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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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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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Porsche owner gets run over in shocking video of suspected Ontario car theftA possible car sale quickly turned dangerous when the possible buyer-turned-car thief quickly tried to speed away in the vehicle, striking the seller.CrimeSep 18
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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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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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String of ATM and vehicle thefts in Saskatchewan nets more than 100 chargesPolice say more than 20 incidents that were reported throughout the province were connected, including six ATM thefts and "many" thefts of motor vehicles.CrimeAug 24
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Small businesses see crime jump in past year. What can stop the rise?Nearly half of Canadian small businesses reported being directly impacted by criminal activity, ranging from vandalism and break-ins to harassment, according to new data.CanadaOct 24
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Auto theft in Canada drops 19% as CBSA intercepts nearly 2K stolen vehiclesTransport Minister Anita Anand said the Canada Border Services Agency had intercepted 1,900 stolen vehicles in the first six months of 2024, more than in all of 2023.CanadaOct 16
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Transportation minister looks for provinces, territories to collaborate on car theftsThe federal transportation minister says national co-operation is needed to close loopholes criminals can use to re-sell stolen cars.CrimeOct 27
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Jacques Villeneuve calls thieves of late father’s bronze monument ‘soulless beings’The younger Villeneuve, also a celebrated F1 driver, posted a video to social media on the weekend saying he has had trouble sleeping since learning of the theft.CanadaNov 4
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‘Give me the Ferrari key!’ Ontario man recounts ‘nightmare’ home invasionA harrowing home invasion has stripped a Markham family of their sense of safety. Police say they are increasingly finding teens entangled in crimes of this violent nature.CrimeOct 31
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Victoria business installs bulletproof glass to combat break-insOwner Phil Nicolls said his windows have broken several times over the last three or four years and thousands of dollars in merchandise stolen.CrimeOct 28
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Surge in fraud and thefts prompts Richmond RCMP to expand ‘safe exchange zone’ hoursRichmond Mounties reported a 67 per cent rise in online transaction-related fraud and robbery incidents, which in some cases have involved weapons like pepper sprays or knives.CrimeNov 6
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Thieves take off with bronze statue of Formula One racing legend Gilles VilleneuveTjetatue cost $25,000 to built in 1984 and the general manager of the Gilles Villeneuve Museum is worried the thieves plan to melt it and sell the bronze.CanadaNov 1
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Caught on camera: A bizarre, unsanitary theft from Richmond gelato storeKaitlyn Sieg said the Timothy's employee came over to her on Wednesday afternoon, saying a man who had caused previous issues at the store was now sitting outside.CrimeOct 17
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Package stolen within 30-minutes of delivery by alleged Kelowna porch pirateThe alleged thief pulled up to the home Saturday evening on an e-scooter wearing snow pants, a ski jacket, and a motorbike helmet.CanadaOct 21
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Kelowna business owner spending thousands of dollars on security amid safety concernsJason Bell is one of a growing number of Kelowna business owners fed up with vandalism, loitering and violence impacting his business.CanadaOct 22
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‘Do something’: Vancouver’s Gourmet Warehouse warns of ‘epidemic’ of retail crimeThe Gourmet Warehouse says it's dealing with up to six attempted thieves a day and that the problem is getting worse.CrimeNov 6
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Former Ogden legion still standing 1 year after City of Calgary ordered demolitionThe City of Calgary issued a demolition order for the building after the building remained vacant since its sale in 2012, and concerns from residents over social disorder.CanadaOct 24
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Airpods help Calgary woman, police find 2 vehicles after back-to-back carjacking and theftFirst, Jaimie Pidlubny was carjacked at knifepoint — then, her personal info inside the stolen Jeep led the thieves to her home, where a second family vehicle was taken.CrimeOct 29