Crime Alerts May 5 - 11

Calls For Police Service In West Vancouver Since Last Alerts – 307

BREAK & ENTER

B&E (Residential) - Westhill

● Rear entry door smashed triggering Intrusion alarm. Suspects fled prior to police attendance

● Unsecured personal safe targeted

B&E(Residential-Attempted) - Dundarave

● Homeowner heard noises from yard, then saw unknown male at side of home

● Male left. Prying damage found on ground level window. No entry. Nothing stolen

B&E/Theft from Auto (Residential Garage) - Cedardale

● Suspect entered unsecured garage, stole wallet & cash from unlocked vehicle

● Electric scooter stolen from garage

B&E(Storage Room) - Ambleside

● Storage locker within unsecured parkade pried open

● Bicycle & personal accessories stolen

Trespass by Night - Horseshoe Bay

● Male reported in residents only area trying apartment door handles in multi-unit building

● Officers found & apprehended suspect for Trespass & Breach of prior release conditions

THEFT

Theft from Auto – Lions Gate Bridge Area

● Vehicle left parked/unlocked overnight in multi-unit complex parking

● Backpacks, cycling equipment & sunglasses stolen

Theft from Auto – Taylor Way / Marine Dr Area

● Utility vehicle tonneau cover damaged to access vehicle in commercial parking area

● Laptop, cell phone, clothing stolen

Theft – Ambleside Business District

● Propane tanks stolen from retail storage locker

Theft – Upper British Properties

● Electric vehicle charging cord stolen from open carport at residence

MISCHIEF

Mischief (Graffiti) – Horseshoe Bay

● Graffiti sprayed on side of moored boat

Mischief – Upper British Properties

● Tire cut on parked vehicle

Mischief – Taylor Way / Marine Dr

● Passenger side window smashed on vehicle in retail parking area. Nothing stolen

FRAUD

Fraud(Grandparent Scam) – Ambleside

● Victim contacted by male suspect claiming grandson was in jail & needed $6000 bail

● Male suspect attended victim's residence & was given money

Fraud(Out of Country Rental Scam)

● Victim responded to online listing for apartment rental in California

● Suspect posing as rental manager requested eTransfer of deposit then immediately ceased contact after money was sent