Oak Bay police were alerted to a suspected arson in the Carnarvon Park washroom.

The Oak Bay Fire Department informed police of a March 4 fire in the male washroom at the park. The incident, believed to have occurred overnight, resulted in damage to a urinal, which required replacement at an estimated cost of $1,500. There are currently no suspects. 

Impaired driver on Beach Drive

A speeding driver had their vehicle impounded after failing a roadside screening test.

Shortly after 7 p.m. on March 4, officers conducting traffic enforcement on Beach Drive pulled over a vehicle travelling 20 km/h over the limit. The driver, a 42-year-old Saanich man, was found to have an odour of alcohol on his breath. Following the use of a roadside screening device, the driver was issued a 90-day driving prohibition and had his vehicle impounded.

Theft at liquor store

Police responded to a report of theft at a liquor store on the 2100-block of Oak Bay Avenue shortly before 10 p.m. March 5. Police say a man and woman reportedly worked together to distract staff and steal approximately $1,000 worth of wine. Police are working on identifying the two suspects and the investigation is ongoing. 

Anyone with information on these or any other crimes in Oak Bay are asked to contact the police department at 250-592-2424 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).