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Edmonton, Calgary are auto theft ‘epicentres’ as claims costs soar: Insurance industryThe Insurance Bureau of Canada claims the cost of auto theft has risen by 85 per cent in Edmonton and 73 per cent in Calgary over the past four years.CrimeJan 27
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Edmontonians warn others about uptick in ‘hugging bandit’ distraction theftsPeggy Duby, 87, was taking her trash bin out to the curb when her necklace was stolen off her body during a distraction theft outside her Edmonton home.CrimeMar 2
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Calgary city councillors seek ways to crack down on shoplifting under $100A motion from two Calgary city councillors asks administration to conduct "an analysis of approaches" that the city could take to regulate theft under $100.CanadaFeb 23
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Kelowna resident launches poster campaign to fight crime in his neighbourhoodMoreno Scatozza lives near the base of Knox Mountain in downtown's north end, where he says break-ins and thefts have become rampant in recent months.CanadaMar 3
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Auto thefts down 18% year-over-year while recovery remains low: reportThe number of vehicles stolen in Canada fell sharply last year but there were still almost 47,000 such thefts reported and more than a third of those were never recovered.CrimeFeb 11
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Alberta police recover stolen Jaws of Life used in string of theftsThe Jaws of Life were used in over a dozen break-ins across Edmonton, resulting in losses between $750,000 and $1 million, after they were stolen from a volunteer fire department.CrimeFeb 26
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Signed Crosby, MacKinnon jerseys stolen from Halifax bar by masked thiefA Halifax bar had a pair of framed jerseys signed by two hometown hockey heroes — Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon — stolen right off the wall in a brazen theft.CrimeFeb 19
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Louvre Museum director resigns months after crown jewel heist in ParisIn the last year, the museum has endured the high-profile jewels theft, water leaks that damaged priceless books, multiple staff walkouts and a strike over working conditions.WorldFeb 24
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Calgary couple hopeful wedding dress and wheelchair will be returned after car theftA Calgary family is hoping thieves will return a wedding dress and wheelchair that were in their car when it was stolen from outside a local business last week.CanadaFeb 22
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Handcuffed suspect drives stolen Alberta Sheriffs vehicle from Whitecourt to Spruce GroveRCMP in western Alberta were led on lengthy late night a pursuit by a suspect, in handcuffs, who was in an Alberta Sheriffs patrol vehicle that was stolen near Whitecourt.CrimeFeb 25
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BC Conservative interim leader accuses NDP of ignoring crime, disorder in KelownaThe Minister of State for Community Safety and Integrated Services told Global News the province is taking action.CanadaFeb 3
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City of Surrey fines owner after fatal dog attack, but animal remains still missingAnimal law lawyer V. Victoria Shroff, K.C. said that the owners of the attacking dog might have committed a crime by allegedly disposing of Lucky's body after the attack.PoliticsJan 15
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Nova Scotia Power names new CEO as cyberattack scrutiny continuesNova Scotia Power has named a new chief executive as the utility deals with fallout from last year’s cyberattack and seeks a widely criticized hike in power rates.CanadaFeb 10
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Winnipeg police reforms going in ‘right direction’ amid corruption woes: chiefReforms within Winnipeg police are going in the 'right direction,' its chief says after a trial earlier this year detailed officers getting involved illegal acts.CanadaMar 6
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Man who killed 3 Utah women said ‘it had to be done’: policeInvestigators have not found a motive for the triple homicide, and there is no indication that the suspect had any connection to the victims, according to police.CrimeMar 6
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Calgary jewelry store owner loses fortune in gold to late night smash-and-grabThe owner of a Calgary jewelry store says she's considering getting out of the business after thieves recently stole up to $200,000 in gold in a late-night smash and grab.CrimeFeb 4
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Toronto officers allegedly leaked info to criminals who carried out shootings: investigatorsSeven Toronto police officers and a retired officer are facing charges over a probe into organized crime and corruption that led to shootings and drug activity.CrimeFeb 5
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Regulator plans two-part inquiry into last year’s cyberattack at N.S. utilityNova Scotia Power said last week that 75 per cent of its metres had been transmitting accurate data by the end of January.CanadaFeb 9
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Prosecutors fail to have B.C. man jailed indefinitely after attempted robberyA British Columbia judge has rejected a bid by prosecutors to have a man who was convicted of attempted robbery jailed indefinitely as a dangerous offender.CrimeJan 22
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Man who killed Fort Saskatchewan mom in U-Haul hit-and-run found guiltyA man who hit and killed a Fort Saskatchewan mom with a U-Haul truck during a police chase between Beaumont and Edmonton two years ago area has been found guilty in her death.CrimeFeb 9