258 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since March 28th Update
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BREAK & ENTER
B&E(Residential) – Woodgreen Area
● Resident returned home from weekend away to discover break-in through basement window left partially opened
● Copper piping stolen
THEFT
Theft of Auto – Ambleside Business District
● Theft of vehicle from long term storage in multi-unit residential parkade
● Vehicle unlocked. Keys left in center console
Theft of Auto(Recovered) – Capilano Road / Marine Drive Area
● Patrol check located stolen vehicle from North Vancouver. Suspects arrested without incident
Theft(Shoplifting)/Breach – Taylor Way / Marine Drive
● Male observed Shoplifting by retail loss prevention staff. Officers arrested suspect
● Male subject of prior warrant. Charges also recommended for breach of prior court undertaking
Theft(Shoplifting)
● 16 total reports since last update – all in Marine Drive / Taylor Way Commercial Area
Theft from Auto – Horseshoe Bay Area
● Vehicle in residential driveway entered through unlocked door
● Personal electronics & accessories stolen
Theft from Auto – Caulfeild Area
● Backpack, wallet, ID & personal accessories stolen from unlocked vehicle on residential street
MISCHIEF
Mischief – Lions Gate Bridge Area
● Residential fencing panels smashed
FRAUD
Fraud – Folkstone Area
● Victim clicked on link in unsolicited text message
● Unauthorized charges subsequently noted on online account
Fraud(Attempted) – Ambleside Area
● Resident received unexpected text advising they owed money for a parcel being delivered
● Resident clicked on link in message & provided credit card information
● Fortunately, scam recognized & card cancelled prior to any unauthorized charges or loss
