On February 7, 2022, Oak Bay Police responded to a report of a break and enter that occurred between the evening of Friday February 4, 2022, and the morning of February 7, 2022, near the 2000 block of Cotswold Rd. Sometime over the weekend, unknown suspects forced their way into the secured garage area of Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department has just launched a community survey to gather public input that will be used to determine our policing priorities for the next three years (2023-2026). Based on those priorities, the Police Department will identify initiatives to address the community’s priorities. The initiatives will be implemented throughout the three years with Continue Reading
On February 2, 2022, an Oak Bay Police Officer located a prohibited driver behind the wheel of her car in South Oak Bay. The officer knew the 19 year old female driver was prohibited because he had arrested her exactly one month before for the same offence. OPBD is hopeful this driver will make better Continue Reading
On January 23rd, just after 0300 hrs, a taxi driver called the OBPD to report a fare fraud of just under $50. The female occupant exited the taxi advising that she was going to go get money. Instead she left the area and did not return to pay for her fare. The female was described Continue Reading
OB File #2022-164 On Monday, January 17th, a patrol member attended the 900 block of Foul Bay Road regarding a mischief incident. The homeowner reported at approximately 2 p.m. he heard a bang and thought it might be one of his kids that caused the noise. He realized later when he looked at this front Continue Reading
On January 10th a complainant reported their EV charging cable was stolen overnight in the 2000 block of Cavendish Ave. The cable was plugged into their electric vehicle at the time. Unfortunately, there was no CCTV to help in identifying the person responsible. (OBPD file 2022-88) On January 10th a complainant living in the 2000 Continue Reading
OB File #2022-42 On Tuesday, January 4th a patrol member noted an expired decal on a vehicle in the 200 block of King George Terrace. The vehicle was followed to the homeowner’s residence. Police records confirmed the decal was expired and the patrol member issued a violation ticket for no insurance to the registered owner. Continue Reading
OB File #2021-3978 On Thursday, December 23rd, the Oak Bay Police set up a check stop at Cadboro Bay Road and Eastdowne Road. A vehicle approached the roadblock, and the officer could smell liquor emanating from the driver. An ASD was administered which showed a “WARN” reading. The driver was issued a 24-hour driving prohibition Continue Reading
OB File #2021-3866 On Monday, December 13th, a patrol member while on routine patrol in the 2900 block of Foul Bay Road observed a speeding vehicle travelling northbound. The radar showed a reading of 113 km/hr in a posted 50 km/hr zone. The driver was issued a violation ticket for excessive speed (over 60km’s), which Continue Reading
OB File #2021-3793 On Monday, December 6th, the Oak Bay Police Department received a theft from motor vehicle complaint in the 3300 block of Woodburn Avenue. The vehicle appeared to be unlocked and parked on the street. The suspect stole a small solar panel and a few CD’s. Total value of the theft is approximately Continue Reading
OB File #2021-3711 On Monday, November 29th, a local resident lost a Tiffany bracelet with three diamonds attached to it near her home in the 2500 block of Dunlevy Street. The bracelet is valued at $1100.00. OB File #2021-3720 On Tuesday, November 30th, the Oak Bay Police received a report of some cut out decorations Continue Reading
OB File #2021-3661 On Wednesday, November 24th, a patrol member was on routine patrol in the 1400 block of Newport when he observed a vehicle driving at a high rate of speed southbound on Newport Avenue. A vehicle stop was conducted near Windsor Park and the member noted smoke billowing out under the front hood. Continue Reading