264 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since Last Update
THEFT
Theft from Auto – West Bay
● Personal accessories and security fobs stolen from stolen from unlocked vehicle in residential driveway
● Vehicle undamaged. Possibly left unlocked
Theft from Auto/Theft of Bicycle – Eagle Harbour
● Cash & loose change stolen from unlocked vehicle in residential driveway
● Unsecured bicycle stolen from shed in yard
Theft from Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Drive
● Wallet, cash, bank & ID cards stolen from console of vehicle in residential parking area
● Vehicle undamaged. Possibly left unlocked
Theft of Auto – Dundarave
● Vehicle stolen from outside residence. Investigation ongoing
Theft from Auto (In Progress) – Taylor Way / Marine Drive
● Retail security staff reported in-progress theft from vehicle.
● Suspect located in area by responding patrol officers & arrested
Theft – Taylor Way / Marine Drive
● Retail security reported theft by 2 suspects in progress.
● One suspect arrested leaving store, 2nd arrested in area. Stolen items recovered.
Theft – Community Centre
● Gym bag left in unsecured locker stolen, along with clothing, cash, wallet, bank & ID cards
MISCHIEF
Mischief-West Bay Area
● Temporary structure on construction site set on fire
FRAUD
Fraud – Ambleside
● Elderly resident contacted by suspect claiming to represent their credit card provider & that their card was compromised
● Victim then complied with fraudulent request to purchase & forward gift cards to suspect to cover costs of replacing compromised card
Fraud – Cedardale
● Resident contacted regarding online posting of items for sale.
● Purchaser agreed to pay more than requested price, but then falsely claimed courier company wanted package insured, demanded payment up front for insurance.
Fraud – Ambleside
● Elderly resident received email advising they had won a multi-million dollar lottery
● Victim unfortunately complied with fraudulent request to forward payments via gift cards for processing fees to receive prize
