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2 men arrested in Calgary poppy box thefts

Calgary police have made two arrests in relation to poppy box thefts in recent weeks. Global News

CALGARY – Two men have been arrested after recent poppy box thefts in the city.

Police said one man has been charged in connection with a poppy box theft at Northland Mall; another man was arrested in relation to two such thefts in Montgomery.

READ MORE: Poppy donation box thief caught on camera at Calgary gas station

Police said there have been a total of 39 poppy box thefts this year—which is about twice as many as were reported last year.

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READ MORE: Poppy donation box thefts on the rise in Calgary, says charity

Watch below: After a string of recent thefts, Gary Bobrovitz reports on why Poppy Fund managers say it may be time to change the way they sell poppies.

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