Vigilante
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‘When citizens take the law into their own hands, things can go wrong’: Kelowna RCMP'Systems are under duress and without adequate care or consequences for repeat offenders, public confidence will result in citizen’s frustrations,' Kelowna police say.CrimeJul 29, 2022
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Alleged vigilantism lands Lake Country man in police custody"When people decide to bypass law enforcement and take matters into their own hands it can lead to dangerous situations," RCMP said.CrimeApr 1, 2021
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Family of young sex assault victim among those concerned by ongoing protests in Edmonton neighbourhoodA protest that began in a west Edmonton neighbourhood on Saturday to voice opposition to the bail release of a man accused of sexually assaulting a young girl shows no signs of coming to an end.CrimeJun 23, 2020
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Edmonton police warn vigilante action against man accused of sexual assault ‘will not be tolerated’Two days after issuing a warning to the public about a man accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a young girl getting released on bail, the Edmonton Police Service issued a new warning Friday night aimed at anyone looking to harm the man.CrimeJun 20, 2020
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Winnipeg man stops Liquor Mart theft, says he’d ‘think twice’ about doing it againA rash of thefts at Winnipeg liquor stores – as well as other retailers, like grocery and clothing stores – has people increasingly frustrated by what they see as a lack of consequences for the thieves.CrimeOct 23, 2019
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Teen girl kidnapped in high schoolers’ botched pedophile sting attemptThe victim and her friends were trying to stage a "creep catchers"-style ambush, according to the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.TrendingOct 10, 2019
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Vigilante justice not worth the risk, says Winnipeg lawyerThe RCMP is discouraging Manitobans from vigilante activity following a series of events in Headingley, including one that resulted in a car chase and crash.CrimeSep 17, 2019
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‘Rapists beware’: Three men killed by apparent vigilante in BangladeshThree men accused of rape have been found dead with notes signed 'Hercules' in Bangladesh.WorldFeb 4, 2019
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Alberta man convicted of criminal harassment following Creep Catcher incidentAn Alberta man has been convicted of criminal harassment for his involvement in a Creep Catchers sting.CrimeDec 5, 2017
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B.C. ‘Creep Hunters’ group receives society statusA B.C. group that tracks alleged pedophiles online has been granted legal status as a non-profit society.CanadaJun 13, 2017
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