FEATURED CRIMES

Concerned about an older adult? Your voice could make a difference.

Senior abuse often happens behind closed doors and may go unnoticed by those outside the situation. If you suspect an older adult is experiencing physical, emotional, financial, or psychological abuse, you don’t have to stay silent.

Anyone can submit an anonymous tip to Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers if they have information about suspected abuse. Your information could help protect someone who may be unable or too afraid to ask for help.

Call 1-800-222-8477

Submit a tip online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Fraud over $5000

Saanich Police are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a credit card fraud investigation.

In this case, a company credit card belonging to a local business was fraudulently used to make multiple transactions, resulting in a loss of over $5,000.

Police are asking anyone who may recognize the suspect to contact the Police. If you would like to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers on 1-800-222. You can also submit a tip online at victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Saanich Police are looking for the public’s assistance in identifying three males for theft under $5000

On May 21, two suspects entered a resident’s driveway and stole a package. Later the same morning they returned with a third suspect and stole a second package. The second time they are believed to have left in a red Hyundai Kona. The value of the items stolen were over $1,000.

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying either of these individuals, please contact police or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

SA File 26-9409

Saanich Police are seeking the public’s help to identify suspects involved in a fraud that resulted in more than $10,000 in unauthorized purchases and withdrawals.

The victim received several phone calls from individuals claiming to be from their bank and warning of a security breach. During these calls, the suspects obtained the victim’s banking and phone information, allowing them to disable the victim’s SIM card.

The suspects then convinced the victim to meet in person and hand over their bank cards.

The suspect who met with the victim is described as:

• South Asian male
• Thin build
• Short brown hair
• Severe acne
• Wearing a white T‑shirt
• Driving a white, newer‑model Toyota Camry

After obtaining the cards, the suspects made over $10,000 in purchases and cash withdrawals.

CCTV footage also captured a second suspect, described as:

• Black male
• Wearing a red baseball cap
• Medical mask
• Light blue sweatshirt
• Black T‑shirt

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying these two individuals, please contact police or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Saanich Police are trying to identify the suspect of a break and enter.

On March 23rd 2026 at 14:30hrs Saanich Police were alerted to a break and enter at an underground parking garage.

The suspect had cut a large hole in a fence to gain access to a secured area of an underground parking lot.

Once inside, the suspect stole a road bike and placed it into the back of a grey Mitsubishi being driven by the second suspect.

Saanich Police File 26-5301

Saanich Police is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a break and enter.

On March 31, the suspect used a rock to smash a glass window at a local food chain, located at 102‑3510 Blanshard Street. The suspect entered the business through the broken window, stole six bottles of liquor, and fled the scene.

At the time of the incident, the suspect was wearing a multi‑coloured head scarf, a green cropped sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and white runners.

Saanich Police File 26-5782

Saanich Police are seeking public assistance in identifying this male in relation to a robbery.

On Feb 3, 2026, at approximately 830 pm a store employee attempted to stop a suspect from stealing items from Walmart located at 3460 Saanich Road. The suspect punched the victim in the head and then fled through an emergency exit. The property was recovered but the victim sustained injury to his face.

Suspect – Male between 20 – 30 years of age, 5’8″, stocky build, wearing all black with a duffle bag

Saanich Police File #2026-2295

Victoria Police are seeking public assistance in identifying three suspects in the alleged theft of two electric scooters and one electric bicycle valued at over $5400.

On the morning of 17 November 2025 two suspects broke into a locked bike storage room at 45 George Road East. Once inside suspects stole two black and red Synergy Aviator electric scooters and one light blue electric bicycle.

Suspect #1 – Grey hoddie and grey sweatpants, dark jacket, dark toque

Suspect #2 – Dark pa nts, dark jacket with white writing on the front, dark shoes

Suspect #3 – Dark jacket with hood, dark pants with white strip on leg, dark shoes

Victoria Police File #2025-45555

Saanich Police are seeking assistance from the public in identifying a suspect in relation to a break and enter at a business. On 5 December at 3:40 am police responded to an alarm in the 4000 block of Shelbourne St and discovered a break-in had occurred. Electronic equipment valuing over $5000 was stolen.

Suspect – Male, 25 to 35 years old

Wearing: knee length white winter jacket with hood, a blue flat brim baseball cap with a white patch on the front with the black letters stating “PACIFIC,” flat skater style shoes with white soles, black and grey top, and black laces.

Saanich Police File # 25-23047

Saanich Police are seeking public assistance in identifying an individual in relation to a theft of electronics and footwear valuing over $1200 from Walmart located in the 3400 block of Saanich Rd.

Suspect is described as approximately 40 years old with a medium build. He was wearing a black baseball cap, black jacket with a hood, red t-shirt, grey pants, black and brown shoes.

Saanich Police File # 2026-391

Saanich Police are seeking public assistance in identifying this individual. On Jan 8, 2026, the victim was attempting to get off bus # 72 near Douglas St and Kelvin Rd when victims gym bag accidently bushed the suspect. The suspect began yelling anti-immigration and racist remarks towards the victim and struck him in the arm and face. The bus driver was successful in deescalating the suspect and removed him from the bus.

Suspect 

50-60 years old

Medium length grey hair and white beard

Medium build

Wearing a camouflage jacket over a hoody, blue jeans, green baseball cap, and dark shoes

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying this individual, please contact police or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

If you were a witness to this crime, please contact Saanich Police.

Saanich Police File # 2025-450

Saanich police are seeking public assistance in identifying two people in relation to a theft of credit cards and fraud. The victim noticed his credit cards missing from his gym locker at a fitness center in the 3500 block of Blanshard St. The cards were there used to fraudulently purchase merchandise totalling $1478.00 at London Drugs and Best Buy.

Male with beard/short hair- wearing black ball cap, red hoodie, black puffer style jacket, grey sweatpants, white shoes.

Female with long dark hair. Wearing a hoodie, long white puffer style jacket

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying these individuals, please contact police or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Saanich Police File # 2025-22333

West Shore RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying 2 suspects in relation to frauds which occurred between December 2025 and January 2026.  The suspects are alleged to have used US counterfeit currency to purchase merchandise from a local West Shore retailer resulting in thousands of dollars’ worth of fraud.

Suspect 1 is described as:

• Male with light skin colour.
• Approximately 35- 45 years old.
• Dark coloured facial hair (chin strap style beard).
• Wearing dark-coloured pants and dark coloured reflective work jacket.

Suspect 2 is described as:

• Male with light skin colour.
• Approximately 25- 35 years old.
• Dark coloured facial hair (chin strap style beard).
• Wearing a black toque, blue windbreaker jacket with yellow pipping, light coloured shirt, grey joggers with black stripe down the side, black runners with white sole.

The suspects are associated to a black 2021-2026 Chrysler Grand Caravan, bearing partial BC license plate of T1L***.

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying these individuals, please contact RCMP at 250-474-2264 or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477(TIPS). You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

West Shore RCMP File # 2026-449

Saanich Police are seeking public assistance with identifying suspects in relation to the violent robbery of a fourteen-year-old boy in the 1000 block of McKenzie Ave. On 1 December 2025 at approximately 3:20 pm the victim was attacked from behind, knocked to the ground and punched in the head several times. The suspect then stole his phone and fled in an older black Mercedes waiting in the area.

Suspect #1 – White male, approximately 30 years old, 5’10” tall, wearing dark jacket, sweatpants.

Suspect #2 – Female, wearing dark clothes

If anyone has information that can assist in identifying these individuals, please contact police or if you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by visiting www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

Saanich Police File #2025-22795

Between September 17, 2024, and March 6, 2025, five significant incidents of copper theft from BC Hydro maintenance holes in Greater Victoria and Colwood areas. The value of the cables and repair is over $170,000.

There are significant public safety risks due to maintenance hole covers removed/not replaced, potential power outages, electrical fires, and work-related risk to Hydro crews repairing stolen cables. Suspects would have to possess technical knowledge and require specialized equipment to pull up the cables.

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 online a www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

Oak Bay Police are looking for your help in identifying this suspect who attempted to commit bank fraud with a fake passport. The suspect is believed to have tried to commit fraud at several other bank locations within the CRD.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clikcing the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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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 abuse, don’t stay silent. You can make a difference by leaving an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers. Reporting is confidential and can be done by calling 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca

On August 9, 2024, at approximately 1:00am, Oak Bay Police Department were dispatched to a report of a fire at business located in the 2000 block of Oak Bay Avenue.

Police members quickly arrived on scene and were informed by two staff members that they had been inside the business after closing time and heard someone near the front doors of the business. They went to investigate and saw flames outside the front door of the building. Staff acted quickly and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.

The suspect poured a liquid over the front steps and front door mat of the business, lighting the liquid on fire before fleeing on foot.

The suspect appears to be a white male, wearing a dark coloured balaclava, denim jacket, camo patterned pants, red running shoes and camo styled backpack.

Fortunately, there was no damage to the building, and no one was injured.

If you have any information about this Arson, or who this suspect is and you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip‘ button above.

24-2113

Saanich Police is investigating 2 incidents of the theft of astro turf rolls from a community center in the 1300 block of McKenzie Ave. The thefts took place in late September and early October. The approximate value of the stolen turf is $4000.00.

Police were unable to obtain video footage of the thefts and are asking the public for assistance in solving this crime.

If you have any information about this crime, or the current location of the astro turf and you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip‘ button above.

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Saanich Police is looking to identify this male who was involved in a concerning suspicious incident that took place on September 21^st at a business in the 3100 block of Tillicum Road.

The male is described as white, approximately 40 years of age, slim build, wearing shorts, dark top and a blue backpack with pink details.

If you recognize this person and you want to tell us his name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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Incidents of theft of copper wire have been reported in the Greater Victoria area.

Wire theft affects the entire community as it impacts on both the hydro and telecommunication services, we all take for granted.

If you witness wire being stolen or somebody attempting to sell stolen wire, you can leave an anonymous tip telling us who is responsible for this expensive crime.

Call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the submit a tip button.

You remain anonymous and the criminals won’t!

Victoria Police Department are investigating an assault that took place on a bus on the number 11 route.

The assault happened at about 7.30pm on Friday September 6th

The incident took place on the bus as it travelled along Fort Street.

The suspect unprovokedly attacked a male victim in the presence of his young daughter. The victim was punched in the face multiple times before another passenger intervened to which resulted another fight. The suspect pushed the passenger to the ground before fleeing the scene.

The suspect pictured, is described as wearing a black Under- Armour hat, green hoodie, grey pants, black and white New Balance shoes. He had a brown beard.

If you know who he is tell us anonymously, call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip here by clicking the submit a tip button in the right hand corner of the screen.

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On August 9, 2024, at approximately 1:00am, Oak Bay Police Department were dispatched to a report of a fire at business located in the 2000 block of Oak Bay Avenue.

Police members quickly arrived on scene and were informed by two staff members that they had been inside the business after closing time and heard someone near the front doors of the business. They went to investigate and saw flames outside the front door of the building. Staff acted quickly and put the fire out with a fire extinguisher.

The suspect poured a liquid over the front steps and front door mat of the business, lighting the liquid on fire before fleeing on foot.

The suspect appears to be a white male, wearing a dark coloured balaclava, denim jacket, camo patterned pants, red running shoes and camo styled backpack.

Fortunately, there was no damage to the building, and no one was injured.

If you have any information about this Arson, or who this suspect is and you want to tell us anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477. You may also submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

24-2113

VicPD is looking to identify this suspect who on August 8^th entered a store in Mayfair Mall and stole a jacket. Store staff attempted to retrieve the item, but the suspect pushed them before fleeing from the scene.

Please note the suspects tattoo on their inner right forearm.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us their name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above

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Saanich Police are investigating a robbery that took place at an “E-Bike” store on Royal Oak Drive.

The suspect in the pictures entered the store and asked to test ride a bike. He was asked for ID and when he couldn’t produce any was told he couldn’t ride one. He then distracted the store associate and grabbed ahold of one of the E bikes and went to leave the store. The associate challenged him and blocked the door to stop him from leaving.

Another staff member tried to restrain him, but the suspect broke free and began pushing the associate out the way, injuring them. To prevent further injury to the staff they let the suspect flee.

He is described as a 6ft, slim build, black male. He had drywall dust on his clothes and mud on his boots. He wore a white tee shirt and grey pants, his hat was a blue tilly hat.

If you recognize him, you can tell us anonymously by calling 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip‘ button above.

F/N 24-14623

Saanich Police are looking to identify this female suspect who attempted to withdraw a cash loan using forged banking, pay slip documents in conjunction with a stolen and inactive BC Services Card.

If you recognize this suspect and you want to tell us her name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477 or submit a tip online by clicking the ‘Submit A Tip’ button above.

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