FEATURED CRIME
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Elder Financial Abuse
Elder financial abuse is a hidden crime affecting many older adults, often at the hands of those they trust most, like family, caregivers, or friends. This abuse can include unauthorized use of their money, sudden large bank withdrawals, unexpected changes in living conditions, or disappearance of valuable belongings. Sadly, many victims feel isolated or afraid to speak up.
If you know of someone who might be experiencing financial a...
MISSING PERSONS
Emma Fillipoff
Today marks the 12 year anniversary of Emma Fillipoff‘s disappearance. VicPD Major Crimes Unit continues to investigate and follow up on tips from the public.
Advocates and Emma Fillipoff’s family enlisted the expertise of a forensic artist and worked to create an age-progressed composite of the individual known as the “Green Shirt Guy.” This effort, based on decade-old CCTV footage, aims to generate new leads in Emma’s disappearance.
...COLD CASES
Murder of Cheri Smith
Saanich Police are still seeking anyone who might have information to solve the 1990 Murder of 18 year old Cheri Smith.
The badly decomposed body of 18 year-old Cheri Lynn Smith was found dumped in the underbrush of a Saanich regional park. Cheri had been savagely beaten to death and was six months pregnant at the time. Her unknown murderer has never been brought to just...