Police are investigating after a woman stole from the Cork and Barrel Spirit Merchants around 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 11.
The woman was bundled up due to the cold weather, leaving a limited description. She is believed to be between 45 and 55 years old.
Freezing temps down trees
Oak Bay police remind residents if a tree breaks a power line, assume the line is live.
Due to the cold weather, police responded to several calls involving trees falling across power lines in recent weeks. Residents should stay back at least 10 metres, make sure others stay back, and dial 911.
Bike swiped on Transit
Overnight, discovered Jan. 9, someone stole a bike from a carport in the 1300-block of Transit Road. The bike is a women’s Jamis mountain bike, midnight purple in colour, 26-inch wheels, front suspension and a grey plastic water bottle holder.
Payment device missing
A “point of sale” terminal was stolen from an insecure vehicle sometime between Jan. 7 and 9. The vehicle was parked in the 2600-block of Burdick Avenue.