CRIME ALERTS & UPDATES

West Vancouver Crime Alerts – August 15 – 21

290 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since August 14th Update

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BREAK & ENTER

B&E(Residential) – Chippendale Area

  • Suspects entered through rear of property, tore down CCTV Camera
  • Upper floor patio door smashed before suspects encountered resident
  • Suspects fled. Investigation ongoing

B&E(Commercial) – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area

  • Vehicle smashed front doors of active wear retailer
  • Suspects fled in vehicle. Investigation ongoing

B&E(Commercial) – Ambleside Area

  • Suspect detected in office premise on security video
  • Prompt report to police. Officers attended & arrested suspect without incident
  • Nothing stolen

THEFT

Theft – Shoplifting – Summary

  • Six reports since last update
  • All reports from Marine Drive/Taylor Way Area
  • Suspect identified & arrested in three reports

Robbery/Assault – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area

  • Loss Prevention officer assaulted after attempt to recover stolen property
  • Patrol officers located suspect located at nearby transit stop
  • Suspect attempted to run away but was arrested after brief foot pursuit.

Robbery/Assault – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area

  • Loss Prevention officer assaulted after attempt to recover stolen property
  • Suspect fled prior to police arrival

Theft of Bicycle – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area

  • e-Bike stolen from outdoor rack in retail area

Theft of Mail – Pinecrest Area

  • Delivered packages stolen from front porch of residence

FRAUD

Fraud(Attempted Counterfeit) – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area

  • Suspect presented a bill as $100 Canadian currency at liquor retail outlet
  • Staff member quickly recognized bill as counterfeit
  • Police attended. Bill seized. Investigation ongoing
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