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Overall auto theft declining but violent attempts to steal cars are up: Ontario ministerMinister of Auto Theft and Bail Reform Graham McGregor says the total number of vehicles stolen is down, and up to 50 per cent of those taken are found and returned by police.PoliticsNov 9
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Copper wire thefts frustrate Alberta utility providers, homebuilders and policeAccording to the telecommunications company Telus, this year it has seen a 58 per cent increase from last year in terms of copper thefts affecting the firm across Alberta.CrimeNov 4
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More uniformed cops in busy holiday shopping areas: Winnipeg policeWinnipeg police say they're launching a safe shopping campaign to kick off the holiday season and to prevent retail theft.CrimeDec 4
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Edmonton porch pirate foiled by poopy surprisePorch piracy is universally reviled, and, in Edmonton, one of those would-be thieves got a taste of their own medicine Tuesday morning — though it was completely by accident.ConsumerDec 17
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As car theft decelerates, insurance claims are down in CanadaNew data by the Insurance Bureau of Canada showed insurance claims for auto theft went down by 19 per cent in the first six months of the year.CanadaOct 3
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These were Canada’s top 10 stolen vehicles in 2023As car theft finally decelerates in Canada after a surge in recent years, the country’s top 10 stolen vehicles for 2023 have been revealed – and they’re mostly SUVs.CanadaNov 19
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Meat prices expected to rise in 2025: reportBetween September 2023 and September 2024, meat prices climbed 3.1 per cent, with beef prices increasing by 9.2 per cent in the same period.CrimeDec 5
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Kelowna man shaken after car thief entered his home while he sleptIn this case, the suspect gained entry into his home first and stole his keys.CanadaDec 20
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Catalytic converter stolen from Calgary-area charity’s delivery truck: ‘It’s very disappointing’Volunteers with the Magic of Christmas will soon begin loading the packages onto Calgary Transit buses for delivery on Christmas Eve.CanadaDec 10
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Poll suggests Winnipeg residents believe city needs more money, are split on taxesWinnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham says new poll results show residents understand the need for the city to collect more money — either from other governments or new taxes.MoneyDec 2
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B.C. charity ‘hurting’ after thieves make off with critical trailerAs a part of its work, Casa de Luz Ministries collects donations in Canada and ships as many as five full semi-trailers of items to Mexico to support vulnerable families.CrimeDec 10
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$40K in designer bags, luxury goods stolen from Edmonton consignment store"You don't do this to businesses like us, where we are all small businesses trying to thrive," Owner Yardley Uy explained when she found dozens of her luxury goods went missing.CrimeDec 11
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Brazen safe theft caught on video at animal rescue in Edmonton: ‘It’s devastating’A safe, payment machine and credit card were stolen from the Alberta Animal Rescue Crew Society's Edmonton shelter: 'It’s a loss for every animal counting on us to survive.'CrimeOct 18
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Tools with sentimental value allegedly stolen from Okanagan farrierErin McQueen believes her tools were stolen on Nov.16 while her truck was parked in Kelowna near Ellis Street and Clement Avenue.CanadaNov 21
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Calgary artist gets some closure years after art heistAll the paintings at Saturday's exhibit still had evidence stickers on them from the police investigation.CanadaNov 18
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Man dead after Unicity police shooting, officer stabbed in throatWinnipeg police shot and killed a man near a bus stop at a Unicity shopping complex Sunday evening, after the man stabbed a plainclothes officer in the throat.CrimeNov 24
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Carjacking suspect who allegedly stole Roxy the dog to turn 40 behind barsAn Alliston, Ont., man accused of a brazen daylight carjacking and theft of a four-year-old labrador retriever named "Roxy" appeared in court Friday.CrimeDec 13
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Auto fraud is up 54% in Canada — and culprits may not be who you thinkThe report released by Equifax Canada showed automotive fraud was up by 54 per cent year over year, with identity theft and falsified credit applications largely driving the rise.CanadaSep 24
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Thefts from construction sites, show homes causing headaches for Manitoba buildersThe head of the Manitoba Home Builders' Association says something needs to be done to tackle crime at construction sites in Winnipeg and across the province.CrimeNov 14
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Toronto police arrest 3 after tracing history of stolen BMW that crashed with TTC busToronto police said they had arrested three people from Toronto, Markham and Pickering and filed various charges against them, including relating to theft and fleeing from police.CrimeNov 22