The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 61 calls for service that week.

January 3, 2023, at 9:00pm, an Oak Bay Police Department officer was conducting traffic enforcement along the 800 block of Beach Drive. As they conducted enforcement a Ford Mustang was observed travelling over 100km/h in a 40km/h zone. The vehicle was stopped, and the 31-year-old male driver of the vehicle was issued a Violation Ticket for Excessive Speed under S.148(1) for $368 dollars and his vehicle was impounded for seven days. (OB 2023-28)

January 4, 2023, at approximately 8:50 pm, an Oak Bay Police Department officer was conducting mobile patrol on Mackenzie Ave north of the University of Victoria. The officer observed a vehicle travelling westbound at a high rate of speed. The officer observed that the radar showed the vehicle was travelling at 93 km/h in a 50 km/h zone. The Officer pulled the vehicle over and while speaking to the male driver detected a smell of alcohol on his breath. A roadside breath demand resulted in the 42-year-old male given a 3-day Immediate Roadside Prohibition licence suspension, had his vehicle impounded and was issued $368 dollars in fines for Excessive speed under S 148(1). (OB 2023-34)

January 5, 2023, the Oak Bay Police Department attended a residential break and enter at a garage in the 2000 block of Kings Rd. The complainant reported an unknown suspect entered their garage and stole several tools. The suspect stole a Dewalt drill, bits and other associated items totaling approximately $400.00 dollars in value. The complainant later reported that a men’s mountain bike and helmet was also missing. The value was estimated at $1,500.00. While the officer was conducting their investigation, the complainant was contacted by Victoria Police Department to report that they had located their property in Victoria. The property was returned to complainant. (OB 2023-37)

If you have information regarding these or any crime, phone Oak Bay Police at 250-592-2424 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

Sgt. Manuel MONTERO Oak Bay Police Department