CRIME ALERTS & UPDATES

West Vancouver Crime Alerts – Aug 30 – Sept 05

285 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since August 29th Update

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BREAK & ENTER

B&E Residential – Gulf Beach Area

  • Suspects entered residence through unsecured back door
  • Vehicle at residence stolen & later recovered in Vancouver

B&E Residential – Capilano & Marine Drive Area

  • Suspect used ladder to access upper window and break-in
  • Food stolen

B&E Residential – Lighthouse Park Area

  • Entry to residence through broken side window
  • Nothing of value noted as stolen

THEFT

Theft – Shoplifting – Summary

  • 13 Reports since last update
  • All from Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area

Theft / Theft from Auto – Ambleside Area

  • Suspects forced entry to parking garage
  • Bicycle stolen
  • One unlocked vehicle entered. Cash stolen

MISCHIEF

Mischief – Ambleside Area

  • Mirror & fixtures broken in park area public washroom

FRAUD

Fraud – (Fake Bail Scam) – Phone

  • Residents received call from male claiming to be their son
  • Suspect advised he had been involved in an accident that caused a death
  • Suspect falsely claimed he needed money for cash bail, and medical expenses
  • Funds forwarded before victims realized it was a scam
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