Calls For Police Service In West Vancouver Since Last Alerts – 641
BREAK & ENTER
Residential B&E - Southridge Area
● Suspects broken into home through upper floor door, possibly climbing tree to access patio
● Jewelry & cash stolen
Residential B&E - British Properties - Capilano Area
● Resident at home, heard window smashing from upper floor. Homeowner's dogs barking appear to have caused suspects to flee
● No confirmed theft.
Residential B&E - Eastern British Properties
● Suspect entered residential garage through unsecured side door
● House keys, vehicle fob taken from unlocked vehicle parked in garage
Residential B&E - Taylor Way / Trans Canada Highway
● Suspect entered home through open upper levels window
● Cash stolen
Residential B&E - Upper Ambleside
● Suspect or suspects smashed patio door to enter unoccupied home during evening hours
● Break-in discovered on homeowners return. Cash & some personal ID stolen
THEFT
Theft - Ambleside
● Rental tools & equipment stolen from open & unsecured residential carport
Theft from Auto - Cedardale
● Personal electronics & other personal items stolen from unlocked vehicle at residence
Theft from Auto - Taylor Way/Marine Dr
● Passenger side window broken & multiple items stolen from vehicle in retail area parking
Theft from Auto - Taylor Way/Marine Dr
● Rear passenger window broken, backpack, ID, & medications stolen from vehicle in retail area parking
Theft from Auto - Dundarave
● Briefcase containing personal & financial documents & computer stolen from vehicle left unlocked in residential driveway
Theft from Auto - Dundarave
● Report of in-progress Theft from Auto. Responding officers found & arrested suspect in vehicle
● Suspected stolen property recovered. Suspect found in breach of prior probation conditions
Theft from Auto - Horseshoe Bay
● Catalytic Converter stolen from two separate vehicles parked in roadside public parking
Theft from Auto - Central British Properties
● Catalytic Converter stolen from vehicle parked at roadside in residential area
Theft of Bicycle - Taylor Way/Marine Dr
● Bicycle locked to outdoor rack in retail shopping area stolen during early evening hours stolen
Theft of Mail - Upper British Properties
● Locking roadside residential mailbox pried open Unknown what mail was stolen
Theft from Vessel - Eagle Harbour
● Fishing & other marine equipment stolen from moored vessel
MISCHIEF
Mischief - Ambleside
● Mobility scooter windscreen & canopy damaged in common area of residential apartment building
FRAUD
Fraud - Taylor Way/Marine Dr
● Victim attempted to purchase concert tickets advertised through an on-line marketplace app
● Deposit for purchase sent. Fraudulent seller ceased all communication
Fraud - Sentinel Hill
● Victim attempted to purchase concert tickets advertised through an on-line marketplace app
● Deposit for purchase sent. Fraudulent seller ceased all communication
Fraud - Caulfeild Area
● Resident reported call received from suspect claiming a friend had been in a car crash & needed bail money
● Intended victim realized call was a scam prior to providing any detailed banking information or money. No losses
Fraud - Deer Ridge
● Resident received a call from suspect claiming their daughter was involved in an impaired driving crash & needed bail money
● Funds transferred prior to victim being alerted that it was a scam
Fraud - Caulfeild Area
● Resident reported call received from suspect claiming a friend had been in a car crash & needed bail money
● Intended victim realized call was a scam prior to providing any detailed banking information or money. No losses
Fraud - Bayhill Area
● Resident reported call received from suspect claiming to be their grandson, they had been in a car crash & needed bail money
● Funds transferred before the victim realized it was a scam
Fraud - Eagle Harbour Area
● Resident received call from suspect claiming to be their son had been in a car crash & needed bail money
● Residential immediately recognized call was a scam. No loss. Reported to police for information only
Fraud - Ambleside
● Resident reported call received from suspect claiming their son had been in a car crash & needed bail money
● Funds transferred. 2nd call received demanding additional money, but son had been contacted before further loss
Fraud (Identity Theft) - Dundarave
● Resident received email from a post secondary institution regarding a student loan application taken out in their name
● Application confirmed as unauthorized. Investigation ongoing
