Tow operator nabs impaired driver
…company driver was summoned to the 4000 block of Locarno lane, in Saanich for a car in the ditch. Not that unusual for a tow truck driver. Upon arriving, the…
Grandchild scam alive and well
Another grandparent was scammed in our community apparently to get a grandchild out of jail. On Nov. 23rd, 2011, Saanich Police were contacted by a victim who had been duped….
Don’t run over roadkill
…local tow operator was contacted to come and assist. The vehicle had to be raised before the buck dropped clear, having had a horn caught up in the axel area….
Drug raids executed
…Street Crime Unit, the Victoria Police Strike Force, the Sidney RCMP General Investigations Section and the Combined Forces Special Enforcement Unit. Three male suspects known to police remain in police…
Apologetic armed robber
…was reported by 911 to the Saanich Police Communications Centre. The call came from the vitamin and supplement store located at the corner of Gorge and Tillicum. A lone male…
Thief loses foot race to police
…Ukranian Cultural Centre in the 3200 block of Douglas street. The male was seen heading into the women’s washroom and was confronted coming out. He quickly left and the witness…
Grow house forfeited to the Province
…use civil forfeiture to help deter large-scale, illegal drug production and in turn make their communities safer – for local families, first responders, bylaw officers and others,” said Shirley Bond,…
UVIC break and enter investigation
…with force. Items taken include cash, computer equipment, small electronic items and the personal data which was stored on media. The portion of the building that was entered was not…
Ongoing UVIC break-in investigation
…had been compromised for a large amount of money. Detectives confirmed Thursday that this fraud victim’s personal data was included in the missing information from the UVIC break-in over the…
Citizen recognized for heroism
…doing timely first-aid on a stabbing victim that likely saves his life according to doctors. Read the commendation as it was awarded at the following link: https://saanichpolice.ca/images/pdfs/robert%20turner%20-award.pdf Congratulations Robert Turner….