information
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
