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West Vancouver Crime Alerts – Mar 21 – Apr 03

405 calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since March 20th Update

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BREAK & ENTER

B&E Residential – Upper Dundarave Area

  • Residents returned from vacation to find patio door smashed. No alarm triggered
  • Jewelry, watches and designer handbags stolen

B&E Residential – Dundarave Business Area

  • Residents returned from vacation to find primary bedroom sliding door pried open
  • Bedrooms & closets targeted. No alarm triggered

B&E Residential – Eagle Harbour / Kew Beach Area

  • Resident travelling requested police check home when security camera suddenly stopped working
  • Residence found unsecured, several rooms rummaged, personal vehicles unaccounted for

B&E Commercial – Capilano / Welch St Area

  • Community building broken into
  • Computer, gaming & electronic equipment stolen

B&E Residential(Attempted) – Community Centre Area

  • Numerous pry marks & damage found on entries to multi-unit residential building
  • No entry gained. Nothing stolen

THEFT

Robbery – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area

  • Security staff quickly reported suspect stealing clothing from retail outlet
  • Suspect threatened staff with bear spray
  • Details of suspect description & direction of travel provided
  • Suspect located & apprehended on nearby transit bus. All stolen items recovered

Theft – Shoplifting – Summary

  • 17 reports since last update
  • All from Marine Drive/Taylor Way Area
  • One report involving theft values in excess of $5000

Theft from Auto / Fraud – Lighthouse Park Area

  • Window smashed on vehicle in public parking area
  • Wallet, cash, bank & ID cards stolen
  • Several unauthorized charges followed

Theft from Auto – Lighthouse Park Area

  • Window smashed on vehicle in public parking area
  • Backpack with Wallet, cash, bank & ID stolen

Theft from Auto – Ambleside Business District

  • Wallet stolen from vehicle left unattended in shopping area parking
  • No damage to vehicle. Possibly left unlocked

Theft from Auto(Attempted) – Dundarave Business District

  • Vehicle found rummaged through after left unlocked in public parking
  • Nothing stolen

Theft of Mail – Crestline Area

  • Residential mailbox pried open. Unknown if any mail stolen

MISCHIEF

Mischief – Ambleside / Queens Area

  • Rock thrown through front window of residence.
  • Patrol officers quickly located & apprehended youth suspect in area
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