oak bay police

A witness helped police track down a driver who hit a parked car near the intersection of Elgin Road and Oak Bay Avenue. (Google Street View Screenshot)

Police nab Oak Bay Village hit-and-run driver

Police briefs from Feb. 7 to 14

 

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Thief rips hand dryer off wall of Oak Bay business

Hit and run, theft from vehicle, scam among week’s calls to police

 

The Oak Bay Police Department issued two tickets of $230 each as students refused to disperse from a 100-person gathering near the University of Victoria on Saturday night. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)

Students at 100-person gathering by UVic given $230 fines

Partygoers defy Oak Bay police orders to disperse

 

Oak Bay Recreation Centre on Bee Street is reopening in stages, starting June 22. In mid-March Oak Bay closed all recreation facilities due to a COVID-19 outbreak. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Police seek man intentionally leaving teddy bear on sidewalk in Oak Bay

Man approached teen girl who picked up the stuffy

Oak Bay Recreation Centre on Bee Street is reopening in stages, starting June 22. In mid-March Oak Bay closed all recreation facilities due to a COVID-19 outbreak. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
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Oak Bay police investigate driver who exposed himself to teen

Police say same 15-year-old saw similar man twice within a few days

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Multiple misdials divert police resources in Oak Bay

Flaggers in danger, Good Samaritan turns in purse this week in Oak Bay

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A crash Aug. 17 has at least one resident questioning the safety of the Windsor Street at Newport Avenue intersection. (Adam Cook photo)

Oak Bay intersection on deck for upgrades

Windsor/Newport not among top crash sites, but a concern for residents

A crash Aug. 17 has at least one resident questioning the safety of the Windsor Street at Newport Avenue intersection. (Adam Cook photo)
Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)

Oak Bay Police impound new driver’s car for drinking and driving

Thefts from Willows Beach area concern police

Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)
Police watchdog notified after 20-year-old driver with street racing stickers crashes into tree

Police watchdog notified after 20-year-old driver with street racing stickers crashes into tree

Police chief says stickers are indication of ‘how immature and unaware some drivers are’

Police watchdog notified after 20-year-old driver with street racing stickers crashes into tree
Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo) Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)

Fraud attempts continue in Oak Bay

Police investigate email threat

Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo) Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)
The parking lot at Willows Beach Park, like many across the region, is still closed to the public. (@OakBayPolice/Twitter)

Visitors to Willows Beach violate parking rules

Busy beach part of busy week for Oak Bay police

The parking lot at Willows Beach Park, like many across the region, is still closed to the public. (@OakBayPolice/Twitter)
Oak Bay Police arrested a 48-year-old man with outstanding warrants. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)

Man ‘walking around yelling’ alerts Oak Bay police to man wanted for assault

A 48-year-old man was arrested on outstanding warrants

Oak Bay Police arrested a 48-year-old man with outstanding warrants. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)
Pandemic brings changes to fire department operations

Pandemic brings changes to fire department operations

New challenges faced by first responders

Pandemic brings changes to fire department operations
Three people were rescued by a private vessel after their canoe capsized near Oak Bay. (Courtesy of Phillip Hulme)

Three rescued after canoe capsizes near Oak Bay

Private vessel finds canoe, brings people ashore

Three people were rescued by a private vessel after their canoe capsized near Oak Bay. (Courtesy of Phillip Hulme)
Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)

Overnight car break-ins spike in Oak Bay

E-bike wagon stolen from Oak Bay arena

Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)
Oak Bay Police saw a variety of incidents between Jan. 13-19. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Oak Bay driver hits cyclist, police consider blaming snow boots

Break and enter, thefts also seen in mid-January

Oak Bay Police saw a variety of incidents between Jan. 13-19. (Black Press Media File Photo)
Theft of marine-related property continues in the Cadboro Bay area in and around the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Last week a red kayak and an outboard motor were the latest items to go missing from the area. (Google Earth)

New Year, old trends for Oak Bay police

Outboard motor, kayak reported missing near yacht club

Theft of marine-related property continues in the Cadboro Bay area in and around the Royal Victoria Yacht Club. Last week a red kayak and an outboard motor were the latest items to go missing from the area. (Google Earth)
Last week’s boat fire at Oak Bay Marina is under investigation. The boat will now be towed to Sidney for demolition. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Uplands house raided, wrapped gifts stolen in Grinch-style break-in

Police bust man with bolt cutters behind Oak Bay Rec. Centre

Last week’s boat fire at Oak Bay Marina is under investigation. The boat will now be towed to Sidney for demolition. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Police identify suspect who allegedly pulled a knife on Oak Bay store owner

Police identify suspect who allegedly pulled a knife on Oak Bay store owner

A warrant for his arrest is pending

Police identify suspect who allegedly pulled a knife on Oak Bay store owner
Oak Bay Police received three reports of theft from unlocked cars last week. (Black Press File Photo)

Oak Bay residents leave cars unlocked, report theft, again

Oak Bay Police briefs from Sept. 1 to 7

Oak Bay Police received three reports of theft from unlocked cars last week. (Black Press File Photo)