746 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since December 18th Update
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BREAK & ENTER
B&E(Residential) – Fairmile Area
- Discovered after residents returned from holiday trip
- Suspects broke ground level window to enter. No alarm activated
- Jewelry stolen
B&E(Residential Storage) – Westhill Area
- Detached shed on property broken into
- Residence vacant. Unknown what may have been stolen
B&E(Commercial) – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area
- Suspect forced entry to exterior lock box before entering commercial premise
- Several tablet computers & corporate logo jackets stolen
THEFT
Theft(Fake Inspector Scam) – Community Centre Area
- Resident of multi-unit residential building approached by suspect
- Suspect claimed to be conducting fire sprinkler inspections
- Resident noted purse, ID & bank cards missing after suspect left
- Building manager subsequently confirmed no approved inspection was underway
Theft(Robbery) – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area
- Two suspects stole jacket from victim
- Victim & friends chased suspects, recovered jacket
- Suspects bear sprayed victim & friends before fleeing
Theft of Auto – Ballantree Park Area
- Vehicle stolen from garage of residence while owners were away
- On-site CCTV cameras stolen/tampered with
Theft – Shoplifting – Summary
- 26 Reports since last update.
- One from Ambleside Business District
- All others from Marine Drive/Taylor Way Area
- Suspects identified & arrested in 16 reports
Theft from Auto – Ambleside Area
- Vehicle in multi-unit residential parking found with door open
- Cooking equipment & other personal items stolen
Theft from Auto – Ambleside Area
- Vehicle in multi-unit residential parking
- Backpack, personal computer, clothing, sunglasses & shoes stolen
Theft from Auto – Lions Gate Bridge Area
- Windows smashed on two vehicles in sports field area parking
- Headphones & cash stolen
Theft from Auto – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area
- Front passenger window smashed on vehicle in retail area parking
- Insurance documents & small personal items stolen
Theft from Auto – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area
- Side windows smashed on vehicle in multi-unit building parking
- Clothing items stolen
Theft of Bicycle – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area
- eBike stolen from storage area of multi-unit residential building
Theft of Mail(Attempted) – Chippendale Area
- Lock mechanism on Community Mail Box found damaged
- No entry gained. No indication of mail stolen
