We are happy to report that the female reported missing from the Oak Bay area earlier today has been located, safe and sound. In particular, the Oak Bay Police would like to thank the social media community who identified the photo which led to her location and subsequent assurance of her safety. To respect her privacy, Continue Reading
OBPD File 2018-791 Media Release
On March 7th, the Oak Bay Police attended a glass break alarm at a business complex in the 2000 block of Cadboro Bay Road. Members noted that the front glass door to one of the businesses had been damaged, however no entry was gained. A dog track was conducted with negative results. The unknown suspect Continue Reading
March 5th to 11th, is the 20th annual Stop the Sexual Exploitation of Children and Youth Awareness Week in British Columbia. Activities include a fuchsia ribbon campaign and community-based events held throughout the province. Sexual exploitation of children and youth under the age of 18 years is any type of sexual activity with children and Continue Reading
On February 27th, police were called to UVIC for a report of theft of instruments from the music building. Two saxophones had been stolen out of lockers there. The instruments were recovered by Victoria Police the following day and returned to their owners. On February 28th, police responded to the high school where someone had Continue Reading
On February 19th, police were called to Oak Bay High School for a suspicious male near the bike racks. The male left the scene, but with the detailed description given by staff, he was located by police a few blocks away. The male was detained and found to be riding a bicycle stolen in Victoria. Continue Reading
On Tuesday, February 13, the Oak Bay Police received a report of a theft from vehicle in the 3300 block of Woodburn Avenue. Stolen sometime overnight was a purse and an ACER laptop computer. The vehicle appears to have been left unlocked. On Thursday, February 15, police were contacted regarding an attempted “overpayment” scam. A Continue Reading
On February 5th, just after 11am, police were called to the Oak Bay High School following the report of a male attempting to steal a bicycle from behind the gym. The male is described as being in his mid to late 40’s, wearing blue jeans, a black hoodie and a toque. He was interrupted by Continue Reading
On January 29th at 6:20 pm the Oak Bay Police received a report from Nav Can in regards to a Helijet helicopter which was hit by a green laser while in flight at 4700 ft originating from the area of Cadboro Bay. The investigation into this matter is still ongoing. Not only is it a Continue Reading
Thursday January 25th, 2018 (previously reported) at approximately 4:46 pm, the Oak Bay Police were called to a Break and Enter in progress at a residence located in the 2000 block Crescent Road, in Oak Bay. A female caller had called indicating that an intruder was fighting her husband, and then the phone was disconnected. Continue Reading