Oak Bay Police Department

Oak Bay Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who broke and entered into a Liquor Plus on Cadboro Bay Drive on Thursday morning. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)

Oak Bay police seek suspect who broke into liquor store on Cadboro Bay Road

The incident happened at 2:50 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 17

Oak Bay Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who broke and entered into a Liquor Plus on Cadboro Bay Drive on Thursday morning. (Oak Bay Police/Twitter)
Chief Andy Brinton retires after 6.5 years with Oak Bay Police. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Oak Bay appoints new police chief

Andy Brinton retires, Ray Bernoties new chief

Chief Andy Brinton retires after 6.5 years with Oak Bay Police. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Willows Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)

Missing child located unharmed at Willows Beach

Theft of bicycles, outboard motors highlight Oak Bay police calls

Willows Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)
A number of bikes, both locked and unlocked, were stolen in Oak Bay last week, according to police. (Unsplash)

$3,700 worth of bikes stolen in Oak Bay in just three days

Police receive reports of four stolen bikes from July 27 to 29

A number of bikes, both locked and unlocked, were stolen in Oak Bay last week, according to police. (Unsplash)
Traffic on the Pat Bay Highway (Black Press Media File)

Having a U.S. license plate is not a crime, police say

Residents called Oak Bay Police about U.S. visitors

Traffic on the Pat Bay Highway (Black Press Media File)
An Oak Bay police officer had to call for back up while trying to break up a party Saturday night, according to police. (Black Press Media file photo)

Oak Bay officer injured while breaking up party

Party-goers yell ‘f*** the blue,’ say police

An Oak Bay police officer had to call for back up while trying to break up a party Saturday night, according to police. (Black Press Media file photo)
Former Oak Bay police chief to return as deputy

Former Oak Bay police chief to return as deputy

Mark Fisher back after six years

Former Oak Bay police chief to return as deputy
Oak Bay Police. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police nab three impaired drivers in Oak Bay

Police work with youth caught spray painting to find alternative punishment

Oak Bay Police. (Black Press Media file photo)
Const. Derek Brand started March 30 at the Oak Bay Police Department and is part of a new wave of officers on the small police force. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Tour de Rock alum is newest Oak Bay Police officer

Const. Derek Brand did nine years as volunteer reserve officer

Const. Derek Brand started March 30 at the Oak Bay Police Department and is part of a new wave of officers on the small police force. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Gift card scammer nets $800 in Oak Bay

Gift card scammer nets $800 in Oak Bay

Police also called for stolen package, missing medic alert bracelet

Gift card scammer nets $800 in Oak Bay
Oak Bay Police’s newest member is Const. Deane Johnston who grew up in Saanich and worked in Oak Bay for a decade before taking up policing in Calgary. (Oak Bay Police Photo)

Oak Bay’s newest officer a familiar face around town

Ex-Calgary cop now patrolling Tweed City

Oak Bay Police’s newest member is Const. Deane Johnston who grew up in Saanich and worked in Oak Bay for a decade before taking up policing in Calgary. (Oak Bay Police Photo)
Vandals smashed the window of the Canadian College of the Performing Arts last week on Elgin Road in Oak Bay. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)

Oak Bay police bust man with booze, meth and fake ID at UVic

Oak Bay police say they’re responding to too many 911 misdials

Vandals smashed the window of the Canadian College of the Performing Arts last week on Elgin Road in Oak Bay. (Travis Paterson/News Staff)
Oak Bay Police have been busy with a string of petty thefts. (Black Press Media file photo)

Grass trimmer, gin, planters and more stolen in string of petty thefts in Oak Bay

The Oak Bay Police Department has been busy keeping up with reported incidents

Oak Bay Police have been busy with a string of petty thefts. (Black Press Media file photo)
On April 4 a man riding his bike on Victoria Golf Club in Oak Bay injured himself and was visited on scene by B.C. Ambulance Services and the Oak Bay Police. Golf courses are closed during the current COVID-19 shutdown. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Paramedics called to Oak Bay golf course as man crashes bike into sand trap

Oak Bay police respond to social distance concerns

On April 4 a man riding his bike on Victoria Golf Club in Oak Bay injured himself and was visited on scene by B.C. Ambulance Services and the Oak Bay Police. Golf courses are closed during the current COVID-19 shutdown. (Black Press Media File Photo)
Oak Bay Police responded to two suspected break and enters in one night last week. (Black Press Media File photo)

Oak Bay Police respond to two suspected break and enters in one night

Prowlers, vandals, scammers and thieves lead calls

Oak Bay Police responded to two suspected break and enters in one night last week. (Black Press Media File photo)
Residents reported a landslide on Maquinna Street following the ongoing heavy rains. No one was injured. (Google Earth Image)

Heavy rains lead to landslide on Harling Point

Oak Bay police also catch sea pirate with stolen motor

Residents reported a landslide on Maquinna Street following the ongoing heavy rains. No one was injured. (Google Earth Image)
Oak Bay Police saw a variety of incidents between Jan. 13-19. (Black Press Media File Photo)

Oak Bay driver hits cyclist, police consider blaming snow boots

Break and enter, thefts also seen in mid-January

Oak Bay Police saw a variety of incidents between Jan. 13-19. (Black Press Media File Photo)
Oak Bay police say a 19-year-old male driver and his passenger are lucky to have survived with only minor injuries after crashing into a tree in Queens Park early Friday morning. The driver is suspected to have been impaired by drugs. (Twitter/Oak Bay Police)

Tree stops suspected drug-impaired driver from ending up in ocean off Beach Drive

Oak Bay police say driver is ‘lucky that he didn’t kill someone’

Oak Bay police say a 19-year-old male driver and his passenger are lucky to have survived with only minor injuries after crashing into a tree in Queens Park early Friday morning. The driver is suspected to have been impaired by drugs. (Twitter/Oak Bay Police)
Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)

Thief smashes window to get in car parked at Oak Bay Rec Centre

Oak Bay Police briefs for Oct. 21 to 27

Oak Bay Police. (Black Press File Photo)
Oak Bay Police arrested a man hiding in the laundry room of an apartment building at Transit Road and Newport Avenue who is believed to have broken in. (Google Earth Image)

Man equipped with bear spray, tools caught in Oak Bay laundry room

Prolific offender arrested after allegedly breaking into apartment building

Oak Bay Police arrested a man hiding in the laundry room of an apartment building at Transit Road and Newport Avenue who is believed to have broken in. (Google Earth Image)