226 Calls For West Vancouver Police Since Last Update
Block Watch Crime Alerts from calls for Police Service between February 02 – 08
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BREAK & ENTER
B&E Residential – Westcot Area
● Window smashed on upper level rear balcony. No alarm activated
● Handbags & jewelry stolen
B&E Residential(Seasonal Cabin) – Cypress Mountain
● Window smashed to enter unoccupied seasonal cabin. No alarm activated
● Food, clothing & outdoor equipment stolen
THEFT
Theft From Auto – Irwin Park Area
● Rear passenger side window smashed on vehicle in residential driveway
● Low value bag & contents stolen
Theft From Auto – Ambleside Business District
● Rear passenger side window smashed on vehicle parked on street
● Bag containing wallet, cash & ID stolen
Theft(On-Line Marketplace) – Caulfeild Area
● Residents met prospective purchasers for designer bag advertised on social media marketplace
● During attempt to process payment, suspects grabbed bag & drove away
MISCHIEF
Mischief – Ambleside Business District
● Holes cut in door glass at business front consistent with use of glass cutter
● Nothing stolen
Mischief (Glass Breaks) – Cedardale & West Bay
● Separate reports of rocks thrown through residential windows
FRAUD
Fraud (Lottery Scam) – Dundarave
● Phone call from suspect advising resident had won a major US magazine sponsored lottery prize
● Scam recognized when caller began seeking banking information. Call disconnected. No loss
Fraud (Grandparent Scam) – Folkestone
● Phone call from suspect advising resident’s grandson had been arrested & needed cash for bail/lawyers fees
● Scam recognized. No loss incurred
