On July 15th, the Oak Bay Police Department responded to two thefts, one at Oak Bay High School and the other at Oak Bay Recreation Centre. The female suspect stole personal items from each victim, however the suspect was caught on video surveillance. The police are continuing the investigation attempting to identify the suspect responsible Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 106 calls for service during this week. Oak Bay Police responded to eight abandoned 911 call this week. If you misdial, please do not hang up; stay on the line and let the 911 operators know that you are okay, so they do not have to spend time Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police have responded to 104 calls for service this week. Of note: On July 1st, police received a report of an impaired driver in the 1300 block of Beach Drive. The complainant felt the driver looked visibly intoxicated, however no license plate was obtained and when police responded to the area, the Continue Reading
Summer is upon us, which means open windows, doors and backyard activities. Please remember to secure your home when you leave, even if it is just for a couple of hours, and to secure your front door when you are busy in the backyard. Summer is prime for property criminals who canvass and look specifically Continue Reading
Oak Bay Police continue to receive reports of residents receiving calls from suspects pretending to be calling from the CRA and various banks. Although several media warnings continually go out, residents continue to provide their personal information to these callers over the phone. OBPD would like to remind residents that the CRA, credit card companies Continue Reading
On May 29th, police received a report of a theft of purse from a front yard in the 3000 block of Cadboro Bay Road. The complainant had been gardening and left her purse in the front yard while she went to the back. A culprit took the purse. Credit cards were later used in businesses Continue Reading
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