The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 78 calls for service this week. ILLEGAL BEACHFIRE On March 31, 2026 at approximately 1:21 a.m., police observed an illegal beach fire at the north end of Willows Beach near Cattle Point. Officers spoke with a small group of people at the scene. The fire was extinguished and Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 63 calls for service this week. DANGEROUS DRIVING On March 29, 2026, shortly after 6:15 p.m., Oak Bay Police responded to a report of Dangerous Driving after a vehicle followed another for approximately 15 minutes and attempted to collide with it. The affected driver attended the Oak Bay Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 71 calls for service this week. IMPAIRED OPERATION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE On March 9, 2026, shortly after 11:15 p.m., an Oak Bay Police officer conducting proactive impaired driving enforcement along Foul Bay Road, stopped a vehicle in the 1800 block of Fort Street in Victoria. The driver Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 76 Hit and Run – Property Damage On March 8, 2026, Oak Bay Police responded to a report of a hit and run involving property damage that is believed to have occurred overnight at the intersection of Townley Street and Henderson Road. Officers located a damaged fire hydrant and stop sign, with Continue Reading
Oak Bay, B.C. – At approximately 4:12 p.m. on February 23, 2026, Oak Bay Police officers were called to the 3300-block of Norfolk Road following a report of a break and enter at a residence. One suspect has been arrested and charged, thanks to a coordinated response from multiple police departments and strong community support. Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 71 Impaired Driving Enforcement A driver was issued a 90 day Immediate Roadside Prohibition following an impaired driving investigation conducted in the 3300 block of Richmond Road on the evening of February 12, 2026. The vehicle was impounded for 30 days and the driver’s licence was seized. The enforcement operation was conducted Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 75 IMPAIRED DRIVING ENFORCEMENT On the evening of January 31, Police conducted a roadblock targeting impaired drivers in south Oak Bay. Police suspended a 24-year-old novice driver who had a Class 7 license after they were found to be driving with alcohol in their blood. Police would like to remind the public Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 59 THEFT OF E-BIKES A Victoria man was arrested following the theft of two e‑bikes from a residential garage in Oak Bay. One of the stolen e‑bikes was recovered after being located abandoned nearby, and the second was later located in Victoria with the assistance of Victoria Police. Oak Bay Police also Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 85 THEFT OF BIKE On January 13, 2026, at approximately 8:45 p.m., police received a report of a stolen e-bike from the 1400 block of Monterey Avenue. The owner had parked a white Volt e-bike, equipped with a child seat and a grey helmet, at the bike rack around 9:30 a.m. and Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 75 THEFT OF OUTDOOR STATUE Between late morning and mid-afternoon on January 5, a 200-pound cast-iron Easter Island style statue valued at approximately $200 was stolen from outside a residence in the 1000 block of Transit Road. An officer attended the following morning and conducted neighbourhood inquiries, including checks for nearby CCTV Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 70 IMPAIRED DRIVER Oak Bay Police continued focused enforcement for impaired driving during and following the holiday season as part of proactive efforts to ensure public safety. On January 3, 2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers conducted an impaired driving check stop on Oak Bay Avenue. A driver was issued a three-day Continue Reading
Calls for Service: 53 Fraudulent Cheque and Gift Card Scam On December 28, officers responded to a report of a fraudulent cheque and gift card scam. The victim was contacted via social media by an individual claiming to offer financial support. After receiving a fraudulent e-cheque, the victim purchased gift cards as requested and later Continue Reading