On April 19th, an Apple Watch was located in Oak Bay and brought to the OBPD front counter. If you lost your Apple Watch and can prove that you are the rightful owner of this watch please come by the Oak Bay Police Department. (OBPD file 2022-1088) On April 19th, a complainant reported that he Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department is accepting resumes for our Reserve Constable Program. The next class is scheduled to begin in September 2022. We have one position open. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 20th, 2022 at 4:00pm. Oak Bay Reserve Constables are volunteers. They provide support to the regular police members and provide Continue Reading
On April 13th a complainant contacted the OBPD to report that she was the victim of an Amazon fraud over the phone in the amount of $955. The complainant quickly contacted her bank and the bank was able to reimburse her the money. They are now investigating the matter. Unfortunately this type of fraud is Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 74 calls for service this week. Lost Ring! Request for anyone in the Mt. Joy / Beach Drive area of Oak Bay to keep their eyes open for a lost ruby ring. Ruby is set in yellow gold with two side stones. Ring was lost on or about Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 93 calls for service this week. On March 27, Oak Bay members were dispatched to the area of Haultain St and Richmond Rd. to assist Saanich Police members for a report of a male waving a knife. Oak Bay members were first to arrive on scene and determined Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 62 calls for service this week. This week officers charged 6 drivers with using an electronic device while driving, which carries a fine of $386 and four driver penalty points. On March 22, 2022, Oak Bay Police attended a residence in the 2700 Block of Cadboro Bay Rd. Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 57 calls for service this week. March is distracted driving month and the Oak Bay Police were cracking down on driver’s using electronic devices. During the week, police charged 14 drivers’ with using an electronic device while driving, which carries a fine of $368 and four driver penalty Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 74 calls for service this week. On March 6th, an Oak Bay Police member was called to assist Sidney RCMP members with an impaired driving investigation that required a Drug Recognition Expert. The Oak Bay Police Department has three DRE trained members who are regularly called to assist Continue Reading
On March 2, an Oak Bay Police member was conducting traffic enforcement in the area of Cadboro Bay Rd near Lansdowne Rd when a pickup truck was observed revving it’s engine and drifting in it’s lane travelling Northbound on Cadboro Bay Rd. A traffic stop was conducted, and the driver was given a ticket for Continue Reading
On February 23rd, police responded to a residence for a victim who had been assaulted by a 27 year old male who is known to him. The victim received a significant injury to his face as well as a broken wrist. The assailant was taken into custody as soon as police arrived and is now Continue Reading
On February 14th, 2022, Oak Bay Police received a report of an online scam. A local resident was searching for a motorhome and came across a listing on Craigslist. A wire transfer was sent in the amount of $16,000 to purchase the motorhome. The sale is believed to be fraudulent. Matter is still under investigation. Continue Reading