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Stolen Coastal Salish Art Recovered

Oak Bay Police, in cooperation with the Victoria Police, have recovered the First Nations art piece that had been stolen from UVic.  The piece appears to be relatively undamaged, though it will have to be examined by a curator.  The piece is currently being held at the Oak Bay Police department and  will be turned over Continue Reading

First Nations Art Theft

On June 13, 2016 Oak Bay Police responded to the University of Victoria for a report of a Break and Enter to the Fraser building.  A vending machine and a few lockers had been broken into inside the building.  Also, a valued piece of First Nations Art was stolen.  The Oak Bay Police and Saanich Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release June 13-19, 2016

The Oak Bay Police Department responded to a total of 92 calls for service. June 13th, in the early morning hours a vending machine was broken into at the Fraser Building on the UVIC campus. Numerous food items were stolen. If there are any witnesses to the incident please contact the Oak Bay Police, Campus Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release May 30-June 5, 2016

On the 06 June, there were 11 calls for service and were routine in nature. On the 07 June, there were 11 calls for service, most were routine in nature, however, a residence was broken into and property stolen. The home was located in the Beach Dr / King George Terrace area. On the 08 Continue Reading

Suspicious Person, June 9 2016

On the 09 June, at approximately 5:27 PM, a 9 year old girl reported to police that she had been approached by an unknown male in the Henderson Rd area, near Townley St, in Oak Bay.   The male was in a car, which and stopped beside her, and call to her, through the open passenger Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release May 30 – June 5, 2016

On Monday, the 30 May, there were 14 routine calls for service. On Tuesday, the 31 May, there were 14 calls for service, including one complaint where furniture was stolen from the front lobby of a condominium complex in south Oak Bay, this file is still under investigation.  The remaining 13 calls were routine service calls. Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release May 23-29, 2016

On May 23, 2016 Oak Bay Police discovered a significant amount of mischief along Oak Bay Ave and the Bowker Creek area.  Along Oak Bay Ave numerous postal boxes and garbage bins were overturned and a manhole cover was removed posing a serious risk of injury.  Along Bowker Creek a number of large circular light Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release May 9-15, 2016

Monday, May 9th, (#16 – 1569):  A black 1981 motorcycle was stolen from the 1800 block of Christie Way. No suspects or witnesses. Tuesday, May 10th, (#16 – 1580):  A witness reported a possible impaired driver launching a boat at Cattle Point.  The investigating member attended the location and found the male driver in the Continue Reading

Prescription Drug Drop Off Day May 21 2016

Canadians are encouraged to participate in National Prescription Drug Drop-Off Day on Saturday, May 21, 2016.  This initiative aims to reduce the volume of prescription drugs available for misuse and inform the public of the harms associated with prescription drug abuse.  It also reminds Canadians that unused prescription drugs can be returned to local pharmacies Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release May 2-8, 2016

Monday, May 2nd , (#16 – 1455): Residential break and enter 500 block of Monterey Avenue. Unidentified suspect entered the house while homeowner was asleep. A number of items were taken. The matter is still being investigated. Monday, May 2nd , (#16 – 1456): Theft from auto in the 2100 block of Windsor Road. Unknown Continue Reading

Weekly Media Release April 25-May 1, 2016

On April 25th, police received a report of an attempted break and enter to a residence in north Oak Bay. The investigating officer confirmed that an attempt had been made to enter the rear door but that entry had not been gained. Investigation into this matter is ongoing. On April 28th, police were called to Continue Reading

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