The purpose of the Crime Beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in South Delta and other files of interest. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in-progress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.
The following are some of the calls the Delta police responded to in the previous week:
Ladner
Jan. 12, 1:50 p.m., 5200-block of Booth Road: Complainant reported someone had attempted to break and enter his vehicle sometime overnight. The rear driver’s side window was smashed, activating the alarm and causing the suspect(s) to leave. Nothing was taken from the vehicle.
Jan, 12, 4:15 p.m., 5300-block of Chamberlayne Avenue: Complainant reported her unlocked vehicle had been entered overnight while parked in her driveway and a backpack with baby items had been stolen. Items were located nearby and property was returned to the grateful owner.
Jan. 14, 7:42 a.m., 4700-block of 57th Street: A report was received of tools being stolen from a work vehicle while parked at a residence. No point of entry was identified as vehicle was left unlocked. Husky tool bag, Makita drill, Dewalt drill bits, Husky rubber mallet, Stanley level, drill batteries, Dewalt shoulder bag and a gas card were taken. Total estimated value of tools: $1,500.
Jan. 14, 8:56 a.m., 4600-block of 51st Street: Police attended for a late report of vandalism of spray paint on school walls. Paint was washable and did not cause damage. Youth representing the Grad 2020 class spoken to and will be dealt with further by the school administration.
Jan. 14, 11:01 a.m., 3100-block of Highway 17: While driving in an 80 km/h zone on icy road conditions with light snow falling, a Delta officer observed a Dodge Caravan approaching at a high rate of speed estimated at 130 km/h. Radar activated and van speed confirmed at 124 km/h. Driver charged with excessive speeding and issued a notice of impoundment. Vehicle towed and driver left scene in a taxi.
Jan. 14, 4:06 p.m., 5800-block of Fair Wynd: Complainant reported a credit card fraud. She stated $900 was charged to her card mid-December with Amazon however the card was not stolen or lost. Bank notified complainant of suspicious activity, refunded the amount and cancelled the card. Equifax and Trans Union have been notified and she has also added extra security measures through the bank.
Tsawwassen
Jan. 12, 9:18 p.m., 1000-block of Jackson Way: Police attended a reported theft of a garbage can lid. Complainant believed the lid to be stolen as the bin itself remained in its original position unmoved by the wind and no signs of animals were observed. Upon arrival, the officer located the lid under a thin layer of snow on the front lawn approximately five metres from the bin. Complainant was elated to have it back and was thankful for police response.
Jan. 13, 7:01 p.m., 5000-block of Canoe Pass Way: An employee reported a theft in progress. An unknown male entered the store and selected multiple items before making his way to the rear of the store and left through the emergency exit. Some items recovered on scene and total value of goods taken was $239.
Jan. 13th, 7:51 p.m., 1300-block of 56th Street: A vehicle was observed travelling with a faulty front driver’s side wheel. A vehicle stop was conducted and the officer noted a distinct smell of liquor on the driver’s breath. The approved screening device demand was read and both tests resulted in “fail.” Driver was served an immediate roadside prohibition and vehicle impoundment documents. Vehicle was towed and police gave driver a ride home without issue.
Jan. 18, 8:04 a.m., 4900-block of 10A Avenue: Complainant reported his insecure carport and vehicle were broken into sometime overnight. A PSL laser was stolen from his vehicle and an unlocked storage area was entered and a Poulan chainsaw and Eco leaf blower were taken. Complainant went through storage area and drove vehicle to work and back before making a report, so forensics was not called out.
Jan. 18, 4:14 p.m., 1200-block of 56th Street: Store staff reported an unknown male stole two 1.14L bottles of vodka. Police checked the area but he was gone on arrival.
