On March 23rd, 2012 at 2:40 pm, the Oak Bay Police Department attended at the public beach/park located in front of 3290 Beach Drive, Oak Bay for a report of a suspicious device washed up on the beach. The device appeared to be a pipe bomb with cell phone, 9 volt battery and two wire Continue Reading
During this last week, Oak Bay Police Department responded to 102 calls for service. Of those calls, there was only one reported “Theft from Auto”. On Monday morning, May 7, police responded to a report of a Break and Enter from a shop in the 2500 block of Estevan Avenue. The building had been entered Continue Reading
Oak Bay Police File 2012-1704 On the afternoon of May 9, 2012, Oak Bay Police responded to a report of a male assaulting a female in the 1200 block of Newport Avenue. The male had pushed the female over the trunk of a car and was punching her and pulling her hair. Witnesses driving by Continue Reading
Every month our support services constable summarizes the investigations and calls. These details provide an in depth details of what is going on in Oak Bay. During the month of April the Oak Bay Police generated 441 police file numbers. Highlights for the month: Robberies: 0 Break and Enters: 3 Mischiefs: 14 Theft from Autos: Continue Reading
Vacation is a time of fun and relaxation. Don’t let thieves ruin your time away. If you are planning an extended vacation, please contact the Oak Bay Police Department and let us now when are you planning on being away from your home. This service will hopefully provide Oak Bay residents with some peace of Continue Reading
During the week of April 29 – May 06, Oak Bay Police responded to 135 calls for service. Throughout this past week, a number of vehicles were broken into with electronics, sunglasses and money being the target. Police are encouraging members of the public to ensure your vehicles are locked, and expensive items removed from Continue Reading
On Thursday, April 26, 2012, Constable Eric Thompson and Constable Mike Klein Beekman of the Oak Bay Police Department were honored for their excellence in the apprehension and investigation of impaired driving offences in 2011. Both officers were named as members of Alexa’s Team for 2011. To be nominated for Alexa’s Team, police officers must Continue Reading
During the week of April 22-29 Oak Bay Police responded to 133 calls for service. Police caution that the “grandchild” scam is still prevalent and seniors need to be very cautious. Typically in this scam a caller phones a senior pretending to be their grandchild or other family member. The caller claims to need money Continue Reading
During the week of April 22-29 Oak Bay Police responded to 133 calls for service. Police caution that the “grandchild” scam is still prevalent and seniors need to be very cautious. Typically in this scam a caller phones a senior pretending to be their grandchild or other family member. The caller claims to need money Continue Reading
On Saturday, April 21, shortly after 11 am, The North Cowichan/Duncan RCMP responded to a call of a man who was reportedly passed out in a public area of downtown Duncan. Prior to police arrival, the man had walked away from the original location, after declining assistance from the British Columbia Ambulance Service. Officers patrolled Continue Reading
January 30th to February 5th, 2012 During the week from January 30th to February 5th, the Oak Bay Police Department responded to 127 calls for service. OB File# 2012-311- Break & Enter On January 30th, an apartment manager contacted the Oak Bay Police Department to report three of his laundry machines were damage overnight. The Continue Reading
This past week saw the members of the Oak Bay Police Department attend 82 calls for service. Among these calls were 3 driving under the influence of alcohol files, one traffic collision of note and several Break and Enters. On the morning of January 24, 2012, police were called to an apartment building on Elgin Continue Reading