Woman suffers dog bite
Oak Bay Police were called to the 600 block of Falkland Road on April 20 after an elderly woman was knocked down and bitten by an off-leash dog. The woman was taken by ambulance to hospital. Victoria Animal Control were called to investigate. The dog owners were cooperative and the victim is expected to make a full recovery.
Crowbar assault on the Avenue
On April 21 police were called to the 2000 block of Oak Bay Avenue for a report of an assault with a weapon. Police arrived and determined that a woman had an argument with her common-law partner and attacked him with a crowbar. He sustained cuts to his scalp. The woman was arrested and spent the night in cells. She was released on conditions the next day.
Vehicle damaged overnight
On April 16, police were called to the 900 block of Foul Bay Road for a report of vandalism to vehicle that occurred sometime over night. The vehicle appeared to have been keyed, the tires were slashed, and the rear window wiper was ripped off. The matter is still under investigation.
Agitation attributed to health
Police apprehended a male on April 16 after they were to the 2000 block of Oak Bay Avenue for a report of a disturbance. The male was visiting a neighbouring apartment when he began to get agitated and started throwing furniture around and smashing windows. Police attended and apprehended him under the Mental Health Act. He was taken to the hospital.
Aggressive panhandler moved along
On April 19 police were called to the 2100 block of Oak Bay Avenue for an aggressive panhandler. The male was asking people for cigarettes on private property. He became aggressive with staff when they asked him to leave. Police arrived and the male willingly departed without incident.
Bowling club broken into
On April 20 police were called to the Lawn Bowling Club at Carnarvon Park for a reported Break and Enter that occurred sometime overnight. Culprits forced entry into the building and made off with a small amount of cash and an iPad. File is still under investigation.
Police ask anyone with information on these or any crime, to call Oak Bay police at 250-592-2424 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
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