243 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since Last Update
FRAUD
Fraud (Grandparent Scam) – Lighthouse Park Area
● Caller to elderly resident falsely claimed to be lawyer representing grandson arrested following injury accident
● Cash requested for bail money. Suspect attended residence to collect cash. Investigation ongoing
Fraud (Gift Card Scam) – Online
● Resident received email from suspect posing as a friend, asking them to forward an eGift Card
● Card sent without contacting friend directly & before victim noticed email was slightly different than friend’s.
● Funds not recoverable
THEFT
Theft From Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Side window smashed on vehicle in retail area parking
● Personal accessories stolen
Theft From Auto – Upper Dundarave
● Side window smashed on vehicle parked on residential area road
● High value golf clubs left inside stolen
Theft From Auto – Upper Dundarave
● Vehicle left unlocked on residential area road rummaged through.
● Personal electronics stolen
Theft From Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Side window smashed on truck in multi-unit residential parking. Assorted tools stolen
Thefts From Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Thefts from two adjacent vehicles in retail area parking discovered by on-site security.
● Side windows smashed
Theft From Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Smashed passenger window. Backpack in plain view containing personal electronics stolen
Theft – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Wallet & contents left momentarily unattended on bus bench stolen
MISCHIEF
Mischief – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
● Window smashed on vehicle in retail area parking. Nothing stolen