-
Car theft finally decelerating in Canada after surge — a ‘positive sign’A new report shows a 17 per cent national decline in auto theft in the first six months of 2024, compared with the same period last year.CanadaJul 16
-
Toronto ranked costliest city for auto theft claims in OntarioToronto has topped the list of the costliest cities in Ontario for auto theft claims. One Ontario city saw a 2,269 per cent increase in auto theft claims costs over five years.CanadaJun 4
-
Operation Barcode nets dozens of theft suspects: RCMPThere were a total of 34 arrests, 21 criminal charges, seven store bans and six restorative justice referrals from Operation Barcode, an endeavour that targets shoplifting.CrimeMay 15
-
Auto insurance premiums rising: Here’s what you can do to trim the billRising auto insurance premiums tied to stolen vehicles are affecting drivers even when they haven't been targeted themselves. Here's why and what you can do about it.ConsumerJul 20
-
Interpol data confirms Canada is ‘ground zero’ for car thefts: expertsInterpol says Canada has emerged as a leading country for auto theft. The finding comes following the RCMP's integration of its stolen-vehicle data with Interpol's.CanadaJul 10
-
Stratford police appeal for return of 2 sets of ashes taken during break-inPolice in Stratford, Ont., are appealing for the return of the ashes of two people and two pets that went missing from a family member's home last month.CrimeJun 4
-
Winnipeg retail crime initiative extended thanks to funding from provinceThe city and province say they will continue to crack down on increased crime in Winnipeg, after the initial success of the Violent Crime and Retail Theft (VCRT) initiative.CrimeJul 10
-
Community rallies after theft at Kingston BMX TrackA Kingston BMX track recovered from a theft with community help, raising funds to replace stolen gear and prepare for a weekend rally, highlighting local generosity.CanadaJul 12
-
Police seize more than 28 stolen vehicles, thousands of dollars in Montreal areaPolice say they seized more than 28 vehicles and thousands of dollars in the Montreal area this week as part of their fight against organized vehicle theft in the province.CrimeJul 23
-
Nearly half of 124 arrested by Ontario carjacking task force were on bail: policeNearly half of the 124 people arrested by Ontario's carjacking task force were out on bail, police say, with many being released again after their latest arrest.CrimeJun 25
-
Store clerk stole $1M lottery ticket from unsuspecting winner, police sayPolice say he threw the ticket in the trash after telling the customer it was not a winner, only to go back and fish it out of the garbage later on.TrendingJul 24
-
Copper thieves keep cutting this B.C. community’s internet: ‘It’s a public safety issue’Residents say copper theft has been an ongoing issue for more than a decade, and has persisted even after Telus switched most of the area to fiber-optic cable in 2021.CrimeJul 9
-
Takedown: The anatomy of catching a suspected car thiefGlobal News is granted rare access inside York Regional Police’s auto theft unit as it targets a suspect crime group that has been stealing cars across the Toronto-area overnight.CrimeJun 24
-
15 arrested in Kelowna for being drunk in public on Canada Day: RCMPIn what police are describing as a 'very successful' Canada Day celebration, there were 170 files opened for issues including drinking and driving and causing a disturbance.CrimeJul 3
-
Canada’s Crime Severity Index higher in 2023 with increased child exploitationThe rise in Canada's crime severity index in 2023 was mainly impacted by a 52% increase of police-reported instances of child sexual exploitation.Crime9 mins
-
Charges laid after vehicle theft at downtown Red Deer restaurantRed Deer RCMP responded around 3:30 p.m. Friday to a motor vehicle theft at Original Joe’s, a popular restaurant and bar in the city's downtown.CrimeJun 16
-
Number of homicide cases in Guelph ‘unprecedented’: police chiefA report to the police services board showed that the overall crime rate in Guelph in 2023 was down compared to 2022. The number of calls to police was up.CrimeJul 1
-
Massive cache of stolen property uncovered after raid of Winnipeg home: policeWinnipeg police say they uncovered over half a million worth of stolen bikes, electronics and more after raiding a local home and storage facility in late June.CrimeJul 9
-
Kingston BMX track struggles after break-in, theft ahead of provincial eventThe Kingston BMX track faces a major setback after a break-in, losing vital equipment just weeks before a provincial event. The owners vow to overcome and host the race as planned.CrimeJun 25
-
As N.S. jail death toll mounts, father grieves son and calls for corrections reformThe grieving parent said his 33-year-old son's suicide on April 26 should be remembered as an example of how the provincial corrections system is failing to protect inmates' lives.CanadaJul 24