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An officer stopped a driver in the 2400-block of Cadboro Bay Road after police records confirmed the vehicle was not insured. The vehicle was towed and the driver issued a $598 ticket. (Black Press Media file photo)

Garbage can lid the tool of choice in Oak Bay break and enter

Front door sound wakes homeowner at 2 a.m.

 

An online scam cost a person seeking a place to live $1,950. The fraud was reported to Oak Bay police Jan. 15, after the victim paid to secure a rental property and determinred the ad was fraudulent. (Black Press Media file photo)

Driver fined $167 for running red light in Oak Bay crash

Distinctive wooden cane up for claim at Oak Bay police department

 

Oak Bay police were called after a homeowner heard a loud bang at 2 a.m. from her front entrance. (Black Press Media file photo)

Oak Bay resident awoken by early morning bang, later finds kick mark on door

Police investigating mischief after resident discovered damage early Jan. 8

 

Oak Bay police impounded a driver’s vehicle for 30 days after he did not provide a usable breath sample for police. (Black Press Media file photo)

Oak Bay pub patron handed 90-day driving prohibition after failing to give breath sample

Wine thief takes bike too

Oak Bay police impounded a driver’s vehicle for 30 days after he did not provide a usable breath sample for police. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Oak Bay Police Department want to speak with this individual about thefts from vehicles in the community mid-December 2021. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)

Oak Bay police seek theft, fraud suspect caught on camera

Man swiped identification, committed fraud at Victoria businesses, police say

The Oak Bay Police Department want to speak with this individual about thefts from vehicles in the community mid-December 2021. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)
Oak Bay police were called after a resident noticed a neighbour’s car idling in the driveway a long time. (Black Press Media file photo)

Idling car leads Oak Bay police to find senior in distress

Driver ticketed $167 for failing to yield after a stop sign

Oak Bay police were called after a resident noticed a neighbour’s car idling in the driveway a long time. (Black Press Media file photo)
The intersection of King George Terrace and Beach Drive will get a new stop sign to become a three-way intersection. A crosswalk will be installed along Beach across King George. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Oak Bay resident loses $200,000 in phone scam

Breast pump machine, chocolates pilfered from unlocked vehicles

The intersection of King George Terrace and Beach Drive will get a new stop sign to become a three-way intersection. A crosswalk will be installed along Beach across King George. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Oak Bay Fire Department battles a car fire on Cattle Point Dec. 13. (Ray Bernoties/Twitter)

UPDATE: Burning car found in Oak Bay reported stolen from Goldstream area

Officers called for a driver exiting via the entrance to Cattle Point

Oak Bay Fire Department battles a car fire on Cattle Point Dec. 13. (Ray Bernoties/Twitter)
A resident reported a potential phone scam to police Dec. 1. (Black Press Media file photo)

Scammers get $0 in two-day job as Oak Bay resident stands her ground

Caller told woman not to go to the bank as it was an ‘inside job’

A resident reported a potential phone scam to police Dec. 1. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Oak Bay Police Department is close to getting its first electric patrol vehicle into service. (Ray Bernoties/Twitter)

New 2-wheeled vehicles approved as Oak Bay police fleet begins shift to electric

$10,000 for e-bikes included in approved 2022 police budget

The Oak Bay Police Department is close to getting its first electric patrol vehicle into service. (Ray Bernoties/Twitter)
The Peanuts gang hangs out in Oak Bay’s Entrance Park. (Photo by Tim Roberts)

Christmas classics clash as grinch swipes Peanuts characters from Oak Bay park

Peanuts characters grace the park at Foul Bay Road and Oak Bay Avenue each winter

The Peanuts gang hangs out in Oak Bay’s Entrance Park. (Photo by Tim Roberts)
Oak Bay Police Department briefs for the week. (Black Press Media file photo)

Poor driving prompts Oak Bay police to catch impaired driver

Excessive speed stop comes with 7-day impound

Oak Bay Police Department briefs for the week. (Black Press Media file photo)
Oak Bay Police Department briefs for the week of Nov. 15. (Black Press Media file photo)

Driver refuses breath sample, Oak Bay police issue 90-day driving ban

Officers called for stolen, poorly parked cars last week

Oak Bay Police Department briefs for the week of Nov. 15. (Black Press Media file photo)
Stefan Geisinger, 46, was last seen in the area of the Oak Bay Marina wearing a grey jacket, beige pants and blue runners. (Courtesy Oak Bay Police Department)

UPDATE: Tip leads Oak Bay police to locate missing man safe in Beacon Hill Park

Stefan Geisinger, 46, was last seen wearing a grey jacket, beige pants and blue runners

Stefan Geisinger, 46, was last seen in the area of the Oak Bay Marina wearing a grey jacket, beige pants and blue runners. (Courtesy Oak Bay Police Department)
A 911 caller reported a cougar in Oak Bay Nov. 23. (Black Press Media file photo)

UPDATE: Cougar report spurs police search in Oak Bay

Sighting reported to police at 6:30 a.m. Tuesday near Henderson Road and Neil Street

A 911 caller reported a cougar in Oak Bay Nov. 23. (Black Press Media file photo)
Oak Bay fire and police departments help deal with a struck gas line in Oak Bay on Nov. 9. (Oak Bay Fire Department/Twitter)

Fire, police double down on struck gas line in Oak Bay

Shoplifting suspect faces charges in new year

Oak Bay fire and police departments help deal with a struck gas line in Oak Bay on Nov. 9. (Oak Bay Fire Department/Twitter)
A Saanich police officer fired over misconduct is among the substantiated allegations investigated by the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner over the last year. Officers from Central Saanich Police Service, Oak Bay Police Department and VicPD also received various forms of disciplinary action. (Black Press Media file photo)

Saanich cop retroactively fired for faking drug recognition expert recertifications

Police Complaints Commissioner report shows officer committed 16 counts of misconduct

A Saanich police officer fired over misconduct is among the substantiated allegations investigated by the Office of the Police Complaints Commissioner over the last year. Officers from Central Saanich Police Service, Oak Bay Police Department and VicPD also received various forms of disciplinary action. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Oak Bay Police Department is seeking surveillance and dashcam footage after a child luring attempt Nov. 5. (Black Press Media file photo)

Oak Bay police seeking camera footage after man offers child candy, ride home

Suspect was driving a shiny, vintage, dark green car with an off-white fabric top

The Oak Bay Police Department is seeking surveillance and dashcam footage after a child luring attempt Nov. 5. (Black Press Media file photo)
An Oak Bay Police Department car parked outside the office on Monterey Avenue. (Black Press Media file photo)

Suspect in Oak Bay screwdriver robbery arrested by Victoria police

Halloween gathering sees about 200 youth dispersed throughout the night

An Oak Bay Police Department car parked outside the office on Monterey Avenue. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Oak Bay Police Department took down a male suspect of a bike theft on Wednesday and helped him seek medical attention. (File Photo)

Oak Bay police push to add electric bikes to patrol fleet

Police board approves proposed 2022 budget with .24-per-cent increase

The Oak Bay Police Department took down a male suspect of a bike theft on Wednesday and helped him seek medical attention. (File Photo)