On July 10th, police stopped a vehicle with a burnt out headlight on Cadboro Bay Road near Cotswold. The driver exhibited signs of impairment. A breath demand was made, samples were provided and a “FAIL” registered each time. The driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and the vehicle was impounded for 90 days.

On July 14th, police were called to Beach Drive near Somass Dr where a northbound bus had sideswiped a parked luxury vehicle. The northbound bus driver was trying to avoid a southbound bus when the collision occurred. There was little damage to the bus. A violation ticket was issued to the northbound driver.

On July 14th, police attended to the parking lot of a bank on Oak Bay Avenue where a parked vehicle had gas syphoned from it. The owner had gone into the bank and upon their return to the vehicle noticed the gas door open. Approximately a half tank of gas was missing.

On July 14th, police received a report of Mischief (tire slashing) that occurred on July 11th and again on July 14th while a vehicle was parked on Wessex Close near Henderson Rd. The police are seeking the public’s assistance on this.

On July 16th, Oak Bay Police located and detained a youth believed to be associated to three other youth responsible for Mischief (Tagging) on the Saanich side of Haultain Street. The youth was turned over to Saanich Police and all four youths have now admitted their involvement. They will likely be diverted from the court system to alternative measures.

On July 16th, police were called to a residence on Carnarvon Street where the owners noticed a young male in their back yard staring at flowers. Upon arrival, police found an intoxicated youth. The youth was turned over to his parents.

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