Good day Block Watch Leads, Co-Leads & Participants,
West Vancouver Police have responded to 248 calls for service since our October 9th update.
For updated crime alerts anytime click westvanpolice.ca/crime-alerts
Residential Break-ins
An important reminder from our Crime Alerts this week, to be wary of strangers asking for access to your home, including multi-unit buildings. A resident of an Ambleside area multi-unit building reported an unknown male following them into the building, then falsely claiming he was in the building to conduct fire alarm testing. The resident was then persuaded to allow the suspect into the suite. After the suspect left, cash and other items were discovered missing. If you don’t recognize or know a person seeking access to your building, do not let them tailgate you into your building, on foot or in a vehicle. If they are authorized to be in the
Theft / Fraud
A familiar Fraud offence resurfaced in the District since our last update. A resident received a phone call from a suspect falsely claiming to be bank security staff. The victim was persuaded that a transfer of funds to an account provided by the caller was needed to protect the victim’s money. Funds were transferred before the victim realized a fraud was in progress. Banks will not contact you in this way to request fund transfers over the phone.
Another Fraud attempt in our alerts this week. A resident discovered their purse, and wallet had been stolen while at a Dundarave area restaurant. The victim then began receiving calls from a suspect claiming to be bank security investigating unauthorized transactions. The victim was asked for their PIN code to assist bank staff but correctly recognized the calls were a fraud attempt resulting from the theft. The call was immediately ended. Fraudulent transactions were attempted but were declined.
Great BC ShakeOut 2025 – Be Prepared For Emergencies
Thank you to all who took part in the Great BC ShakeOut! The annual province-wide Drop-Cover-Hold On drill provides an important reminder of earthquake risks in BC and the need to prepare now. The drill is over for another year, but there are important opportunities remaining to help your personal emergency planning.
We urge you to use the month of October to make and/or update your emergency plan and kit. Visit Alertable.ca and Install the Alertable App on your phone to receive emergency alerts directly to your phone. Visit nsem.ca for information on personal preparedness. And please note the following events in our community, to support your preparations.
- Tuesday, October 21, 2025, 6 to 7:30pm: Emergency Preparedness 101 – West Vancouver Memorial Library
- Wednesday, October 22, 6 to 7:30pm: Emergency Preparedness 101 (in Farsi) – West Vancouver Memorial Library
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
