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.
Here is a snapshot on some of this week’s files:
Jan. 31, 1800 block of 56 Street: Police were dispatched to a reported stolen moving truck with U.S. plates, taken sometime in the past three days prior to the police report. Police were later advised that a vehicle matching the description had been located in another area in South Delta, and confirmed it to be the same vehicle. File under investigation.
Feb. 1, 3 a.m., Farrell Crescent: Police were dispatched to multiple reports of theft from autos in the area, and confirmed suspects gained entry to at least two vehicles. No damage was reported to either vehicle, but various items ranging from children’s backpacks to tools were stolen, and some later discovered dumped nearby. Files under investigation.
Feb. 1, 12:24 p.m., 1400 block of Windsor Crescent: Police were dispatched to a reported recovered stolen vehicle, after a homeowner found a motorbike dumped in the bushes with damage to the ignition block. Police confirmed with the owner, who attended the scene and confirmed it had been damaged and stolen from their driveway.
Feb. 2, 8:30 p.m., 8400 block of Ladner Trunk Road: Police were dispatched to a reported impaired driver and after locating the vehicle, conducted a traffic stop to check for sobriety. Police subsequently detained the driving for suspected impaired driving, and read them a breath demand. The driver later provided samples that were three times the legal limit. Police charged the driver, issued them a driving prohibition, impounded their vehicle, and transported them to Surrey Cells.
Feb. 3, 10:34 a.m., l3600 block of Highway 17: Police conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle travelling 125 km/h in an 80 km/h zone. Police identified the driver and subsequently issued them a violation ticket for excessive speed, which is accompanied by a mandatory seven-day vehicle impoundment.
Feb. 5, 1:24 a.m., 1600 block of 56 Street: Police conducted a traffic stop to check for sobriety. After confirming the driver’s identity, police read them the approved screening device demand, which resulted in a “FAIL.” Police subsequently issued the driver a 90-day driving prohibition and mandatory 30-day vehicle impoundment notice.
Feb. 5, 2:31 p.m., 4900 block of 42B Avenue: Police were dispatched to a reported disturbance at the tennis courts wherein an unknown person was challenging people to fights. Police located the individual, who was admittedly intoxicated, and became verbally and physically aggressive with police. Police subsequently arrested the individual for being intoxicated in a public place and transported them to Surrey Cells, where they were held until sober.
Feb. 5, 8:37 p.m., 4800 block of 53 Street: Police were dispatched to a reported mischief after a resident confronted an unknown male defacing private property with graffiti. Police encourage anyone observing acts of vandalism such as this to report them to police from a safe position, and not engage.
