490 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since March 14th Update
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BREAK & ENTER
B&E(Residential) – British Properties – Capilano Golf Course Area
● Unknown time frame. Gardening contractor checking home for absent owners found unlocked door.
● Taps intentionally left running. Extensive water damage
B&E(Residential) – Ambleside – Ridgeview Elementary Area
● Upper floor balcony window broken. No alarm activated. Cash & bank cards stolen
● Victim’s own step ladder left unsecured on property used to access upper floor
B&E(Residential Storage) – Sentinel Hill
● Suspects forced entry to storage shed. Two e-Bikes stolen
THEFT
Theft(Commercial) – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Construction supplies stored outside commercial delivery bay stolen
Theft of Mail – British Properties – Southborough Area
● Locked mailbox pried. Unknown what mail stolen
Robbery (Threats/Attempted Theft) – Horseshoe Bay
● Two youths arrested after confrontation with 3rd youth involving alleged threats & attempted theft
Theft of Auto(Recovered) – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Report of vehicle freshly stolen. On board tracking led officers to vehicle
● Suspect arrested without incident
Theft from Auto – Westmount Area
● Side window smashed on vehicle in residential driveway.
● Personal computer, sunglasses, personal accessories stolen
Theft from Auto – Benbow Park Area
● Rear window smashed on pickup truck parked at roadside
● Construction tools stolen
Theft(Shoplifting)
● 30 reports – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Commercial Area
● 2 Reports – Caulfeild Area
● 1 Report – Capilano/Marine Drive Area
● 1 Report – Dundarave Area
MISCHIEF
Mischief – Ambleside Business District
● Neon political issue posters glued to exterior of business
Mischief/Attempted Theft – Ambleside Business District
● Prying damage found on two locked bicycles in unsecured parking area storage room
Mischief – Lions Gate Bridge Area
● Windows smashed on vehicle in residential driveway. Suspect identified & arrested
Mischief/Attempted Theft- Taylor Way / Marine Drive
● Prying damage found on driver’s door of vehicle in retail parking area. Nothing stolen
Mischief – Capilano View Area – British Properties
● Segments of artificial turf from sports field cut & removed
FRAUD
Fraud – Ambleside Area
● Victim clicked on link in unsolicited text message & was requested to provide personal information
● Unauthorized subsequently noted on credit card
Fraud(Grandparent/Fake Bail Scam) – Cedardale
● Resident contacted by suspect claiming to be their son, and needing cash for bail
● Scam not recognized before funds transferred & lost
OTHER
Breach of Probation – Taylor Way/Marine Drive Area
● Report received of apparently intoxicated male approaching & entering vehicle
● Officers attended, found male unconscious in rear seat.
● Suspect breaching court order not to be in any vehicle unless with owner. Nothing stolen
