The purpose of the crime beat is to educate and inform the public about some of the property crime trends occurring in North Delta and other files of interest. It is submitted weekly by the Delta Police Department. If you see anything occurring that you believe to be suspicious, call 911 for in progress crimes and emergencies or 604-946-4411 for other assistance.
The following are some of the calls Delta Police responded to in the previous week:
• Aug. 21, 2:19 p.m., 11100 Fuller Cres.: Complainant reported that they had been the victim of fraud through Twitter and PayPal. Over a period of three months the complainant had provided $18,000 to a person they believed to be a country music star. Police provided the complainant with a file number and spoke at length to the complainant regarding computer fraud. The complaint will attempt to recoup the loss through the credit card company and PayPal.
• Aug. 21, 3:01 p.m., 11700-block 86th Ave.: A late report was received of an electric bike stolen sometime over the past two weeks. The bike, which has duct tape holding the seat together, was left unlocked in front of the complainant’s residence.
• Aug. 23, 5:25 a.m., 8400-block 112th St.: Complainant reported that while they were sleeping someone had entered their residence through an unlocked door and stolen their wallet containing personal and bank cards. Police later received a call from the complainant informing them the wallet was located, having fallen out of their pocket while they working in the basement.
• Aug. 23, 6:03 a.m., 11700-block 86th Ave.: Complainant reported their vehicle had been entered sometime overnight through an open back window. The complainant’s wallet, containing personal and bank cards, and a garage door opener were stolen. The suspects accessed the garage with the opener and stole several items. The bank informed the complainant that an attempt had been made without success to use their bank card.
• Aug. 23, 12:13 p.m., 11500-block 94th Ave.: Complainant reported that sometime overnight their vehicle parked on the street was entered and rummaged through, with small change stolen. As there was no damage to the vehicle it was likely left unlocked.
• Aug. 23, 12:20 p.m., 6600-block Albion Way: Complainant reported their identity had been used online to make applications to Manulife, MOGO Money, Credit Well and Borrow Well. One of the companies had identified the application as being fraudulent and informed the complainant. As there has been no mail theft the complainant believes their personal information has been compromised online. No financial loss to the complainant.
• Aug. 23, 3:10 p.m., Highway 17: Several trailers parked in an unfenced compound had the plastic seals securing the doors removed and were entered. Approximately $500 in woman’s clothing was stolen from one of the trailers.
• Aug. 23, 9:25 p.m., 8200-block 110th St.: The complainant reported they had lost their bank card and that bank security had informed them that deposits and withdrawals had been made at various banking locations in the Lower Mainland. The suspects had fraudulently withdrawn $8,500 from the complainant’s account. Bank security and police are attempting to identify the suspects.
• Aug. 25, 5:27 p.m., 3800-block 46A St.: Complainant reported they had deposited $20 to a person via email in order to secure concert tickets. The complainant was then to meet the seller and provide another $250 to receive the tickets. The meeting did not materialize and the complainant realized they were the victim of fraud.
• Aug. 26, 10:36 a.m., 11700-block 83rd Ave.: Complainant reported their vehicle stolen while it was parked at their residence. The vehicle — which was left on, unlocked, and warming up — was unattended. The vehicle is described as a silver sedan containing $2,500 worth of landscaping tools.
• Aug. 26, 4:29 p.m., 10600-block Burbank Dr.: Report from complainant indicated that while they were out for lunch suspects broke into their residence and stolen several items, including a laptop computer, jewellery, and both U.S. and Canadian currency. Suspects entered the residence through a back window and then accessed the door.
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