A pair of break-ins to houses in Oak Bay has police reminding residents to call the police department when they are on holiday, so officers can patrol the area.
A house in the 2300-block of Foul Bay Rd. was broken into on Thursday (Aug. 18) and another in the 1100-block of Beach Dr. on Sunday (Aug. 21).
In the first, witnesses helped police find four suspects, against whom charges are being considered. In the second, a laptop was stolen when a kitchen window was accessed. There are no suspects identified in the latter case.
Before going on holidays, residents can contact police at 250-592-2424 to step up foot and bike patrols in their area.
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