A quick stop at an Oak Bay Avenue business proved costly for a man who had left close to $5,000 in cash in plain view on the front passenger seat of his rental car.
While he was inside, someone smashed a window on the Hyundai Sonata and grabbed the money.
Oak Bay police responded around 11:10 a.m. after being called about the Oct. 10 theft in the 2100-block of Oak Bay Avenue, in the middle of Oak Bay Village.
Officers made a thorough search of the area but no one was found.
The suspect was described as wearing a Tilley-style brimmed hat and camouflage cargo pants, and carrying a backpack.
The investigation is ongoing. Call Oak Bay police at 250-592-2424 with any information.
jbell@timescolonist
