The Oak Bay Police responded to 100 calls for Service during this week. On May 21st, Oak Bay Police took a report of a rental scam. The victim of the offence transferred money to a “landlord” for a damage deposit on a rental unit and two months rent. The victim later discovered that the unit Continue Reading
On May 13th, police were called to the 2200 block of Oak Bay Ave for a report of shoplifting (Theft Under $5000). The unidentified female took nearly $400 in merchandise from the store. The matter is still under investigation. On May 13th, police were conducting speed enforcement in the 3900 block of Gordon Head Road. Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police responded to a theft in progress from a local business involving sun glasses. The suspect was gone upon arrival, however police obtained CCTV footage and continue to investigate the matter in order to identify the suspect. The Oak Bay Police then responded to a report of a transit bus striking a Continue Reading
Police responded to a suspicious fire in the early Friday morning in the 2100 block of Cadboro Bay Rd. A mattress that was outside and next to an apartment building there was on fire and caused some damage to the building. The building was evacuated and the Oak Bay Fire Department dealt with the blaze. Continue Reading
Organizers of a presentation called “The Erosion of Freedom” held of an event at the Windsor Pavilion in Oak Bay on the evening of May 2, 2019. The District of Oak Bay approved the booking for the facility and commented publicly on that decision on April 30, 2019. Please see that public notice for details: Continue Reading
On April 22nd, shortly after 1:15 AM, police were called to a single vehicle collision at Cedar Hill Cross Road and Cadboro Bay Road. On arrival, police found the vehicle had run over the median and the driver appeared under the influence of alcohol. After a breath demand, two samples were provided, both of which Continue Reading
On April 10th, police received a report of Fraud in the 2100 block of Foul Bay Road. The complainant reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from BC Health and that they owed money for unpaid Health Care Premiums. Investigation showed that it was a legitimate collections agency acting on behalf of the Continue Reading
On April 1st, 2019, The Oak Bay Police attended to a report of graffiti to a pumping station in the Henderson Area. The station was covered in graffiti both inside and outside. No suspect has been identified. On April 1st, 2019, Oak Bay Police received a report of a theft from two vehicles which had Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to theft of property at the Oak Bay Marina. The owner reported that a number of items had been taken from his boat. The items taken are estimated to be valued at over $1000.00. It appears the suspect targeted specific areas of the boat. At this time no suspects Continue Reading
In the early morning hours of March 18th, just after 4:30am, a resident in the Harling Point area of Oak Bay witnessed two males rummaging through her unlocked pickup truck that was parked in her driveway. The resident yelled at the two males and they were last seen running towards Crescent Road. In the darkness, Continue Reading