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[Mike K.]

🚔Saanich Police investigating two robberies that happened over the weekend🚔

The first happened at about 5:15AM on May 25, 2019 at the 7-11 located at 10 Burnside Road W. A male entered the store, produced a gun to the store employee and demanded money. He then fled on foot heading west on Burnside Road.

The suspect is described as being a Caucasian male, about 40 years old. He wore a black leather jacket with a hoody underneath, dark pants and shoes, and sunglasses.

The second happened the following morning, on May 26th. This robbery took place at the 7-11 at 3775 Carey Road at about 4:30AM. Two suspects, a male and a female, entered the store and approached two employees who were behind the counter, demanding money. One of the suspects held a gun during the robbery. They then fled on foot down Harriet Road towards the Galloping Goose Trail.

The male suspect was Caucasian, 25-30 years old, skinny and about 5’8” tall. He wore a black hoody and had his face partially covered with a bandana.

The female suspect was tall (6’0” to 6’3”), skinny and wore a black jacket with a D/C logo on the front. She also had her face covered by a bandana.
In both cases, the suspects fled with an undisclosed amount of money along with cigarettes. Thankfully none of the store employees were physically harmed during these crimes.

At this time, police have not identified any of the suspects and have not ruled out that the two robberies may be connected. Both stores were examined by our Forensic Identification team and our detectives have taken over the investigations.

Anyone with information about these two robberies is asked to contact us at 250-475-4321 or to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Files 19-12647 & 19-12727

[lanforod]

Jeez, armed (with a gun) robbery becoming more common is really bad.

[rmpeers]

Jeez, armed (with a gun) robbery becoming more common is really bad.

Would this trend not possibly suggest that maybe encouraging a thriving street drug trade is not such a great idea? Not just because of the toll on the addicts but also because of the likelihood they will turn to crime to support a habit. I realize that CoV has more pressing issues, like banning horses and flying to international conferences, but nevertheless...

[Rob Randall]

Dude's not exactly a master of disguise.

 

 

[Victoria Watcher]

I thought they caught the unibomber.

[DustMagnet]

As much as it makes no difference* to those involved what is the likelihood those are airsoft pistols?

 

* It's still real to the clerks, and it's still a firearm for the purposes of "armed robbery".

[Mike K.]

Victoria, BC – VicPD K9 and Patrol officers took three people into custody during a vehicle stop Sunday night.

The vehicle was first reported stolen to Patrol officers in the morning hours of Sunday, May 26th. A VicPD K9 officer spotted the stolen vehicle in the 2900-block of Douglas Street just after 9 p.m. that evening. With the assistance of additional Patrol officers, officers blocked the vehicle from leaving. Three occupants in the vehicle were then taken into custody.

During their search, officers located fentanyl, methamphetamine and seized an imitation firearm.

Investigators are recommending several charges against the three occupants including drug trafficking, possession of stolen property over $5000, and motor vehicle theft. The suspects were released on a promise to appear with several conditions.

The investigation remains ongoing.

[Victoria Watcher]

A VicPD K9 officer spotted the stolen vehicle in the 2900-block of Douglas Street just after 9 p.m. that evening. 

 

 

that's a well-trained dog.

 

that's also the same block as low-barrier housing.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 May 2019 - 02:05 PM.

[A Girl is No one]

that's a well-trained dog.

that's also the same block as low-barrier housing.

Our tax dollars at work: we pay for the low barrier housing and we pay to deal with the criminality they bring.

Edited by A Girl is No one, 28 May 2019 - 05:32 PM.

[Midnightly]

that's a well-trained dog.

 

that's also the same block as low-barrier housing.

 

 

shh the government doesn't want us to make that connection that's why they give the vague address.. remember what helps said.. that building is full of desperate people who need a hug..

[todd]

shh the government doesn't want us to make that connection that's why they give the vague address.. remember what helps said.. that building is full of desperate people who need a hug..

I think the connections obvious we’ve breed dogs to the point they’re smarter than us: https://www.dailymot...m/video/x6vyw2a

Edited by todd, 29 May 2019 - 02:07 PM.

[todd]

Police are looking to catch a robber red-handed: https://www.oakbayne...pack-colouring/

[Mike K.]

Same guy who robbed 7-11s allegedly robbed the Tillicum TD Bank.

🚔Police arrest bank and convenience store robbery suspect🚔

Over the course of five days, Saanich Police responded to three robberies involving a firearm.

The first happened early in the morning on Saturday May 25, 2019 at the 7-11 at 10 Burnside Road West. The second happened the following morning, May 26th, at the 7-11 at 3775 Carey Road. And the third happened in the afternoon of May 29th at the TD Bank at 309 Burnside Road West.

An extensive investigation into these robberies has been conducted by Saanich Police and with the assistance of Victoria Police, a 52 year old man was arrested in downtown Victoria on May 30, 2019.

Three counts of Robbery with a Firearm in relation to these three incidents in Saanich are being recommended by police. The man is currently in custody and will be appearing in court tomorrow.

The impact of these crimes was felt by many people and Victim Services has been engaged to provide support to all those involved.

This remains an active investigation as the identity of the female involved in the second 7-11 robbery remains unknown. Anyone with information regarding this female is ask to call police at 250-475-4321 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

[Victoria Watcher]

An extensive investigation into these robberies has been conducted by Saanich Police and with the assistance of Victoria Police, a 52 year old man was arrested in downtown Victoria on May 30, 2019. 

 

 

well his face was pretty clear on video surveillance camera footage.  i'm almost sure the extensive investigation was helped by that.

[lanforod]

well his face was pretty clear on video surveillance camera footage.  i'm almost sure the extensive investigation was helped by that.

 

and a red dye pack exploded on him apparently.

[Mike K.]

🚔Crime Reduction Unit Arrests Two For Drug Trafficking With Ties To Organized Crime🚔

Victoria, BC – VicPD’s Crime Reduction Unit (CRU), in coordination with the Greater Victoria Emergency Response Team (GVERT), has taken a man and woman, with ties to Lower Mainland organized crime, into custody for drug trafficking offences.

Over a month-long investigation, CRU officers targeted the suspects due in part to their alleged ties to organized crime. The investigation focussed on a Victoria area drug line believed set up by the Lower Mainland gang “the Brothers Keepers.” On May 15th, CRU officers, with the assistance of the GVERT officers, executed a search warrant in the 200-block of Battleford Avenue in Saanich. They arrested a man and a woman.

Officers located drugs, including fentanyl, cocaine and nearly $15,000 in cash. In addition, officers seized two vehicles, one of which is being recommended for civil forfeiture. The man and woman were both released and investigators are recommending drug trafficking charges.

This is the second time in as many months that CRU officers have disrupted the group. On April 5, 2019, CRU officers arrested a woman believed to be connected to the group (VicPD file 2019-9553). The Crime Reduction Unit hopes that these investigations will deter further gang activity in the Victoria area.

[Victoria Watcher]

This is the second time in as many months that CRU officers have disrupted the group. On April 5, 2019, CRU officers arrested a woman believed to be connected to the group (VicPD file 2019-9553). The Crime Reduction Unit hopes that these investigations will deter further gang activity in the Victoria area.




haven’t they just answered their own question?

[todd]

question?

The second time in many moments that you posted that post was a mistake or for dramatics?

[Victoria Watcher]

they hope it will deter. but they admit it’s the same group. so initial bust did not deter.

[spanky123]

they hope it will deter. but they admit it’s the same group. so initial bust did not deter.

 

Well when your police chief publicly states that he is not interested in pursuing drug possession or dealing it sends a pretty strong message.