On October 16th the Oak Bay Police received a report of a suspected arson at the public washrooms at Quimper Street Park. Police attended, preceded by Oak Bay Fire Department, to find the building damaged by the fires that had been set in the garbage cans and towel dispensers. There are no witnesses or suspects Continue Reading
On October 7th the Oak Bay Police received a report of a theft that occurred in the 2200 block of Oak Bay Avenue at a business. It is believed that the suspect entered the business and removed the cash float while the workers were downstairs. On October 8th the Oak Bay Police received a report Continue Reading
On September 16th, police were called to a business on Oak Bay Ave. for a report of Theft Under $5000 that occurred sometime in the last few days. An unknown person entered the business while the staff were busy and took an iPad and “Square” payment stand valued at $900. On September 16th, police were Continue Reading
Oak Bay Police responded to 102 calls for service. On September 8th, the Oak Bay Police Department received several complaints regarding a large party in the area of Foul Bay Road and Carnarvon Road. Police attended and learned from the resident that they had been trying to shut down the party and requested police assistance. Continue Reading
2019-Sept-03 an Oak Bay member was making routine patrols when he observed a vehicle speeding and swerving in Saanich, just outside Oak Bay. A vehicle stop was conducted and it was determined that the driver had too much to drink. A 90-day driving suspension and a 30-day impound was issued. 2019-Sept-03 the Oak Bay Police Continue Reading
Date: September 9th, 2019 On Sunday, September 1st, a resident’s 2 year old cat returned home on Deal Street in Oak Bay. The cat appeared very ill. The owner took the cat to the vet and it was discovered that it had been shot with, what is believed to be, a pellet gun. Sadly, Continue Reading
Sunday August 25th, suspect(s) attempted to gain entry to a home by way of a pre-existing broken ground floor window in the 2700 block of Lincoln Rd. Fortunately the home alarm activated and police responded immediately. No entry was gained and nothing was stolen. Sunday August 25th, an intoxicated female broke into her ex-boyfriend’s residence Continue Reading
Oak Bay Police attended to 103 calls for service this week. Of note are the following: Monday August 19th, a protester at Cattle Point was arrested when he tried to make a “citizens arrest” on the Environment Minister who was making a federal announcement. The male was held briefly and later released with no charges Continue Reading
On August 12th the Oak Bay Police Department were dispatched to a Break and Enter that had just occurred and both of their vehicles had been stolen. One vehicle was recovered shortly after in Victoria and the second vehicle was recovered in Victoria the next day. Oak Bay members are currently investigating including the review Continue Reading
August 7th, Oak Bay Police received a suspicious circumstance report in the 900 blk of St. Patrick St. The complainant reported that someone was knocking on her front door and when she turned on the outside light a male ran towards the backyard. Search was negative for the male. August 7th and 8th, OBPD received Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police have responded to 88 calls for service this week. Of note: On July 31st 2019, Oak Bay Police conducted a stop check in the 3700 block of Cadboro Bay Road. One driver was found to be impaired by alcohol and issued a 90 day driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded Continue Reading
On July 23rd, police were called to a business in the 2100 Block of Oak Bay Avenue for a Fraud Over $5000 involving one of the employees. Police attended and arrested the male before releasing him on a Promise to Appear. The male will appear in court in September. On July 23rd, police pulled over Continue Reading