On September 16th, police responded to a report of a male consuming liquor on Foul Bay Road beside the liquor store. The investigating member located the intoxicated male drinking a bottle of rum, arrested the 62 year old male for public intoxication and transported him to cells to sober up. On September 18th, a new Continue Reading
Beach Drive will be closed for the Tour de Victoria between 10:00am and 2:00pm. Please go to the event website for additional information: http://www.tourdevictoria.com/
Over this past week Oak Bay Police members responded to 106 calls for service. Of those 106 services calls, there were 3 residential break and enters, 2 frauds, 2 assaults, and 5 thefts reported to police. In addition, there were also a number of bylaw, animal, property, Liquor and false alarm complaints reported to police. Continue Reading
During the week of September 2nd – 8th, 2013 the Oak Bay Police responded to 94 calls for assistance. Break & Enter: On September 6th police responded to a break and enter to a business located in the 2100 block of Oak Bay Ave. The unknown culprit smashed a portion of the window, reached in Continue Reading
During the week of August 26, 2013 to Sept 01, 2013 the Oak Bay Police Dept responded to 89 calls for service. Third Times a Charm: On August 27th an Oak Bay resident in the 2000 block of Goldsmith Street reported a break and enter to an unlocked shed. A small amount of property was Continue Reading
On September 3rd, 2013, the Oak Bay Police Department will launch a new, innovative program to encourage cyclists who don’t wear bike helmets because they don’t own one, to buy one in lieu of receiving a violation ticket for riding without a helmet. Operation Headstart has been developed to “get helmets on heads” says Cst. Continue Reading
Over this past week, Oak Bay Police responded to 94 calls for service. Of those 94 service calls, one residential break and enter, and four thefts from vehicles were reported. The residential break and enter occurred as a result of the home owner leaving the garage door partially open, allowing easy access to the garage. Continue Reading
Overnight August 7-8 five vehicles were reported to have been entered in the Hampshire Rd / St Ann St / Bowker Ave / Cavendish St area. All vehicles were parked on the street or in driveways and all were unlocked. Some had expensive items stolen. Residents are again asked to lock unattended vehicles at all Continue Reading
Recently Statistics Canada released the results of their study of the 2012 crime severity statistics. The report focused on crime severity statistics for the 297 communities in Canada with populations of 10,000 or more residents. The Oak Bay results were encouraging as we continued to rank amongst the safest communities in Canada. Our total crime Continue Reading
On July 25th, a male wearing a mask entered a bank in the 2000 block of Cadboro Bay Road. He was advised by staff to leave, which he did. Subsequent investigation identified the 33 year old male and determined he suffered from a mental illness and had no criminal intent. On July 25th, a female Continue Reading
On July 23rd, family reported 55 year old Wayne GERBER missing. On July 28th, Mr. GERBER attended the Oak Bay Police office after learning of the report. Oak Bay Police wish to thank the various media organizations and members of the public that fanned out the missing person report.
The Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police (CACP) has learned that it’s name is being used in a computer scam. Individuals report a frozen computer, or they have been locked-out of their computers, after receiving pop-up messages warning that the computer has been associated with pornography. Likewise, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) and the Continue Reading