CRIME ALERTS & UPDATES

Crime Alerts – September 15 – 26

Calls For Police Service In West Vancouver Since Last Alerts – 563

BREAK & ENTER

Residential B&E – Southridge Area

● Suspects broken into home through upper floor door, possibly climbing tree to access patio

● Jewelry & cash stolen

Residential B&E – British Properties – Capilano Area

● Resident at home, heard window smashing from upper floor. Homeowner’s dogs barking appear to have caused suspects to have fled

● No confirmed theft.

Residential B&E – Eastern British Properties

● Suspect entered residential garage through unsecured side door

● House keys, vehicle fob taken from unlocked vehicle parked in garage

Residential B&E – Taylor Way / Trans Canada Highway

● Suspect entered home through open upper levels window

● Cash stolen

Residential B&E – Upper Ambleside

● Suspect or suspects smashed patio door to enter unoccupied home during evening hours

● Break-in discovered on homeowners return. Cash & some personal ID stolen

THEFT

Theft – Ambleside

● Rental tools & equipment stolen from open & unsecured residential carport

Theft from Auto – Cedardale

● Personal electronics & other personal items stolen from unlocked vehicle at residence

Theft from Auto – Taylor Way/Marine Dr

● Passenger side window broken & multiple items stolen from vehicle in retail area parking

Theft from Auto – Taylor Way/Marine Dr

● Rear passenger window broken, backpack, ID, & medications stolen from vehicle in retail area parking

Theft from Auto – Dundarave

● Briefcase containing personal & financial documents & computer stolen from vehicle left unlocked in residential driveway

Theft from Auto – Dundarave

● Report of in-progress Theft from Auto. Responding officers found & arrested suspect in vehicle

● Suspected stolen property recovered. Suspect found in breach of prior probation conditions

Theft from Auto – Horseshoe Bay

● Catalytic Converter stolen from two separate vehicles parked in roadside public parking

Theft from Auto – Central British Properties

● Catalytic Converter stolen from vehicle parked at roadside in residential area

Theft of Bicycle – Taylor Way/Marine Dr

● Bicycle locked to outdoor rack in retail shopping area stolen during early evening hours stolen

Theft from Vessel – Eagle Harbour

● Fishing & other marine equipment stolen from moored vessel

MISCHIEF

Mischief – Ambleside

● Mobility scooter windscreen & canopy damaged in common area of residential apartment building

FRAUD

Fraud – Taylor Way/Marine Dr

● Victim attempted to purchase concert tickets advertised through an on-line marketplace app

● Deposit for purchase sent. Fraudulent seller ceased all communication

Fraud – Caulfeild Area

● Resident reported call received from suspect claiming a friend had been in a car crash & needed bail money

● Intended victim realized call was a scam prior to providing any detailed banking information or money. No losses

Fraud (Identity Theft) – Dundarave

● Resident received email from a post secondary institution regarding a student loan application taken out in their name

● Application confirmed as unauthorized. Investigation ongoing

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