The Oak Bay Police Department responded to 50 calls for service this week.

Three Day Immediate Roadside Driving Prohibition

On January 1, 2024, at 19:53 pm, the Oak Bay Police Department were conducting a Counterattack Road Check in the 3000 block of Foul Bay Rd., targeting impaired drivers. A 19-year-old man drove up the road check. The driver had a smell of an alcoholic beverage on his breath and as a result police demanded the driver provide a sample of his breath into a roadside screening device. The subsequent reading on the Approved Screening Device (ASD) was a “Warn”, indicating that the driver’s blood alcohol content was between 60 – 99 milligrams of alcohol in 100 milliliters of blood. The driver was issued a 3 Day Immediate Roadside Prohibition, and his vehicle was impounded for 3 days. (OB 2024-5)

Assist Coast Guard

On January 4, 2024, the Oak Bay Police were on foot patrol when they observed a beached sailboat in the area of Willows Beach. The owner was unhurt and not in need of assistance at the time. Police contacted the Joint Rescue Coordination Center, the Canadian Coast Guard and the RCMP Ship Riders to advise of the beached boat. The Coast Guard has taken on the lead investigation in this matter. (OB 2024-28 & 2024-38)

Theft from Motor Vehicle

During the week, there were three thefts from motor vehicle files, all of which occurred in the late night, early morning hours. Small amounts of money and personal items were stolen. Police would like to remind the public to lock vehicle doors and remove all valuables from your vehicle when not in use. Police will be continuing patrols during those times and are requesting the public’s assistance in reporting suspicious activity. (OB 2024-29 & 2024-30 & 2024-39)

If you have information regarding these or any other crimes in Oak Bay, please phone the police department at 250-592-2424 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS)