Crime Alerts - June 9-15
Updated: Jun 19
Calls For Police Service In West Vancouver Since Last Alerts – 283
BREAK & ENTER
BNE Residential - Cypress Mountain
● Break-in at seasonal residence & storage shed
● Generator, chainsaws, yard equipment & fuel stolen
BNE Residential (Garage) - Stevens Drive Area
● Suspect entered open garage on residential construction site
● Storage items inside stolen.
BNE Residential (Garage) - Ambleside
● Suspect entered unsecured garage
● Bicycle, cleaning equipment, power tools & pet supplies stolen
THEFT
Theft (Laptop) - WV Memorial Library
● Laptop left unattended on table stolen
Theft (Construction Site - Fuel) - Rodgers Creek Area
● Fuel stolen from storage tank on construction site
Theft - Ambleside Fields
● Equipment stolen from team storage area
Theft - Dundarave
● Late report. Theft of front license plate from vehicle
MISCHIEF
Mischief - Ambleside
● Tires on parked vehicle punctured
FRAUD
Fraud (Grandparent Scam) - Ambleside
● Victim called by suspect asking "Is this Grandma?" Victim has no grandchildren but then tried to be helpful and asked if it was a niece's husband calling
● Suspect said yes, and claimed he needed bail money. Unfortunately, victim complied & withdrew funds from bank
● Suspect claiming to be the nephew-in-law's lawyer attended attended residence and took cash
Attempted Fraud (Grandparent Scam) - Caulfeild
● Call received from male claiming to be resident's grandson seeking bail money. ● Intended victim initially complied then told caller they would meet at the police station for the transaction. Suspect terminated call
Fraud - Taylor Way / Marine Dr
● Wallet lost while shopping. Unauthorized charges made before victim had cancelled cards
Fraud (Theft of Mail) - Horseshoe Bay
● Resident noted unauthorized charges on credit card
● Victim determined replacement credit card ordered & not yet received had been stolen from mail & activated.