Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter fired amid illegal betting, ‘massive theft’ allegations
The allegations emerged after reporters looked into Shohei Ohtani's finances and allegedly found wire transfers worth millions to a bookmaker under federal investigation.
Sports
Mar 21
Inside the last-chance warehouse for Vancouver’s stolen bikes
Police say reported bike thefts in the city have fallen 60 per cent since 2015, but their warehouse still needs a special conveyer belt to store hundreds of recovered bikes.
Crime
Feb 29
Polly want a tip? Salmon Art pet store looking for parrot thief
A person of interest in a parrot theft in Salmon Arm has caught the attention of RCMP who are turning to the community for tips, officers said.
Crime
Mar 21
CBSA will get $28M aimed at tackling vehicle theft as summit set to begin
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced new money in an effort to help stop stolen vehicles from being shipped out of the country ahead of the auto-theft summit.
Canada
Feb 7
What Budget 2024 promises on auto theft – plus, nearly $700M for CSIS
With the number of stolen cars in Canada surging, Ottawa is bringing in stiffer penalties for auto theft as part of Budget 2024 including new offences.
Canada
Apr 16
Leave Canada or sue? Auto theft victims consider their options as cases surge
The surge in auto thefts has led to rises in home invasions, violent robberies and gun violence throughout the GTA, according to Toronto police.
Canada
Apr 13
48 stolen vehicles recovered as part of undercover bust: Toronto police
Police say information gathered during an undercover drug and gun trafficking investigation led them to launch a second investigation in August focused on stolen vehicles.
Crime
Mar 27
Man accused of Victoria carjackings arrested a third time in as many days
Victoria police say Seth Packer was arrested Tuesday evening, after allegedly entering an occupied home in the North Jubilee area and stealing a wallet.
Crime
8 hours
Smiths Falls, Ont. woman’s wedding dress stolen 2 weeks before marriage
With just two weeks to go until her big day, Kimberley Thomas was more than dismayed when her wedding dress was stolen from her car while visiting Kingston.
Canada
Apr 19
Details scarce as Ontario set to buy 4 new police helicopters
Details are scarce as the Ford government prepares to throw four new helicopters at Ontario's auto theft crisis in hopes of preventing thefts and punishing car thieves.
Canada
Mar 29
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From a massive lottery win to a kitty cloning success, here are five positive B.C. news stories to bring a bright spot into your weekend.
Canada
Mar 22
Small Sask. business victim of theft, $500K in electric bikes allegedly stolen
A Saskatoon small business owner of Biktrix is a recent victim of theft that costed the company $500,000 in losses.
Crime
Mar 27
Guilty plea in Boxing Day double stabbing in Vancouver’s Olympic Village
Sheldon Ilbegi-Asl, the man accused in a Boxing Day Facebook Marketplace robbery and attack, has pleaded guilty to the charges against him.
Crime
Apr 15
AirTags, GPS trackers can help car thieves. Here’s how to find them
Experts and police say car thieves are using GPS tracking devices like Apple AirTags to track and then steal Canadians’ cars. Here’s what you can do to stop them.
Crime
Apr 3
Woman shares carjack nightmare: ‘I can’t believe this is happening in Victoria’
A Victoria woman is sharing her story after a man shoved her to the ground and stole her car, smashing it into multiple others before being arrested.
Crime
Apr 23
Surge in new home break and enters in Calgary prompts police warning
Calgary residents in new communities are being warned to keep their homes and property secure as police investigate multiple break and enters across the city.
Crime
Apr 2
RCMP in Vernon, B.C., provide tips to help prevent auto crime
The number of auto crimes reported in and around Vernon, B.C., are down this year, RCMP officials say. But they are still offering tips on how vehicle owners can reduce their risk.
Crime
Apr 7
Winnipeg theft in spotlight after man arrested for stealing $10,000 worth of meat
'They're taking whatever meat possible. We had a situation last week where a gentleman filled up a basket, and once we scanned it all, it was $230 worth of product.'
Crime
Mar 25
Suspect faces charges in Milton, Oakville home invasions just days apart: police
Halton police say a suspect accused of taking a Milton, Ont., man for an anxious ride during a home invasion is facing multiple charges.
Crime
Apr 18
How police hope new Ontario helicopters will help fight car theft, locate vulnerable missing people
Four new police helicopters will help fight the car-theft crisis and assist searches for missing vulnerable people, the province and Toronto-area police forces say.
Crime
Apr 2