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Break and Enter in Progress Leads to Arrest of One Man

2023-14523 On June 20 th, 2023, at approximately 8:35 pm, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a break and enter in progress in Tsawwassen. A complainant heard a noise and when she investigated, she challenged an unknown man inside her home. The suspect fled and police were called. The complainant was not harmed by the suspect. Officers attended the...

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Missing Teen from North Delta

2023-14189 On June 16 th, 2023, at approximately 11:30 pm, the Delta Police Department (DPD) opened a missing person investigation in relation to a 17-year-old male from North Delta. On June 16 th, 2023, at approximately noon, (Name Removed) was last seen by his family when he was dropped off at school. He is described as a Caucasian male, 5’5”...

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Update: Missing Youth Located

2023-13871 Updated June 24th at 8:00 AM This missing youth has been located and is in good condition. Original release below will remain published, but name and identifying information have been removed for privacy reasons. ______________________________________________ On June 13 th, 2023, the Delta Police Department (DPD) received a report of a missing teen who has not returned to his North...

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Missing Woman - Located

2023-14101 Updated: June 16th, 2023 at 3pm - This missing person has been located and her well-being has been confirmed. The original News Release remains below; however, it has been altered to remove the photo and any specific identifiers. Thank you for the public assistance to help locate her. _______________________________________________________________________________________ On June 15 th, 2023, the Delta Police Department (DPD)...

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Three Suspects Arrested During Catalytic Converter Theft

File 2023-13417 Catalytic converter theft continues to be an ongoing crime trend in the Province of British Columbia. Year to date, the Delta Police Department has received a total of 144 reports of catalytic converter theft. Catalytic converters are stolen because they contain small quantities of precious metals that have a high monetary value when recycled or reclaimed. On June...

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Shooting in North Delta

File 2023-13694 On June 11 th, 2023, at approximately 11:15 pm, the Delta Police Department responded to a disturbance at a residence in the 11800 block of 80 th Avenue. Upon arrival, officers learned that an unknown suspect had fired a firearm during the dispute. A short time later, one person arrived at a local hospital with a minor gunshot...

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** Missing Person has been LOCATED **- Delta Police Attempting to Locate Missing Person

File 2023-12851 UPDATED June 4th at 1050 am - This missing person has been located in good condition. Thank you for the public's assistance. The below original release has been modified to remove identifiers for privacy reasons. ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ On June 2 nd, 2023, the Delta Police Department opened an investigation to locate a missing man. [Name removed] was last seen...

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Delta Police Investigate Mischief to Ladner United Church Progress and Pride Flags

File 2023-12648 On May 31 st, 2023, the Delta Police Department received a report that Progress and Pride flags displayed at the Ladner United Church had been targeted by vandalism. An unknown person(s) threw black paint, with a specific concentration of paint on the windows directly in front of displayed Progress and Pride flags. These flags are symbolic representations of...

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UPDATE - Missing Elderly Man Located

File #2023-11477 UPDATED May 19th, 2023 10:50 pm The missing elderly male has been located safely in Vernon. Thank you to all who assisted in locating him. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________ On May 19 th, 2023, the Delta Police Department received a missing person report concerning, (Name removed upon locating him). He is described as an 86-year-old Caucasian male, 5’10” tall and approximately...

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Delta Police Investigate Targeted Home Invasion

File 2023-10844 On May 12th, 2023, the Delta Police Department (DPD) responded to a check the welfare call in the 4300 block of Cormorant Drive, Tsawwassen. Upon arrival, police located two individuals who had been assaulted during a home invasion. Both victims were transported to hospital and treated for their injuries. Investigators believe this is a targeted incident. Police are...