The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 62 calls for service this week. Theft from Vehicle On January 26, 2025, the Oak Bay Police received a report of a theft from a motor vehicle. The complainant reported that their vehicle had been parked in the 2700 block of Lincoln Rd. Sometime overnight, someone broke into Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 64 calls for service this week. Coffee with a Cop On January 15, 2025, officers attended the Monterey Center and hosted a “Coffee with a Cop” program for over an hour. This event was well received, allowing citizens to have various questions and concerns addressed by OBPD. There Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 57 calls for service this past week. Assault near Gyro Park On January 7, 2025, at approximately 4:30 PM, police responded to an assault that occurred on the beach between Gyro Park and the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. The complainant alleged he had spoken to a man regarding Continue Reading
A cougar was observed by Oak Bay Police at 7:15pm on Jan.7/25. Oak Bay Police are advising residents of this recent cougar sighting in Cadboro Bay, on the ocean side of the 3500 block of Beach Drive. This area is very close to the Oak Bay Yacht Club and Cadboro-Gyro Park. BC Conservation Officer Service Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 73 calls for service this week. Theft from Vehicle On December 30, 2024, the Oak Bay Police received a report of mischief and theft from a motor vehicle. The complainant reported that their vehicle, parked in the 2400 block of Florence St, had a window broken overnight, and Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 67 calls for service this week, marking a 15% increase in call volume compared to the Christmas week in the previous year. Officers dealt with a variety of incidents, including domestic disputes, mental health-related calls, and property crimes. Mischief On December 25, 2024, police responded to a mischief Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 60 calls for service this week. Immediate Roadside Prohibition On December 17th, 2024, at approximately 1:00 pm, an Oak Bay Police officer was in the 1300 block of Beach Drive conducting patrols. A vehicle was observed which appeared to have damaged rear taillights and a traffic stop ensued. Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 65 calls for service this week. Fraud Incident On December 14, 2024, the Oak Bay Police received a report of fraud. The complainant reported receiving a call from someone claiming to be from the “CRA,” demanding immediate payment for alleged outstanding accounts. The complainant sent $2,000 via courier Continue Reading
REQUEST FOR ASSISTANCE TO LOCATE MISSING PERSON OB 24-3491 FIRST NAME: Andrew (50 years of age) Description: 5’ 7”, 165 lbs, Short grey hair, green eyes. Andrew has been reported missing and is currently believed to be unhoused but is known to frequent the downtown core of the City of Victoria. If located, please Continue Reading
December 11, 2024 – The Oak Bay Police Department is committed to maintaining transparency and fostering public trust. In response to public interest and media requests, we are releasing a letter written by the Oak Bay Police Board to School District 61 (SD61), dated October 17, 2024. This letter addresses SD61’s inquiry regarding data relating Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 75 calls for service this week. Motor Vehicle Collision / Immediate Roadside Prohibition On December 2, 2024, at 1:01 am, the Oak Bay Police responded to a single vehicle collision in the 3200 block of Beach Dr. The vehicle had gone off road and struck a light post. Continue Reading
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 81 calls for service this week. Assault On November 27, 2024, the Oak Bay Police responded to an assault in progress in the 1700 block of Elgin Rd. Upon arrival, officers located two victims. One male victim had been punched several times in the back of the head, Continue Reading