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
The Oak Bay Police Department is accepting applications for the exciting and challenging volunteer position of Reserve Constable. The volunteer-based program is looking for individuals with an interest in law enforcement, crime prevention and community service. Through the OBPD Reserve Constable Program, volunteers will benefit from their experiences working alongside our police officers in a Continue Reading
On July 27th there was a theft of tools from a house under construction on San Carlos Ave. A white pickup truck was seen leaving the area around 4 am, however no suspects have yet been identified. Investigation is ongoing. On July 29th there was an attempted break and enter to a house in the Continue Reading
Monday, July 20th A back pack was placed in an unlocked locker at the Oak Bay Recreation Centre. An unidentified suspect entered the locker room and removed the back pack and all the contents. The incident is still under investigation while the surveillance video is reviewed in an effort to identify a suspect. The back Continue Reading
On July 13th police attended to a residential break and enter on Zela Street. The glass window by the front door was smashed to gain entry. Jewellery and medication was stolen from inside the house. The home owners had been away at the time of the B&E. Saanich Police Forensic Identification Unit attended. The case is Continue Reading
Recently the Oak Bay Police have received complaints from residents in the Greater Victoria area as well as some Ontario residents, advising that they have received a phone call where the caller is stating he is an investigator with the Canada Revenue Agency. The caller states that taxes are owed by the resident and if Continue Reading