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String of break and enters in Oak Bay last weekend prompts police investigation

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Oak Bay Police were busy Sunday evening, responding to three separate residential break and enters in the area. 

At around 5 p.m. on August 21st, officers were called to a home in the 2100 block of Granite Street. When officers arrived, they learned a suspect entered through an unlocked back door and stole approximately $8,000 worth of electronic equipment and silverware. 

A neighbour, who observed the suspect leaving the residence, described the

suspect as a 25-30 year old Caucasian man, standing 5’9” tall with a tattoo on his arm and closely shaved hair. 

At the time of the incident he was wearing dark shorts, a dark or checkered shirt and a large dark backpack. 

Later that same day, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a resident called 911 to report a break and enter in progress in the 3100 block of Rutland Road.

According to the resident, they had returned home when they confronted a man in the foyer. The man stated he had let the family dog out because it had been barking then fled the property. 

Officers arrived, searched the home and area, however, the suspect was not located. 

The suspect is described as a Caucasian man, standing about  6’0” tall with a slim build. He was said to be wearing cargo pants, a grey t-shirt, a black medical mask, black backpack and riding a full suspension mountain bike. 

After further investigation, it was later determined nearly $700 worth of electronics was stolen from the home. 

The family dog was later located unharmed and reunited with the family. 

Within the hour, officers responded to another report of a residential break and enter at the 3100 block of Beach Drive.

Officers attended and searched the residents, however the suspect had fled. 

CCTV video was reviewed and showed a suspect matching the same description as the suspect from the previously reported break and enter. 

A rear patio door was found insecure, however, no property was reported stolen from the home. 

Anyone with information or video surveillance related to these investigations is asked to contact the Oak Bay police at (250) 592-2424 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.

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