Theft from unlocked vehicles is an ongoing phenomenon in Oak Bay but last week a resident was the victim of a rare break-and-enter when a thief smashed a window to gain access.
It was one of five thefts from vehicles reported to Oak Bay Police between Feb. 17 and Feb. 23.
On Wednesday, Feb. 19, a resident in the 1000-block of Oliver Street reported their vehicle was smashed into and personal electronic items and other property were missing.
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Oak Bay Police were able to locate some of the property in the Victoria area and one suspect was arrested.
Three more vehicle break-ins were also reported. The first two were on Wednesday, one in the 2300-block of Windsor Road where the suspect forced the driver-side door open, and the other an unlocked car in the 1800-block of Foul Bay Road.
On Saturday two residents in the 900-block of Deal Street reported their vehicles were entered overnight.
On Sunday, a bright orange Radwagon e-bike was reported stolen from outside Oak Bay Recreation Centre. The lock was removed and the bike taken shortly before 9 p.m.
The bike has a long tail for children to sit on and a black basket.
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There was also an unfortunate incident Thursday when someone appears to have jumped on the bumper of a car and forcibly detached the fender. It was the 1500-block of Clive Drive and no suspects have been identified.
