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[Victoria Watcher]

this isn't a crime but i'm not sure where else to put it.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Police are asking residents in south Oak Bay to check their home surveillance footage after a report of a man attempting to lure a child into his vehicle Friday afternoon.

 

On Nov. 5, just after 3 p.m. the Oak Bay Police Department received a report a man had just tried to lure a 12-year-old girl into his vehicle.

 

The student was walking westbound on the north sidewalk along Central Avenue, just west of Hampshire Road, shortly after 2:50 p.m. when a vehicle drove up next to her and followed her for a short distance, police said in a news release. The man offered the student candy and a ride home. The student did not respond and ran back to her school to get help. Police did not locate the vehicle, described as a vintage, shiny, dark green car with an off-white fabric top that was up.

 

https://www.vicnews....andy-ride-home/

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 08 November 2021 - 09:42 AM.

[m3m]

Pretty sure child luring is a crime under the Criminal Code. 

[Victoria Watcher]

Luring requires use of a phone or computer and also for a sexual purpose.

[m3m]

Luring requires use of a phone or computer and also for a sexual purpose.

 

I didn't believe this, but I looked it up and you're correct.  If the police were satisfied of a nefarious purpose I guess the charges would be attempted kidnapping or something. 

[Mike K.]

I had that happen when I was a kid, eight or nine years-old. Some guy approach my friend and I, and asked us to enter his vehicle to help him find some place. That was right around the time of the Michael Dunahee disappearance so all of the kids my age were well aware of the danger of a stranger asking you to enter a vehicle.

 

We ran away, and luckily there was an ambulance station nearby. We ran there, and they called the police. Police swarmed the area and caught the guy what felt like seconds later. It didn't go any further, as far as we were concerned so there likely was no charge.

 

Of course back then, he might have left the police station with some phone book pages imprinted on his forehead and that was that.

[LJ]

^Ah, the good old days.

[pontcanna]

viccrimestop 

 

Hey Greater Victoria

Saanich Police are looking for your help in identifying this male suspect who is accused of stealing a bottle of alcohol from a local liquor store.

If you recognize him and you want to tell us his name anonymously, please call 1-800-222-8477, or submit a tip at www.victoriacrimestoppers.ca.

SPD file: #21-23888

 

 

[pontcanna]

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP warning public about suspicious man offering ride

2021-11-09 - File #2021-5441

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP warning public about suspicious man offering ride.

Sidney/North Saanich RCMP officers are warning the public about an incident which took place on the afternoon of November 8, 2021 where an unknown man slowed and invited a teenaged youth to get into his vehicle. The incident was later reported by parents to police. This information came after the report of a similar incident where a teenaged youth was grabbed near East Saanich Road and Cooperidge Drive in Central Saanich.

It was reported that as the youth was walking near the bus stop at Panorama Community Centre in North Saanich when he was approached by a male driving a red Mitsubishi SUV who offered him a ride. The man was reported to be driving with a female passenger. When the teen ignored the man he eventually drove away without further incident. No licence plate number was obtained in this instance.

The man is described as:

    * Appears as a Caucasian man
    * Thin build
    * Crooked yellow teeth
    * Blonde spiked up hair
    * 40-50 years of age

The woman is described as:

    * Appears as a South Asian woman
    * Average build
    * 40-50 years of age
    * Wearing colourful clothes


The vehicle is described as:

    * A Mitsubishi brand SUV
    * Red in colour
    * Possibly a 2010 model
    * Numerous scratches on the doors.

Police have not definitively linked these two events at this point but are asking the public to be extra vigilant when walking alone, and not to accept rides from unknown people. If any member of the public has knowledge of this event or has experienced a similar situation they are asked to call the Sidney/North Saanich RCMP at 250-656-3931 or if they have any information about this or any other crime to contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

Released by

Cpl. Andres Sanchez Flores
Media Relations Officer
Sidney North Saanich RCMP

[pontcanna]

Pedestrian attacked after confronting cyclist on sidewalk

2021-11-10 - File: #2021-20813

A 65 year old woman is recovering after being attacked by a cyclist on Jacklin Rd near Langford Pkwy in Langford.

Police were called just before 11:00 A.M. on November 9th after a passerby witnessed a man hitting a woman with his bicycle which caused her to fall and hit her head on the sidewalk.

Witnesses were able to provide a detailed description of the suspect which allowed officers to attend the area, locate and arrest him promptly.

While the investigation is still in its early stages, it appears the motive of the attack stemmed from a verbal confrontation regarding the cyclist riding his bicycle on the sidewalk , says Cst. Alex Bérubé, spokesperson for the West Shore RCMP. The victim and the suspect are not known to each other .

The victim did not require medical attention and was able to proceed with her day.

The suspect, a 34 year old man of no fixed address, was arrested and released and is set to appear in court on February 10th, 2022.

If you have any information, please contact the West Shore RCMP at 250-474-2264.

Released by

Cst. Alex Bérubé
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP

 

[A Girl is No one]

Welcome to the party Langford!

[Victoria Watcher]

Welcome to the party Langford!

Mar 26, 2021

Victoria, BC– Low-income families and individuals will benefit from 120 new affordable homes opening in Langford as part of the Regional Housing First Program (RHFP). Properties funded by the RHFP provide a mix of rental options, including units for people experiencing homelessness who can live independently with supports.

Hockley House is a six-storey rental building on Hockley Avenue in downtown Langford comprised of studios, one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites.

The property includes 12 accessible units and 24 units renting at the current provincial income assistance rate of $375/month.

https://www.crd.bc.c...ffordable-homes

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 November 2021 - 06:24 PM.

[pontcanna]

Have You Seen Wanted Man Jesse McMullen?

 

Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021 - File: Vancouver PD  #21-187519

 

Victoria, BC – Officers are requesting your help as we assist Vancouver Police Department investigators in locating a man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant.

 

Jesse McMullen is a described as a 26-year-old Caucasian man with extensive, distinctive tattoos. He stands five feet, seven inches tall and weighs 160 pounds, with an athletic build. Jesse McMullen has spiderweb and skull tattoos on the top of his head, a full neck tattoo with a shamrock over his throat, “family” tattooed on his chest and skulls on both forearms. He has blue eyes and often has a shaved head or short brown hair.

 

He was last seen wearing a black jacket, a blue t-shirt, blue jeans, dark-coloured running shoes and a black toque. He has previous convictions for armed robbery, robbery, assault, escaping custody and possessing weapons for a dangerous purpose.

 

A photograph of Jesse McMullen is below.

 

Jesse McMullen is wanted because he did not return to a community residential facility in Vancouver. However, he has previous connections to Victoria and may have travelled here. He is associated to a blue 2008 Mazda 3 with B.C. license plate NB2 77S.

 

Call 911 if you see Jesse McMullen.

 

If you have information about where he may be, please call the VicPD Report Desk at (250) 995-7654 extension 1. To report what you know anonymously, please call Greater Victoria Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

 

 

 

[Victoria Watcher]

5’7” and 160 pounds. I’m not so sure that’s an “athletic build”.

That’s my only issue with this guy. Otherwise he’s hot af.

And he needs to upgrade his ride a bit too. 2008 Mazda 3 ain’t doing it for me.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 10 November 2021 - 06:38 PM.

[Sparky]

He’ll fit right in.

[On the Level]

Welcome to the party Langford!

 

Is that a bottle of peach schnapps in your pocket or... 

 

 

Have You Seen Wanted Man Jesse McMullen?

 

Jesse McMullen is a described as a 26-year-old Caucasian man with extensive, distinctive tattoos. 

 

 

If you are going to do things you shouldn't, why invest a lot of time, energy and money in making sure you are identifiable so you get caught?  

[JimV]

Victoria’s criminal masterminds have perceived that getting caught means you’ll get a free meal and be sent on your merry way the next day, if not sooner.

[pontcanna]

Police looking to speak with transit bus passengers regarding a previous incident

2021-11-12 - File: #2021-19905

West Shore RCMP’s investigators are looking to speak with two specific BC Transit bus passengers regarding an incident that occurred on October 26th, 2021.

Specifically, police are attempting to identify and speak with those passengers involved in an incident on a BC Transit bus while parked at the Langford Bus Exchange on Station Ave in Langford, on October 26th between 6:40-6:55 P.M. The incident happened when they got onto bus #6150, route #61 to Sooke.

The description of the man investigators are looking so speak with is as follow:

    * Caucasian male
    * 30-35 years
    * 5’8’’ tall
    * Medium build
    * Clean shaven
    * Light hair under his ball cap
    * Wearing a navy blue construction jacket with fluorescent reflectors
    * Blue jeans

Investigators are also looking to speak with a woman with the following description:

    * Caucasian female
    * 50-60 years
    * 5’8 tall
    * Long light hair in a low ponytail
    * Wearing a long beige trench jacket

The public is not at risk, however in order to protect the integrity of this investigation, investigators do not wish to divulge the nature of the incident but are hoping these two individuals will recognize themselves as they may have crucial information to further this investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Cst. Cassandra Kenny at 250-391-3357 or via email at Cassandra.Kenny@rcmp-grc.gc.ca.

Released by

Cst. Alex Bérubé
Media Relations Officer
West Shore RCMP

[pontcanna]

RCMP searching for man believed to have broken into Royal Canadian Legion on Remembrance Day

November 12, 2021

The Shawnigan Lake RCMP is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect who is believed to have broken into a Royal Canadian Legion early on Remembrance Day.

Police say the incident took place shortly after 9 a.m. on November 11, when the Shawnigan Lake RCMP received reports of a break and enter to the local Royal Canadian Legion along Shawnigan Lake Road.

According to RCMP, video surveillance showed a suspect arriving in a black pickup and using a tool to cut a lock off of some storage sheds on the property.

 

 

More: https://www.cheknews...nce-day-911482/

[pontcanna]

More pix, this time his "accomplice":

 

 

[Victoria Watcher]

That truck must be known. It’s a pretty early model.