On August 21, police responded to a report of a residential break and enter on Byron Street. The crime was likely committed two days previously when the home was unoccupied for about 5 hours. Doors at the rear of the residence had been left unlocked; there was no sign of forced entry. Computer equipment valued Continue Reading
On August 22nd, at approximately 3:40 am, the Oak Bay Police responded to a call of a suspicious person near Kings Road. OBPD members located two suspicious males on bicycles in the area. The males, aged 27 and 29, were arrested and searched and a great deal of stolen property was located. Heroin drug paraphernalia Continue Reading
On August14th, Oak Bay Police received a report of a stolen camera from an unlocked vehicle overnight in the 700 block of Mountjoy Avenue, in Oak Bay. On August 15th, the Oak Bay Police were dispatched to a report of a bike theft. A homeowner stated that sometime over night two bikes were stolen from Continue Reading
On August 8th, Oak Bay Police received a report of a stolen child’s motorized Ford Black pickup truck from a residence backyard in the 2100 block of Fair Street, in Oak Bay. On August 10th, the Oak Bay Police Department conducted a roadblock on Beach Drive and Goodwin Street, in Oak Bay and a 90-day Continue Reading
On August 1st, the police received a report of a stolen bike tire from a locked bicycle in an underground parkade located in the 1200 block of Beach Drive. On August 4th, at 8:15 am a patrol member observed a seatbelt violation in the 3600 block of Cadboro Bay Road. The vehicle was pulled over Continue Reading
On July 25th, in the 1300 block of Beach Drive a driver was a 24-hr roadside suspension for consuming liquor between 0.50-0.59 mg%. Their driver’s licence was seized for 24 hours. On July 25th, a homeowner observed an intoxicated female on her property in the 2300 block of Oak Bay Avenue. Police attended and noted Continue Reading
On July 19th on Henderson Rd, a driver opened their door into the path of a passing cyclist. The 45-year-old male cyclist was initially unconscious but came to while being tended to by Oak Bay Fire Department. The cyclist was transported to hospital and released later that same afternoon with a concussion and bruising. Fortunately, the Continue Reading
On July 10th, police stopped a vehicle with a burnt out headlight on Cadboro Bay Road near Cotswold. The driver exhibited signs of impairment. A breath demand was made, samples were provided and a “FAIL” registered each time. The driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 90 days. On Continue Reading
Monday July 3, Police attended to a deer struck call in the 2900 block of Beach Drive. The deer was never located; however, police are reminding motorists to be cautious of deer running in front of moving vehicles. Tuesday July 4th, a report of a bicycle theft in the 1300 block of Beach Drive. Wednesday Continue Reading
Police made four seizures of small amounts of marihuana this week as people were found smoking in public places such as Bowker Creek Park and beaches. While the legalization of marihuana is frequently mentioned in the media, citizens are reminded that possession of cannabis remains illegal. None of the four noted above were charged but Continue Reading
UPDATE: OBPD File 17-1152 June 27, 2017 BACKGROUND: On April 25, 2017 shortly before 7:30 AM the Oak Bay Police responded to a 911 call originating from a home in the 2500 block of Esplanade, near Willows Beach in Oak Bay. Upon their arrival, police discovered a 45 year old woman, who was a resident Continue Reading
On January 19th police received four reports of vehicles being entered overnight. These occurred on Island Rd, Linkleas Ave and Lulie St. Items stolen included money, wallets and IPods. Police want to remind residents to not leave valuables in their vehicles. On June 21st police responded to a detached garage break and enter in the 100 Continue Reading