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West Vancouver Crime Alerts – April 03 – 09

258 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since April 2nd Update

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BREAK & ENTER

B&E(Residential) – British Properties – Fairmile/Highland Area

  • Officers responded to residential alarm, confirmed break-in
  • Suspects entered through unlocked upper floor balcony door
  • Suspects fled prior to police arrival

THEFT

Theft – Shoplifting – Summary

  • 10 Reports since last update.
  • All from Marine Drive/Taylor Way Area
  • Suspects identified & arrested in six reports

Theft from Auto – Ambleside Park

  • Bag & personal items stolen from unlocked vehicle in public parking area

Theft from Auto – Millstream Area – British Properties

  • License plates stolen from vehicle in residential driveway

MISCHIEF

Mischief(Hate Crime) – West Bay Area

  • Racist graffiti sprayed on resident’s vehicle

Mischief – Dundarave Area

  • Youths kicking & damaging residential fence

FRAUD

Fraud – Fake Bank Staff Phone Call

  • Resident received phone call from suspect posing as staff of their personal bank
  • Suspect claimed to be checking on credit card charges
  • Resident persuaded to provide additional personal/banking info for confirmation
  • Fraudulent transfers from accounts then noted
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