AGENDA
- Suspects At-Large in Weekend Robberies (11-44672, 11-44924)
- Stabbing at View Towers (11-44924)
- Police Issue Warrant for Busker Assault Suspect (11-20373)
- Fourteen Drug Dealers Busted in Latest Pandora Crackdown (11-38564)
Suspects At-Large in Weekend Robberies (11-44672, 11-44924)
VicPD is actively investigating two personal robberies that occurred this weekend in Esquimalt and Vic West. One of the robberies occurred in the 200-block of Robert Street, and the other robbery was near the Tillicum Road and Craigflower Road intersection.
The first robbery occurred on Thursday afternoon when a 27-year-old Colwood man was robbed at knifepoint near Rainbow Park in the 200-block of Robert St.
The victim was on the walkway when three suspects jumped in front of him and blocked his path. One of the suspects produced a large knife and demanded the backpack that man was carrying. The other two suspects circled around to block his escape.
The backpack was ripped from his shoulders and all three suspects ran from the scene.
Officers were quick on-scene, along with K9 unit, but unable to locate the suspects. All three of the suspects were described as white men, between the ages of 23-27 years old, and all approximately 6-feet tall. They were all wearing black toques at the time of the robbery
The second robbery occurred Sunday night at 11 p.m. by the intersection of Tillicum Road and Craigflower Road .
A 19-year-old Saanich man was robbed of his iPod and headphones while waiting at the bus stop. He was with a friend, when he was approached by the lone suspect. The suspect struck up a conversation and then threatened the man with violence unless he surrendered his iPod and headphones.
The suspect took the iPod and headphones and then fled the area. The suspect was described as a native man, approximately 18-23 years old, approximately 6-foot-2 with a slim build and clean shaven.
He had brown eyes and at the time of the robbery was wearing a brown hoodie and grey sweat pants.
If anybody has information on these robberies, please contact CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Stabbing at View Towers (11-44924)
VicPD are investigating a stabbing that occurred at View Towers on Saturday night. Police are asking for public's help in providing any suspect information.
The stabbing occurred Saturday night just after 9 p.m. The attending officers located the victim in the parking lot, who was suffering from multiple stab wounds in the head and hands.
The 25-year-old Victoria man was uncooperative with police. Police do not known exactly where the stabbing occurred, or have any suspect information.
The victim, who is known to police, was treated by paramedics and taken to hospital. He was released later that day.
If anyone has information about the stabbing that occurred at View Towers Saturday night, asked to contact VicPD non-emergency line at 250-995-7654 or CrimeStoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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Police Issue Warrant for Busker Assault Suspect (11-20373)
Shane Michael Dailey, a 23-year-old Langford man, is wanted by VicPD for the assault of a popular downtown busker that occurred back in June.
Dailey is wanted for assault and mischief, and a warrant has been issued for his arrest.
On June 11, Dailey assaulted a well-known Victoria street performer at Government and Wharf Streets. The attack came without warning or provocation when the busker was tackled to the ground during the middle of his set.
The street performer suffered minor injuries and also had his violin broken.
VicPD were able to identify Dailey as the culprit following numerous tips from the public. The attack spawned significant interest from the online community and spread virally via Twitter and YouTube. Twitter followers rallied to support the popular performer and even secured the donation of a new violin courtesy of Larsen Music.
Anyone who has information about the whereabouts of Shane Dailey is asked to contact VicPD Major Crimes Detective Lori Beauvais (250-995-7256 / lori.beauvais@vicpd.ca).
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Fourteen Drug Dealers Busted in Latest Pandora Crackdown (11-38564)
Fourteen people face charges of drug trafficking following the latest crackdown by members of VicPD's Focused Enforcement Team and Strike Force.
The project, entitled "November Reign", focused on drug dealing in the 900-block of Pandora Avenue and was initiated in response to community concerns.
"This undercover project targeting prolific drug traffickers is just one small aspect of the strategy to decrease crime in the Pandora area," said S/Sgt. Dave Bown of the Focused Enforcement Team. "Combined with our high visibility patrols and close working relationship with downtown service providers, we're committed to make the area safe for everyone."
Undercover operators purchased cocaine and heroin over a three-day period, from November 15-18. Warrants were recently issued and police have already arrested 12 of the individuals. Two of the dealers remain outstanding on warrants.
Typically, VicPD's Focused Enforcement Team conducts similar drug crackdown projects two or three times a year. In May, 22 drug dealers were arrested in Project "Cinco de Mayo".
ARRESTED:
1. Chris Buchanan (35, Victoria)
2. Brandon Doneley (21, Langford)
3. Terrance Frank (35, Victoria)
4. Patrick Handspiker (48, Victoria)
5. Aaron Izzard (31, Victoria)
6. Michelle Johnson (32, Victoria)
7. Bryant Kertesz (40, Victoria)
8. Catherine McCarthy (45, Victoria)
9. Jeremy Short (37, Victoria)
10. Jessica Underdown (35, Victoria)
11. John Wawryk (54, Victoria)
12. Kim Webb (46, Victoria)
WANTED:
1. Roger Joliffe (33, Langford)
2. Chris Subala (36, Victoria)
