Auto Thefts

• 78 stolen vehicles recovered, 4 charged as Peel police work to target car theft ‘epidemic’

  "This investigation began with a high number of stolen Range Rovers but it quickly expanded to many other makes and models being recovered," police said.

  Crime

  Mar 21
  
• Brampton mayor proposes distributing free faraday bags to combat car thefts

  Brampton's mayor is proposing a pilot program to combat auto thefts that would see free faraday bags given to thousands of residents across the city.

  Politics

  Feb 1
  
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• Global crime rings are ‘targetting’ Canada as auto thefts rise, officials say

  Despite police operations resulting in hundreds of cars retrieved and dozens of arrests, vehicle thefts persist in Toronto since they are organized abroad, Global News was told.

  Canada

  Jan 7
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• Police investigating high-end vehicle thefts in Hamilton arranged through online posts

  Hamilton police say they're investigating three incidents in which suspects stole vehicles by simply driving away amid a prospective sale that had been arranged online.

  Crime

  Jun 17, 2021
• Watch your cars: ICBC numbers show catalytic converter thefts way up, along with costs

  A growing problem for vehicle owners in the Lower Mainland — catalytic converter thefts — is expected to cost taxpayers nearly $1 million this year.

  Dec 20, 2019
• Police arrest 4 in connection with reported thefts of high-end SUVs from Oakville driveways

  The four individuals have each been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and possession of break-in instruments.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2019
• Several high-end SUVs reported stolen from Oakville driveways

  Halton Regional Police are looking for suspects after six high-end SUVs were stolen from residential driveways in Oakville.

  Crime

  Sep 19, 2019
• Regina woman upset after daughter’s dance bag stolen from vehicle

  "To steal from a child — why would they do it?"

  Canada

  May 22, 2019
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• 2 suspects in used car dealership thefts charged in similar incident in Adelaide Metcalfe: OPP

  Middlesex OPP say they were called to an auto dealership on Centre Road on Sept. 19 in response to a vehicle theft.

  Crime

  Sep 25, 2018
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• Spike in vehicle thefts prompts Regina Police prevention encouragement

  The Regina Police Service are encouraging residents to remove valuables from their vehicles after recording a spike in vehicle thefts.

  Crime

  Jul 12, 2018