CRIME ALERTS & UPDATES

West Vancouver Crime Alerts – May 17 – 23

289 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since May 16th Update

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ASSAULT

Assault – British Properties

Suspect arrested following serious assault at British Properties home.

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THEFT

Theft of Auto – Ambleside

● Unlocked vehicle parked in residential driveway for several days stolen

Theft of Auto – Ambleside Area

● Locked vehicle on residential street stolen. Vehicle subsequently recovered in Port Moody

Theft from Auto – Ambleside Park

● Laptop & other personal accessories stolen from vehicle in public parking area

Theft from Auto – Ambleside Business District

● Laptop stolen from vehicle parked on street

Theft from Auto – Taylor Way/Marine Drive Area

● Sunglasses stolen from vehicle in residential parking area

Theft – Dundarave Area

● Theft of specialty tree from residential yard

Theft(Shoplifting) – Summary

● 11 Shoplifting Reports since May 16th Crime Alerts – All in Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area

FRAUD

Fraud – Online

● Resident received email from suspect posing as their daughter, requesting transfer of money for personal emergency

● Funds transferred before victim realized it was a scam

Fraud – Online

● Resident responded to online marketplace advertisement for sale of laundry machines

● Suspect posing as seller asked for a deposit, then ceased contact when funds sent

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