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 June 11th, police attended the 2300 block of Dunlevy for a report of a Break and Enter to a residence. The break in occurred while the homeowners were away although being checked on by a relative. Ice cream bars and jewellery stolen. Point of entry is unknown. This matter is still under investigation and Continue Reading
On June 3rd, police received a report of Mischief in the 2400 block of McNeill Ave. Sometime over the weekend, someone marked the complainant’s van with graffiti (tagged). The tag “pork” was written in green paint. If you recognize this tag and know the author, contact police. On June 6th, police received a report of 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
On April 10th, police received a report of Fraud in the 2100 block of Foul Bay Road. The complainant reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from BC Health and that they owed money for unpaid Health Care Premiums. Investigation showed that it was a legitimate collections agency acting on behalf of the Continue Reading
On April 1st, 2019, The Oak Bay Police attended to a report of graffiti to a pumping station in the Henderson Area. The station was covered in graffiti both inside and outside. No suspect has been identified. On April 1st, 2019, Oak Bay Police received a report of a theft from two vehicles which had Continue Reading