248 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since October 9th Update
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BREAK & ENTER
B&E(Residential) – Ambleside/Sentinel Hill Area
- Suspect entered garage through unsecured door. Various tools stolen
B&E(Residential) – Ambleside Area
- Suspect followed resident into multi-unit building, claiming to be testing fire alarms
- Resident allowed suspect into suite. Later discovered cash & other items missing
THEFT
Theft from Auto – Queens / Rosebery Area
- Catalytic converter stolen from vehicle parked on residential street
Theft from Auto – Marine Drive / Taylor Way Area
- Wallets & cellphone stolen from unlocked vehicle in retail area parking
- Fraudulent transactions attempted on bank cards
Theft from Auto – Millstream Area
- Rear passenger window smashed. Various personal items stolen
Theft from Auto – Pinecrest Area
- Rear passenger window smashed. Vehicle rummaged. Nothing stolen
Theft from Auto – Craigmohr Area
- Construction tools stolen from parked vehicle left unlocked
Theft – Shoplifting – Summary
- 18 Reports since last update
- One from Ambleside Business District. All others from Marine Drive/Taylor Way Area
- Suspects identified & arrested in 14 reports
Theft – (Construction Site) – Ambleside Park Area
- Generator secured behind site fencing stolen
Recovered Stolen Auto – Horseshoe Bay Area
- Patrol called to report of vehicle colliding with others in ferry terminal waiting area
- Upon attendance, occupants of subject vehicle had fled area
- Vehicle subsequently confirmed as stolen from Tri-Cities area & seized
FRAUD
Fraud – Bank Investigator Fraud
- Victim received phone call from suspect falsely claiming to be bank security
- Suspect persuaded victim a transfer of funds was needed to protect his accounts
- Funds transferred before victim realized a fraud was in progress
Theft / Attempted Fraud – Dundarave Area
- Purse & Wallet stolen while victim was dining at restaurant
- Several calls received from suspects posing as bank staff & requesting PIN numbers
- Multiple unauthorized charges attempted against victim’s bank cards
