A 24-year-old man was arrested by Oak Bay police after officers saw him trying to “hot wire” a vehicle in broad daylight in the 1000-block of Monterey Avenue, near McNeill Avenue.
The attempted theft was reported about 8:55 a.m. on Sept. 10.
The suspect was released on conditions and has an Oct. 30 court date.
Police are recommending charges of theft of a motor vehicle and mischief.