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Victoria, BC police news & VicPD updates

Read Victoria Police Department releases with a supported connection to the City of Victoria, BC. VicPD also serves Esquimalt; that alone does not qualify a story here. This index is not a live incident feed or emergency service. Read the original release for full context, later updates and corrections.

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Missing Person Found

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2026 File: 26-46423 Victoria, B.C. – Mark, who was listed as a missing person by the Victoria Police Department, has been found safe. We respectfully ask you to remove any posts or photos related to the file…

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Community

VicPD Seeks Public Assistance to Locate High-Risk Missing Person

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2026 File: 26-46423 Victoria, B.C. - The Victoria Police Department (VicPD) is asking for the public's assistance in locating 53-year-old Mark, who was last seen in the 2900-block of Douglas Street on November 2,…

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Public safety

Human Remains Found at Queens Avenue Fire Scene

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2026 File: 26-45101 Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Police Department (VicPD) has confirmed human remains were found in the 700-block of Queens Avenue, following a structure fire. VicPD is working with the BC Coroners…

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Community

VicPD Launches New Strategic Plan and Fleet Design

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 2, 2026 Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Police Department has launched its new strategic plan, setting a bold direction for community safety in Victoria and Esquimalt. The plan places community relationships, the needs…

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Community

Drones in First Response: A New Era of Public Safety for VicPD

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 29, 2026 Victoria, BC – The Victoria Police Department's (VicPD) Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), or drone program, has evolved into a new era for public safety, expanding to frontline patrol operations. The…

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Public safety

VicPD Investigating Queens Avenue Building Fire

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 26, 2026 File: 26-45101 Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Police Department and Victoria Fire Department are investigating a structure fire in the 700-block of Queens Avenue that started around 3:50 a.m. on October 24,…

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Community

Traffic Disruptions Expected for Wicked Victoria on Sunday, October 25

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 23, 2026 Victoria, B.C. - Costumes? Check. Candy? Check. Traffic detours? Check. Downtown Victoria is getting wicked this Sunday, October 25, for the 12th Annual Thrifty Foods Wicked Victoria! With creative costumes,…

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Community

VicPD Seeks Bystanders to Government Street Incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 13, 2026 File: 26-43441 Victoria, BC – The Victoria Police Department is looking to speak with witnesses to a physical altercation in the 1200 block of Government Street, around 7:00 a.m. on October 13, 2026. Upon…

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Community

The Royal Victoria Marathon - Event Details and Traffic Advisories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2026 Victoria, B.C. – Traffic disruptions, temporary CCTV cameras, and a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) will be deployed to support public safety and maintain traffic flow during the Royal Victoria Marathon…

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Community

VicPD Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Wanted Person

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 9, 2026 File: 26-42925 Victoria, B.C. – The Victoria Police Department (VicPD) is asking the public for information on the whereabouts of 48-year-old Mitchell MOISE, who is unlawfully at large and wanted on a…

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Public safety

VicPD Seeks Witnesses After Assault in Beacon Hill Park

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 28, 2026 File: 26-41215 Victoria, B.C. – Investigators are asking for the public's help to identify a suspect and locate witnesses following an assault near the duck pond in Beacon Hill Park on Sunday afternoon. The…

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Community

BC Law Enforcement Memorial - Event Details and Traffic Advisories

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Date: Thursday, September 24, 2026 Victoria, B.C. – Traffic disruptions, temporary CCTV cameras, and a Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) will be deployed to support public safety and maintain traffic flow during the BC…

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Public safety

Municipal Police Training Academy Opens on South Island

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 21, 2026 Victoria, B.C. – Municipal police departments are celebrating, as the first training academy on Vancouver Island opens for new recruits serving Central Saanich, Oak Bay, Saanich, and Victoria. The South…

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Community

Road Closures on Sunday for Annual Terry Fox Run - Expect Delays

Date: Thursday, September 17, 2026 Victoria, B.C. – Expect road closures and traffic disruptions on Sunday, September 20, as participants walk, run and roll in Victoria’s Terry Fox Run. Participants will follow a route along the Dallas Road…

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