CRIME ALERTS & UPDATES

Crime Alerts – August 11 – 17

Calls For Police Service In West Vancouver Since Last Alerts – 456

BREAK & ENTER

BNE Residential – Upper Dundarave

● Family returned from extended vacation to discover break-in at residence ● Cash, ID & Bank Cards stolen

BNE Residential – Ambleside

● Suspect broke into residential basement. Nothing stolen

THEFT

Theft – Taylor Way / Marine Dr

● Wallet stolen from purse left unattended in restaurant

Theft of eBike – Taylor Way / Marine Dr

● eBike locked to outdoor rack in retail shopping area stolen

Theft of eScooter – Taylor Way / Marine Dr

● eScooter locked to outdoor rack in retail shopping area stolen

MISCHIEF

Mischief – Taylor Way / Marine Dr

● Group of youths causing disturbance & damage at retail store. Primary suspects arrested

FRAUD

Fraud – Dundarave

● Elderly victim contacted by unknown male suspect claiming they were being tracked, demanding money, and to meet at a store for transaction

● Family member discovered circumstance and contacted police. No loss

Fraud – Westmount Area

● Victim paid deposit on speakers advertised online, attended address provided by seller ● Listing & seller found to be fraudulent. Deposit unrecoverable

Fraud – Ambleside

● Call received from suspect claiming to represent a commercial airline. Asked for & was provided personal information

● Intended victim recognized a scam attempt was in progress & cancelled cards prior to any loss

Fraud – British Properties

● Victim accessed website offering stock purchases. Personal info entered before victim became suspicious ● $337 loss before cancellation of credit card used

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