Goldstream News Gazette, May 27, 2015

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Langford neighbours’ vehicles hit overnight More than two dozen cars & trucks, mostly unlocked, rummaged through More than two dozen residents of a Langford neighbourhood bordered by Sooke, Walfred and Happy Valley roads awoke Monday morning to find their vehicles were broken into overnight. West Shore RCMP reported at least 25 vehicles were targeted, with many of them rummaged through having been left unlocked. Among the property stolen from the vehicles were various personal belongings, including jewelry and cash. In one instance, a wallet containing more than $100 in cash was taken. “These are crimes of opportunity that are easily avoidable,” says detachment spokesperson Const. Alex Berube. “Those criminals are looking for easy targets.” The Island District RCMP’s forensic identification section

was called in to help out with the investigation. West Shore RCMP reminds the public that leaving vehicle doors unlocked tends to attract thieves. The consequences can be far worse when those thieves find victim’s personal information, such as a driver’s licence, credit cards or any other documents which can lead to identity theft or fraud. Berube pointed out that criminals can use stolen personal or financial information to access your bank account, open new accounts, make purchases, transfer bank balances or otherwise hide their criminal activities etc. Anyone with any information on the thefts in the above neighbourhood is asked to call West Shore RCMP at 250474-2264 or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). editor@goldstreamgazette.com

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Tuned-up bid West Shore resident Denis Rostron tests out the tone on a donated kettle drum up for auction at the Mighty Garage Sale on Sunday in Metchosin. If his bid was accepted at the end of the two-day fundraiser event for the Metchosin Community Association, the antique collector said, his plan was to use the musical instrument as a unique end table. See more photos on page A

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