220 Calls For West Vancouver Police Service Since October 17th Update
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BREAK & ENTER
B&E(Residential) – Ambleside/Hollyburn Area
- Suspects broke in through upper floor balcony window
- Alarm system not set
- Upper floor bedrooms & home office targeted
B&E(Residential/Multi-Unit) Taylor Way/Marine Drive Area
- Suspect pried & forced lock on parking garage gate of multi-unit building
- Nothing stolen. Investigation to identify suspect ongoing
B&E (Commercial) – Ambleside Business District
- Overnight break-in to building telecommunication room.
- Batteries & charger stolen. Room possibly left unlocked
B&E(Construction Site) – West Bay Area
- Rear patio door pried on residential construction site
- No access gained to upper floors. Nothing stolen
THEFT
Recovered Stolen Auto – Cypress Park Area
- Report received regarding large pickup truck left in neighbourhood for several days
- Attending officers confirmed vehicle & plates had been reported stolen
- Vehicle seized for return to registered owner
Theft from Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
- Rear passenger window smashed on vehicle in retail parking area
- Duffel bag containing clothing stolen
Theft – Shoplifting – Summary
- Nine Reports since last update
- All from Taylor Way / Marine Drive Area
FRAUD
Fraud – (Fake Bank Security – 2 Separate Reports) Ambleside Area
- Reports from two separate residents
- Both reported suspect caller claiming to be staff at their personal bank
- Suspect claimed suspicious activity had been noted on their accounts
- Victims were advised to transfer money for safe keeping
- Both complied before recognizing a fraud and lost funds
OTHER
Warrant – Ambleside Business District
- Report received of male stumbling into traffic
- Subject located, moved to safety & identified
- Male found to be subject of warrant regarding Sexual Assault charge
- Held for court
