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
On the ‘frontline’: Toronto-area residents hiring security firms to fight auto theft
Several Toronto-area security firms say the spike in auto thefts have led to residents calling about their services, with some even hiring them for protection.
Canada
Apr 25
B.C. rolling out online anti-bike theft tool provincewide
Project 529 works by encouraging owners to register their bike details and personal information with an online database.
Crime
Apr 30
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
Winnipeg links up with free global bike registration network
Winnipeg is hoping to cut down on bike theft this spring by encouraging local cyclists to use a free registration service.
Traffic
Apr 29
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
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
Apr 24
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
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
Shohei Ohtani’s ex-interpreter to plead guilty to fraud in sport betting case
The plea agreement says Mizuhara will be required to pay Ohtani restitution that could total nearly US$17 million, as well as more than $1 million to the IRS.
Sports
3 hours
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
Manitoba can do ‘big things’ for public safety, premier says at summit
Among the topics under discussion at Manitoba's public safety summit in Winnipeg: youth violence, rural and northern safety, organized crime, and access to victim services.
Politics
Apr 30
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
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
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
Toronto Pearson gold heist: Multiple people charged in historic $20M theft
Multiple people have been arrested in connection with the largest gold heist in Canadian history at Toronto Pearson airport last year, Peel Regional Police say.
Crime
Apr 17
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
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