Week of August 18–24, 2025
The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 68 calls for service during this reporting period.
Excessive Speed
On August 21, 2025, at approximately 11:27 p.m., officers were conducting stationary speed enforcement in the 700-block of Beach Drive. A northbound vehicle was observed travelling significantly above the posted speed limit of 40 km/h. Radar confirmed the vehicle’s speed at 94 km/h. The vehicle was impounded, and the driver was issued a violation ticket for Excessive Speed under Section 148 of the Motor Vehicle Act. (File 25-2356)
Cyclist Struck
On August 22, 2025, at approximately 12:07 p.m., police responded to a report of a cyclist struck near the intersection of Newport Avenue and St. David St. Emergency Health Services and Oak Bay Fire Department attended and treated the cyclist for minor cuts and abrasions.
Witnesses reported a white SUV travelling southbound on Newport Avenue sideswiped the cyclist and continued without stopping. The bicycle became caught on the vehicle and was dragged a short distance before the vehicle left the scene. The bicycle sustained minor damage to the handlebars and front wheel.
Anyone with information or video footage of the incident is asked to contact OBPD. (File 25-2359)
Counterfeit Bank Note
On August 22, 2025, a local financial institution contacted Oak Bay Police to report a counterfeit $100 bill identified by an automatic bill counter. The bill was part of a deposit from an unknown business location.
Upon inspection, the bill was determined to be counterfeit due to:
- An offset holographic overlay
- A clear window lacking security features
- Small print on the reverse side reading “Prop Mney”
Similar counterfeit bills bearing serial numbers GJR6710020 and GJR6710021 have been reported in other jurisdictions in British Columbia and across Canada. Business owners are reminded to verify large denomination bills and review security features with staff. Resources for identifying counterfeit currency are available at https://www.bankofcanada.ca/. (File 25-2360)
If you have information regarding these or any other incidents in Oak Bay, please contact the Oak Bay Police Department at 250-592-2424 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
