Auto Theft
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Quebec men among those arrested after Ontario police disrupt auto theft networksFour men are facing dozens of criminal charges following two separate auto theft investigations by the Halton Regional Police Service.CrimeJun 4
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Stolen SUV traced to West Africa results in fraud, theft chargesA stolen SUV fraudulently purchased in Saskatchewan was traced to Ghana, highlighting a broader trend of Canadian vehicles being shipped overseas.CanadaMay 29
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Rising threat of ‘distraction’ auto thefts ‘can pop up anywhere,’ says CAAA rising number of auto thefts in Canada see threat actors using 'distraction' tactics to help them steal cars from their owners, according to CAA.CrimeMay 27
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Police find $5.5M in cars from Ontario auto theft ring tied to $20M in lossesNiagara police launched Project Jack Links in December 2025, targeting groups allegedly involved in stealing high-end vehicles and trafficking them to overseas markets.CrimeMay 27
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6 charged after Peel police investigation into violent, armed carjackingsPeel police say they received reports of violent, armed carjackings between Jan. 18 and Feb. 1 across the region and through the Greater Toronto Area.CrimeMar 23
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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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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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306 stolen Canadian vehicles bound for Middle East, West Africa recoveredThe OPP say 306 stolen vehicles have been recovered as part of an investigation into an organized crime ring accused of exporting vehicles using freight forwarding companies.CrimeDec 17, 2025
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Why your car insurance is likely getting more expensive in 2026Car insurance premiums in Canada have been getting more expensive in recent years and insurance experts believe prices will continue to drive up into 2026.ConsumerDec 11, 2025
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Auto theft costs Canadians $1B. Here are the top vehicles sought by thievesNewer model, higher-priced SUVs and pickup trucks remain top targets, a new report says, with criminals adapting amid efforts to crack down on their operations.CrimeNov 18, 2025
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