279 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since May 2nd Update
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BREAK & ENTER
Residential Break-in – British Properties/Chartwell Park Area
● Alarm triggered at residence. Officers arrived at scene approximately 5 minutes from Dispatch
● Suspects had fled. Entry through living room door. No indication of any property stolen
THEFT
Theft of Auto(Recovered) – Taylor Way/Marine Drive Area
● Officers conducting proactive patrols noted suspicious vehicle subsequently confirmed as stolen in Sea to Sky corridor
● Two suspects subsequently returned to vehicle & were taken into custody without incident
Theft of Auto – Ambleside Area
● Vehicle parked in residential area stolen.
Theft from Auto – Cypress Mountain
● Driver’s side window smashed on vehicle in Nordic Area parking
Theft from Auto – Southborough Area
● Unlocked vehicle parked in residential area entered & rummaged through
Theft – Lions Gate Bridge Area
● Electric Scooter stolen from unlocked front entry way of home
Theft – Eagleridge Area
● Unsecured Ski Rack stolen from driveway
Theft – Eagle Harbour Area
● Construction supplies stolen from residential work site
Theft of Bicycle – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Bicycle stolen from rack on vehicle in retail parking area
Theft(Shoplifting) – Summary
● 12 Shoplifting Reports since May 2nd Crime Alerts – All in Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
MISCHIEF
Mischief – British Properties/Chartwell Park Area
● Rocks thrown at home causing minor damage
FRAUD
Fraud – Sandy Cove Area
● Resident contacted by email, suspect posing as her boss, requesting purchase & forwarding of multiple gift cards for staff appreciation event
● Scam not realized until after cards forwarded
Fraud – West Bay Area
● Resident contacted online by suspect claiming to represent Cryptocurrency investment opportunity
● Funds transferred to suspect who then ceased all contact with victim
Fraud – Cedardale
● Resident received phone call from suspect claiming to be staff at their personal bank asking to transfer funds for security purposes
● Scam only recognized after funds lost
