Files of note: Break and Enters, frauds, thefts and more

Nanaimo

2024-11-05 15:03 PST

File # 2024

Facebook Market-Place fraud file # 2024-34221

On October 18, 2024 police received a report of a fraud involving FB Marketplace. A potential seller listed gym equipment for sale on Market-Place and was quickly contacted by an interested party. They agreed upon a price and emails were exchanged for the e-transfer. The buyer then asked for the sellers banking details, including their banking password. The seller by his own admission, didn’t clue in to the gravity of his error. A short time later, after not receiving the money, the seller checked his bank statement and saw that several thousand dollars had been withdrawn. The seller immediately contacted his bank and they were able to put a stop to the transaction. Although embarrassed, because the seller contacted contacted  his bank so quickly, his bank was able to recover his money.

Break and Enter file # 2024-35077

Sometime between Oct 22nd and Oct 25th a home on Beaconsfield Drive was broken into. Nothing appeared to be taken but the complainant’s axe that was left in her yard was used to break a hole through an exterior plywood door. This is a great reminder that nothing of value, including axes should be left in the open.

Theft of electric scooter file # 2024-35082

Sometime between 5 PM and 7 PM on October 25, 2024 an electric scooter was stolen from an unlocked back room in MacDonald’s on Princess Royal Ave. The scooter is an electric black ride-on-scooter. No serial number was available. It is not uncommon for thieves to target unlocked doors at the rear of businesses. Where possible these doors should remain locked at all times.

Mischief file # 2024-35100

Just after midnight on Saturday October 26, 2024 police responded to a report of a shirtless man incessantly ringing the door bell to home in which he did not reside. Needless to say, the residents were alarmed. When police arrived, they located a very inebriated man who in his alcohol confused state thought he was ringing the door bell to his home which was located several blocks away. To prevent any further incidents, the late-night door bell ringer was arrested and given a room for the night, compliments of the Nanaimo RCMP. He was released in the morning sober and fully clothed.

Theft of tools file # 2024-36197

Sometime between November 2nd and November 3rd a number of tools were stolen from a residence located in the 2300 block of East Wellington Road. Suspect(s) gained entry to the backyard through an unlocked gate. Taken was a Husqvarna chainsaw, leaf blower, and hedge trimmer. Locks should be installed on backyard gates. It’s not perfect but may be enough to convince a thief to go elsewhere.

Break and Enter file # 2024-35967

Sometime overnight on November 2, 2024 Bowen Automotive Repair located at 1703 Bowen Road was broken into. The front door was smashed out allowing thieves access to the interior. Taken were some cordless impact tools, a charger and a cordless compressor.

Break and Enter to pizza shop file # 2024-35943

Sometime overnight on November 2, 2024 a break and enter was reported at Fresh Slice Pizza located at 1808 Bowen Road. A large object was used to smash the front window. Once inside, suspect(s) opened cupboards and rummaged through the cash register. Cash registers should be left open after hours and where possible, no cash should ever be left on the premises.

Bank fraud file # 2024-36190

On November 2, 2024 a woman called police to report a fraud involving RBC. The complainant said that she received a phone call and her call display indicated it was from RBC. The caller identified themselves as Edward Brown and said that he was notifying her of fraudulent activity on her credit and debit cards. The complainant was instructed to cut up her VISA and debit cards and provide him with her PIN number. She was told that a courier would be by to pick up the credit and debit cards. A short time later a south Asian man, who identified themselves as Adam Silver arrived and picked up the credit and debit cards. Several days later five withdrawals totaling $17,000 were made. The complainant is working with their bank to be reimbursed. legitimate banks will never ask you for personal information nor will they ask you to destroy banking cards or send anyone to your home to collect them.

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Email: gary.obrien@rcmp-grc.gc.ca
Website: nanaimo.rcmp-grc.gc.ca

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