On April 21st 2020, Police stopped a vehicle in the 3400 block of Henderson Road. The driver was found to be unlicensed. A violation ticket was issued, and the vehicle towed. (OB 2020-1243). On April 22nd 2020, Oak Bay Police received a report of a suspicious male in the 2000 block of Carnarvan Street. The Continue Reading
On April 13th, Police responded to a theft of a yacht from the Oak Bay Marina. Police located and boarded the yacht and took a male into custody. The male has been charged with numerous offences. (OB file 2020-1133) Theft from Autos for the Week: Overnight April 14th to 15th: one in the 3400 block Continue Reading
On April 6th, Oak Bay Police received a report of a break and enter to a garden shed in the 2900 block of Eastdowne Road. A grass trimmer and possibly some garden tools were stolen. Occurred over the past 10 days. Value $400.00. OB File 2020-1050. On April 8th, Oak Bay Police received a report Continue Reading
On March 30th the Oak Bay Police assisted OBFD with an Arson. Fire was set to the locked facility compound at Camosun College Lansdowne Campus resulting in significant property damage. Saanich had 2 similar incidences around the same date/time. A male suspect was identified and later arrested. Any information in relation to this file can Continue Reading
OB File #20-898: On March 23rd, the Oak Bay Police received a theft from auto report from an unlocked vehicle in the 2500 block of Wootton Crescent. The suspect stole a pair of sunglasses. OB File #914: On March 24th, the Oak Bay Police received a theft from auto complaint from two unlocked vehicles parked Continue Reading
The safety of Oak Bay residents and our personnel remains the top priority of the Oak Bay Police Department. In an emergency, always call 9-1-1. In the case of a non-emergency, please call (250) 592-2424. As a precautionary measure during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Oak Bay Police are limiting public access to the front counter. Continue Reading
OB File #20-84 On March 17th the Oak Bay Police received a report of a mischief in progress in the 2000 blk of Runnymede Place. The homeowner’s passage door with a glass insert was smashed by a small rock. A second incident occurred moments later across the street on Foul Bay Road in the jurisdiction Continue Reading
On March 9th a boat motor was turned into the Oak Bay Police Department after someone saw it fly out of a boat that was being towed by a vehicle. Please contact the Oak Bay Police at 250-592-2424 if this boat motor belongs to you (file 2020-741 refers). Theft from Autos for the Week: Overnight Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 89 calls for service this week. On Tuesday March 3, 2020, police responded to a possible B&E in the 1400 block of Beach Drive. Occupants heard noise outside their patio door overnight. Unknown at this time if entry was made or anything stolen. 2020-664 On Tuesday March 3rd, Continue Reading
Oak Bay Police Responded to five thefts from vehicles this week. On February 19th 2020, a resident in the 1000 block of Oliver Street advised Police that his vehicle had been broken into and some personal electronic items along with other property was stolen. The suspect smashed a window to gain access. Police were able Continue Reading
Over the past week three vehicles were reported to have been broken into and personal items stolen. The vehicles were parked on Goldsmith Rd., Upper Terrace, and Hampshire Rd. A gentle reminder to all to keep your car locked and remove all valuables from the vehicle when not use. (Oak Bay Police Files 2020-421/426/434) On Continue Reading
2020-371 On February 4th, police received a report from a resident of an apartment building that their bike was stolen from their storage locker. The investigation in this case is still ongoing. 2020-385 An unlocked vehicle parked at Camosun College parking lot was entered and a bag containing textbooks and a laptop were stolen. It Continue Reading