CRIME ALERTS & UPDATES

West Vancouver Crime Alerts Jan 10-16

236 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since January 9th Update

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PUBLIC ADVISORY – TELEPHONE SCAM ALERT

West Vancouver Police are warning of a scam in which suspects falsely represent the calls as originating from the WVPD Non-emergency phone number.

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BREAK & ENTER

**UPDATE** B&E(Residential) – Folkestone Way Area-December

A joint investigation by West Vancouver Police with regional policing partners has resulted in an arrest of one man with charges recommended for an early December Folkestone area break-in.

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B&E (Residential) –Upper Ambleside

  • Back patio door smashed to enter home while residents were away
  • Several rooms ransacked. Jewelry & designer handbags stolen
  • No alarm triggered

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

  • Ground floor patio door smashed to enter home while residents away
  • Several rooms ransacked. No alarm triggered

THEFT

Theft (Shoplifting) – Taylor Way / Marine Drive

  • Prompt call to police regarding theft in progress at outdoor/athletic wear retailer
  • Staff relayed detailed suspects & vehicle descriptions
  • Officers quickly found & arrested suspects
  • All stolen merchandise recovered

Theft – Shoplifting – Summary

  • 10 Reports Since Last Update
  • One from Ambleside Business District. Nine from Marine Drive/Taylor Way Area
  • One Report involving Theft in excess of $5000

MISCHIEF

Mischief/Arson – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area

  • Fire deliberately set in commercial area garbage bin. Quickly extinguished by WVFD
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