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Alberta now has Canada’s highest per-capita vehicle theft rate: reportThe association's report tracks thefts of household vehicles like cars, trucks, vans and SUVs and does not include thefts of commercial vehicles.CanadaFeb 12
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6 people charged as police investigate increased butter thefts in OntarioPeel police say the recent rise in butter thefts represents a 135 per cent increase compared to 2023, and more than 180 similar incidents were reported to the force.CrimeJan 30
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‘It’s really bad’: Vancouver forum on fighting retail crime draws hundredsThe event drew representatives from across the country, and came amid a growing focus on organized retail theft and incidents that have increasingly resulted in violence.CrimeMar 6
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Kelowna RCMP say property crime has dropped, businesses say it’s still top of mindKatie Jenion, the owner, shared the emotional toll of the incident, “It definitely affected our entire family, and it was scary.”CanadaMar 11
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Train robbers swoosh away after stealing Nikes worth US$2MThere have been at least 10 heists targeting BNSF trains in remote areas of the Mojave Desert since last March that authorities are investigating.U.S. NewsFeb 25
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‘I will make you famous’: Retailer turns to social media to track down shopliftersA B.C. small business owner says she no longer reports crimes to the police and is relying solely on social media to hold criminals accountable. And she says it works.CrimeFeb 18
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Edmonton police give update on statue theft, say it likely used ‘specialized cutting tools’In 2021, the Emily Murphy statue was defaced with red paint.CrimeMar 3
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Vehicles new and old subject to auto theft in Alberta as methods become more sophisticatedRampant auto theft is an issue that has long plagued eastern Canadian provinces but has only recently reached Alberta as criminals seek new opportunities to steal high-value cars.CrimeFeb 14
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Villeneuve family seeks to protect driver’s ‘legacy’ in battle against Quebec museumGilles Villeneuve's family — including former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve — is taking action to get back his possessions from a museum, citing legacy and safety concerns.CanadaFeb 27
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Focus on tariffs squeezes crime and public safety to side note in B.C. budgetThe budget includes just $325 million in new spending over three years focused on public safety measures and is virtually silent on the hot-button issue of involuntary treatment.EconomyMar 4
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Calgary police investigate suspicious death in city’s southeastCalgary police homicide investigators have been called in and one person has been taken into custody after a man was found dead inside a southeast apartment building on Tuesday.CrimeMar 11
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Violent Crime and Retail Theft Initiative to receive an additional 12 officers this springRetail crime continues to plague Manitoba despite enhanced efforts like the retail crime initiative. The province is planning to step up measures once again.CanadaFeb 18
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Cricket Canada CEO says charges of theft and fraud are falsePolice said the newly appointed president of the Calgary league conducted an internal audit in 2017 after noticing "several concerns" about the league's financial records.CrimeMar 13
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Kelowna man frustrated with RCMP response after stolen items tracked to homeless campA Kelowna man is frustrated with the RCMP after he says he tracked some of his stolen items with a GPS tool but police didn't act on the informaiton.CrimeFeb 10
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Las Vegas woman accused of drugging, robbing men in dating app ‘romance scam’Aurora Phelps, who is in custody in Mexico, faces 21 counts, including wire fraud, bank fraud, identity theft, kidnapping and one count of kidnapping resulting in death.U.S. NewsFeb 24
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‘It was targeted’: Winnipeg collectibles store hit by thieves in costly break-inDespite the break-in, Curtis Howson says he's encouraged by the response from the community that his business has received since the incident.CrimeFeb 26
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This Toyota brand is disappearing from driveways in Ontario. It’s not the only onePolice in several Ontario communities have recently reported a large number of Toyota Tundra thefts from people's homes — but there are ways to protect your vehicle.CanadaFeb 8
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Lawsuit over allegedly stolen solid gold eagle to go ahead, despite ‘inexcusable’ delaysThe solid gold, gem encrusted 'Maltese Eagle' was allegedly stolen from Ron Shore in Ladner in 2016. Legal wrangling over the insurance claim is still playing out in court.CrimeFeb 12
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N.S. woman who allegedly used more than 15 aliases, identities faces more fraud chargesRCMP say a Nova Scotia woman is facing more charges in connection with an investigation into alleged forged documents to obtain financial benefits dating back 30 years.CanadaFeb 6
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Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter found dead in Louisiana hotel roomDanette Colbert was arrested after an investigation revealed she was reportedly using Manzano's credit cards at multiple stores in the New Orleans area.TrendingFeb 7