March is Fraud Awareness Month, and local Police encourage you to protect yourself from fraud by learning how to recognize it. Helpful information on common scams can be found at www.antifraudcentre.ca.

If you are unsure if you are being targeted for a scam, call Police and find out for sure. Better to be safe than sorry.

Anyone with information that may assist in identifying or locating the people responsible for these crimes are asked to call Police, or to remain anonymous call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip by clicking here.

Dear Suspect or Suspects…….

The owners of the 7 vehicles you spray painted on the evening of Tuesday March 7^th would like to know when you are going to turn yourself into Saanich Police and explain what made you carry out such an expensive crime.

As you went on your paint rampage through the Royal Oak Avenue neighborhood what were you hoping to achieve?

How about we paint a little picture for you? Attend the Saanich Police Department and clear your conscience, it will be easier in the long run not having to worry that somebody will do the right thing and speak out.

Visitors!!

In the event our wannabe artists don’t take us up on our advice, you can tell us anonymously who did this $30,000 worth of damage. You do not need to worry as we will keep you 100%anonymous. Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking here .

Saanich Police would like to identify the person shown in the pictures, as they are a suspect in a fraud file that happened in November 2022.

The person was responsible for fraudulently accessing the victims bank account and withdrew a total of $14,000.00.

The victim had responded to a fake text message purporting to be ICBC. The victim sent their bank details to the fraudster, who then was able to gain access to the victim’s accounts and steal the money.

Remember, NEVER send any banking or personal details to unsolicited text messages or emails.

If you know who the suspect is and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here.

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Central Saanich Police Service would like to identify the person in the pictures, as they are the suspect in a theft and fraud case.

The victim’s wallet was stolen from their workplace on West Saanich Road on February 18^th at around 12.30pm.  Along with the wallet, the suspect also stole lottery tickets and bus passes from the same location.

A credit card from the wallet was used at a gas station a few hours later and it was determined that the same person was involved in both crimes.

If you recognize this suspect and you wish to remain anonymous, please call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip by clicking the Submit a Tip button.

File CS 23-516

Saanich Police is looking to ID the driver of the vehicle in the pictures. The driver is a suspect in where a victim was assaulted with a weapon in the parking lot of a restaurant in the 1500 block of Cedar Hill Cross Road. Police have not been able to identify the suspect, nor the vehicle involved and are asking for your assistance.

If you recognize the car and/or the suspect driver and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or click here to submit a tip online.

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VicPD would like to identify the pair of chair thieves in the pictures.  They are responsible for stealing chairs, valued at $5000.00 from a local mall.

The female is described as white, about 5’6” slim build, with long straight black hair, she wore a white puffy coat, black shirt, black leggings and carried a pink and grey shoulder bag.

The male was white about 6′ tall, he wore a black toque, black puffy vest with a black and grey plaid shirt.

If you recognize either suspect, or know where the chairs are now lounging, you can tell us anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here.

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VicPD is looking to ID this suspect who could be called a ‘Porch Pirate’, given they stole a parcel off someone’s porch in the 900 block of Convent Place.

We want to remind the public that you should remove your mail as quickly as you can to avoid being a victim of ‘porch pirate’ theft.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit by clicking ‘Submit A Tip’ .

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VicPD are looking to identify this suspect who on December 13^th, stole a mobility scooter  from a business in the 3000 block of Nanaimo Street. The suspect is described as an elderly Indigenous female.

If you recognize her and you want to tell us her name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the tip submit button.

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Sidney-North Saanich RCMP would like to speak to the person pictured. They are suspected of stealing a red soft sided suitcase from the route 70 bus on Sunday November 20^th. The theft took place at about 1.25pm.

The victim put her cases on the bus and stored them in the row behind her. When she went to change buses so she could get to the airport she discovered the red suitcase had been taken. Thankfully she still had her personal documents, so could get her flight but returned home to Ontario without the rest of her belongings.

If you recognise the suspect tell us anonymously who they are by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the submit a tip button above.

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Saanich Police would like help to identify the person in the pictures, who on September 13th caused damage to a vehicle in a parking lot in the 4400 block of Interurban Road. After committing the damage, the suspect left in the vehicle pictured.

Despite extensive enquiries Police have been unable to establish who the suspect is.

If you recognize the person and would like to tell us anonymously then call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here by clicking ‘Submit A Tip’ button at the top of the page.

Victoria Police is looking to identify this suspect, who on November 18^th, threatened staff of a local business in the 700 block of Government St.

The suspect was being escorted out of the premises when he threatened staff with a bike lock. Unfortunately, the suspect left the area and Police were unable to locate him after a thorough search of the area.

If you know who this suspect is and you want to tell us his name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or click the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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Oak Bay Police would like to identify the person in the picture. They are the suspect in a Break and Enter file from October 11th, where they broke into the changing room at the Oak Bay Rec Centre and stole wallet and keys from a locker. The victim’s truck was then broken into, and cash stolen from it. The cards in the wallet were fraudulently used after the theft.

If you recognize them, you can tell us anonymously call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button at the top of the page.

You will always remain anonymous, but the criminal won’t!

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Saanich Police are investigating a break and enter to a secure underground parking garage. The crime took place in the 3700 block of Quadra Street on August 27^th at around 2am. The suspects tried to disguise themselves wearing wigs, but their images were captured on the buildings CCTV. We are asking for help in identifying the pair. They stole a bicycle, bike helmet and other items that were in the garage.

If you know who the pair are and want to remain anonymous, please call us 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the tip submit button.

Your identity will never be revealed but the criminals will!

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Saanich Police are looking to identify these suspects who are accused of using stolen credit/debit cards to make multiple fraudulent purchases at 4 different locations in the early morning hours of September 14^th.  The suspect descriptions and their vehicle description is below.

Suspect #1 description:

– Male

– Black Hoodie with a white outline of a dear head and antlers on the front

– Grey pants

– heavy set

– Short, dirty blonde hair receding from the front

Suspect #2 description:

– Black shorts

– Black shoes with white soles

Truck description:

– Newer looking truck (possibly a Chevrolet Silverado)

– 4 doors

– LED headlights

– Truck hitch

– Silver and Black rims

– possibly with a folded tonneau cover

If you recognize either suspect or the truck and you wish to remain anonymous, please click the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above or please call 1-800-222-8477.

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Sidney/ North Saanich RCMP are asking for help in identifying the person in the pictures. They are responsible for stealing 2 sculptures (1 pictured) from a gallery in the 2500 block of Beacon Avenue in Sidney. The theft occurred in the morning of 31 August 2022. The suspect selected the items and placed them in their bag before leaving the business. The owner described them as a white male about 5ft9” tall, about 55 years old and 155lbs. They wore a blue and green camo hat.

If you know who he is or know where the missing artwork is, you can tell us anonymously, call us  1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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Saanich Police are looking to identify the suspect in the photos after they committed a theft of approximately $300.00 worth of items from a pharmacy in the 700 block of Royal Oak Drive. The crime took place on July 18^th around 7:15pm, where the suspect took various items off the shelf and put them in a paper bag and left without paying.

If you know who he is and you want to tell us his name anonymously, please click the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above or call 1-800-222-8477.

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VicPD are looking to identify these individuals who on July 31st spray painted graffiti on the side of a building in the 400 block of Catherine Street. Police have been unable to ID them through other investigative means and are asking for your help.

Two of the suspects climbed atop a bus shelter to tag the building, while another can be seen keeping watch.

If you recognize any of these suspects and you want to tell us their names anonymously by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above, or please call 1-800-222-8477.

If your tip leads to an arrest, you could be eligible for a CASH reward of up to $2000.00.

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The West Shore RCMP is seeking public assistance in identifying a woman believed to be involved in a shoplifting and fraud investigation.

On June 29, 2022, the West Shore RCMP received a report of a shoplifter at a business in the 800 block of Langford Parkway. The woman allegedly tried to leave the store with unpaid merchandise and fled before police arrived on scene.

Investigators spoke with a witness at the business who said prior to the alleged theft, the woman made a transaction where it is believed she used fraudulent identification.

If you know who she is and would like to tell us anonymously then you can. You will not have to appear in court, the suspect will never know you have spoken up, and you could earn a cash reward.

Call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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Illegal fishing affects us all!

Overfishing depletes our precious seafood stocks creating a financial and ecological impact on the entire community.

Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers, wants to let you know that you can anonymously tell us about anyone conducting illegal fishing activities.  We will make sure your tip is passed along to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for investigation.

See link below from the Government of Canada:

Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) Fishing – International Fisheries (dfo-mpo.gc.ca)

Are you able to fill in the blank by reporting somebody overfishing anonymously? If so, please call 1-800-222-8477 or click the ‘Submit A Tip button above.

You will always remain anonymous, and you could earn a CASH reward of up to $2000.

As summer progresses and the heat of the summer increases, so does the likelihood of wildfires.

Please do not discard cigarette butts out of your vehicle window and ensure that you extinguish any open fires or flames appropriately.

Let’s keep our beautiful Island safe and fire free.

If you see a wildfire or irresponsible behaviour that could start a wildfire in BC, please call The BC Wildfire Service at 1-800-663-5555 or *5555 on your cell phone.

If you know anyone deliberately starting fires and you want to tell someone anonymously, please call   1-800-222-8477 or click the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

Saanich Police would like help in identifying the 2 people in the pictures. They are suspects in a break and enter at Tillicum Mall on 30 June 2022. Once inside the mall they stole some cell phones from a store in there. They are also suspected of breaking into the mall on a further occasion.

If you know who they are you can tell us anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip by clicking the ‘Submit a Tip’ button above.

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File Number: 2022-1635

On Friday, June 10^th, 2022 at approximately 11:20am a Stelly’s High School student was assaulted on school grounds. The student who suffered non-life-threatening injuries, was transported to hospital and released.

The assailants are believed to be associated to the sedan in these photos. The car is described as a newer model black BMW, with large shiny rims and tinted rear windows, at the time it had no front plate.

Police are looking for any information related to this vehicle. To speak directly to the Police investigators call  250-652-444

To remain anonymous you can call us at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online here by clicking the tip submit button.

Victoria Police Department are currently investigating a series of arsons that have happened within the month of June.

It began on June 17^th with a small fire being reported having been lit outside a building on Menzies Street. As the fire department attended, they were alerted to a far bigger fire in a carport further up the street, that destroyed 6 cars and caused significant damage to the building.

On June 24^th more fires occurred, just after 2am, in Balmoral Road a small fire had been lit by a hedge at the rear of a building complex. A garbage can was then set on fire on the 500 block of Yates street at about 3.55am.

If you witnessed these fires being lit or think you know who carried them out please call us 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the tip submit button.

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Sooke RCMP are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect who entered the Sooke Shoppers Drug Mart on April 17, 2022, in the early evening.

The suspect stole Calvin Klein and Tiffany fragrance sets valued at $535.00.

As the suspect left store without paying for the items, he pushed a customer who fell to the ground.

If you recognize the person who did this, you can tell us anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ above.

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The Province of BC estimates it loses 200 Million Dollars each year in lost tax revenue due to the sale of illegal tobacco. Proceeds from the sale of tobacco can be linked directly to organized crime, which funds their criminal activities that occur in our communities

If you purchase illegal tobacco, do you know what you are smoking? Foreign substances such as rodent feces, insects and mold have been found in these cigarettes, as there is zero quality control when they are manufactured.

If you know someone selling Illegal Tobacco and you would like to report them anonymously, call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or click the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

Buying and selling illegal tobacco – Province of British Columbia (gov.bc.ca)

Saanich Police are asking for help in identifying the pair shown in the pictures. They are the suspects in a theft from a store in Tillicum Mall.

The thieves stole a Paslode 7 volt impulse cordless 16 gauge nail gun valued at $680.00 and escaped via the emergency exit setting off the alarm.

The theft took place on Monday March 21^st in the late afternoon.

If you know who they are, you can tell us anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online here by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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