Auto Theft

• Hamilton man connected with break and enter faces 85 charges: police

  Hamilton police say a local man described as a 'repeat offender' has been charged in connection with a series of break-ins targeting money and vehicles across southern Ontario.

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  Jan 26
  
• With vehicle theft rising in Canada, what are automakers doing to beef up security?

  Advances in technology that provide keyless driving have provided convenience to car owners, but have also opened the door for criminals, experts say.

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  Jan 8
  
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• Police charge Regina man after stolen vehicle recovered on New Year’s Eve

  A 23-year-old Regina man faces several charges following an investigation into a stolen vehicle on New Year’s Eve.

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  Jan 3
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• Calgary police seek help locating suspected car thief

  Investigators in Calgary are hoping the public will help them track down 36-year-old Luke Baker, who is wanted in connection with a series of stolen vehicles in November.

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  Dec 22, 2022
• 32-year-old man charged following recent Regina auto thefts

  Police arrested and charged a 32-year-old Regina man in connection with a pair of stolen Honda vehicles.

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  Dec 21, 2022
• Ontario government grants Peterborough police funds for automatic licence plate readers

  MPP Dave Smith says the province is providing $232,499 to acquire automatic licence plate recognition (ALPR) technology for the Peterborough Police Service.

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  Dec 16, 2022
• Calgary police make arrests in $1.2M auto thefts

  Investigators compared evidence from the scenes and were able to identify two possible offenders. Police arrested a man and a woman.

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  Dec 6, 2022
• High-end vehicle thefts up 60 per cent year over year in Hamilton: police

  Police say there's been a recent increase in high-end vehicle thefts in the city, particularily in Waterdown and Ancaster, with pick-up trucks a primary target for thieves.

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  Dec 1, 2022
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• Calgary police warn against leaving cars running unattended during cold snap

  “You're leaving a gift for anybody, because it is a crime of opportunity."

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  Nov 30, 2022
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• Pickups popular with thieves in Alberta

  Auto thefts are on the rise right across the country, especially in large urban centres.

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  Nov 17, 2022