Conservation Officers believe that the cougar that was tranquilized and relocated from the James Bay area was most likely the same as that reported to have been in the south Oak Bay area earlier in the week. While it is unlikely that there is a cougar in the Oak Bay area at this time, Vancouver Island Continue Reading
On October 2nd, 2015 at 0809 hrs the Oak Bay Police Department received two apparently credible reports of a cougar in the backyards of residences in the 800 block of Linkleas Ave and Byng St’s. Police and a Conservation Officer searched the area but did not locate an animal. This is the fourth similar call Continue Reading
There have been several reports over the past two days of a possible cougar sighting in the south Oak Bay area. Police currently investigating, Conservation Officer and local schools have been notified. Residents are asked to be mindful regarding children and small pets.
On Sunday, September 27, 2015 at 1:00 pm the British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial Service, hosted by the Oak Bay Police Department and BC Corrections, will take place at the British Columbia Legislature grounds. The British Columbia Law Enforcement Memorial Service coincides with the National Police & Peace Officers’ Memorial held in Ottawa on the Continue Reading
On September 14th a victim called police to report he lent his car to a person he just met. The suspect never returned and the vehicle was later recovered in Victoria. No charges to be pursued by the victim. On September 15th a speeding vehicle was stopped on Henderson Road. An odour of liquor was noted on Continue Reading
Citizens are once again reminded about phone calls being made to residents from someone purporting to be from the Canada Revenue Agency. The caller states that there are outstanding amounts due immediately and that the police will be contacted if payment is not made immediately. Often there is also reference to an outstanding warrant. The caller Continue Reading
On September 3rd at 1:10 am a couple were asleep in their residence on Thompson Ave when they were awakened by the sound of breaking glass. The husband checked the residence but did not observe anything unusual and went back to bed. Approximately one hour later the couple were again awakened, this time by someone Continue Reading
With September just upon us, schools across the province will soon be opening their doors to students and BC’s drivers will need to adjust their habits accordingly. Beginning next week, school zones will be in effect, and there will be an increase in foot and vehicle traffic around schools and neighborhoods, including school buses before and Continue Reading
Monday, August 24th – Some construction tools including a paint sprayer were stolen from a house under construction in South Oak Bay overnight. There are no suspects at this time. Thursday, August 27th – An officer noted a vehicle exceeding the posted rate of speed on Beach Drive near the Victoria Golf Club. The member stopped the Continue Reading
During the early morning hours of August 17th unknown persons forcibly entered the secure underground parking area of 1280 Newport Ave. Two electric bikes were stolen, one described as a Pedego electric 28 City Commuter ST. It is black with a brown seat and valued at $3195. The other was an I-Go electric bike, white in Continue Reading
This morning at approximately 6:45 am, the Oak Bay Police received three credible reports of a cougar being sighted in the area of Musgrave St and Dewdney St. Police searched the area thoroughly with no success. The Oak Bay Parks department has placed advisory signs around Uplands Park as it is suspected that the cat Continue Reading
On August 4th, there were 3 thefts from vehicles reported to police. A wallet was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 2400 block of Cadboro Bay Rd; an iPod was stolen from an unlocked vehicle in the 2200 block of Windsor Rd, and a vehicle was broken into in the 2500 block of Epworth Continue Reading