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Police investigating grabbing incident at Watershed Park

File 19-23133 Delta Police received a complaint from a woman about an assault alleged to have occurred in Watershed Park approximately two hours previously, around 1 pm, Oct. 9. The woman indicated a male jumped out at her and grabbed her. The woman says she forced the male away and then ran away on the Watershed Park trails. “The male...

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Victim Services K9 Caber retires, leaving impressive legacy

The baton, or perhaps the bone, has been passed this week at Delta Police Department. After nine dedicated years Caber, the Victim Services Accredited Facility Dog, has retired from active service. Caber was Canada’s first justice facility dog, paving the way for dogs to support victims in BC and Canadian courtrooms. Over the course of his career Caber directly supported...

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Delta Police looking for person of interest – tattoo shop fire

File 19-22556 Delta Police are searching for a person of interest in relation to the fire at the Brass Eagle Tattoo Shop. The fire is believed to have started at approximately 4:50 am October 2. This image was taken from video recorded in the area, shortly before the fire began. Police confirm that the person in this image appears to...

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Tsawwassen house fires deemed suspicious, witnesses sought

File 19-22999 Delta Police are confirming that a fire at abandoned residences on October 7, 2019 on 8A Ave in Tsawwassen is considered suspicious. Police were notified of the fire at approximately 9:20 pm. On police arrival the first residence at 5375 8A Ave was noted to be fully engulfed in flames and the neighbouring abandoned residence at 5385 Ave...

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Police search for young girl missing from North Delta

Oct. 8, 2019 Update - The 10 year old girl who was missing from North Delta, along with her older sister missing out of Surrey, were located overnight and returned safely. Thank you to everyone who shared social media and the earlier news release in an effort to help locate her. Oct. 7, 2019 File 19-22844 Delta Police are actively...

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Delta Police first in BC to use new mental health apprehension tool

Today Delta Police became the first police agency in BC to use a new technology to help those experiencing mental health crises to more quickly get the help they need, while freeing up police time spent dealing with mental health apprehensions. All front line patrol officers with Delta Police have just been trained on a new app available on their...

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Man charged after “bait” items taken from vehicle

File 19-18453 A 46-year-old man is facing a charge of theft under $5,000 after Delta Police investigated a Bait Car activation earlier this summer. As thefts from vehicles are an ongoing issue in Delta, The Delta Police participates in the Integrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team (IMPACT) program. That program offers a wide selection of bait cars, which can also...

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Volunteers, citizens and police officers honoured at Delta Police 2019 Awards Ceremony

From safely stopping a sudden knife attack in a retirement home, to preventing a suicidal female from jumping off a bridge, to removing a teen girl from a prostitution ring, Delta Police officers were recognized yesterday evening for their exceptional work in the community over the past year. “Our officers never know what might happen when they answer a call...

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Two pedestrians struck within 24 hour period

Files 19-21841/21816 Delta Police are encouraging pedestrians and drivers to take precautions in darker, rainy weather after two pedestrians were struck within a 24-hour period in North Delta. On September 22 a pedestrian was struck while in the crosswalk at 116th Street and 80th Ave at approximately 8:30 pm. The driver was travelling at slow speed, turning the corner, and...

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Delta Police make arrest in regard to student assault

File 19-21429 A Delta Police school liaison officer was at South Delta Secondary School (SDSS) on September 18, 2019 during school hours, when he was made aware of an allegation of an assault that had occurred that same day. The alleged assault occurred between two students who attend SDSS. “An investigation commenced immediately,” says Cris Leykauf, spokesperson for Delta Police...