Auto Thefts
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Toronto carjackings: 3 people face 54 charges in latest auto theft probeThree people are facing a total of 54 charges in relation to an auto theft investigation that nearly saw police officers injured during an arrest.CrimeApr 16
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Police investigate string of vehicle thefts from parking lots in Waterloo RegionSince August, Waterloo Regional Police say there have been a total of 13 thefts or attempted thefts involving late 1990s to late 2000s vehicles from large parking lots.CrimeDec 15, 2023
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80 vehicles recovered in York Region auto theft enforcement initiativePolice said the seven-week initiative called Operation Auto Guard resulted in 56 people being charged and 80 vehicles were recovered worth more than $5 million.CrimeDec 8, 2023
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Auto theft is now a ‘crisis’ in Canada. Here’s what we can do about itAs vehicle thefts skyrocket in Canada, a new report is highlighting some actions that could be taken to tackle the problem by vehicle owners as well as governments.CanadaJun 15, 2023
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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.CrimeMar 21, 2023
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Brampton mayor proposes distributing free faraday bags to combat car theftsBrampton'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.PoliticsFeb 1, 2023
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Global crime rings are ‘targetting’ Canada as auto thefts rise, officials sayDespite 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.CanadaJan 7, 2023
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Police investigating high-end vehicle thefts in Hamilton arranged through online postsHamilton 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.CrimeJun 17, 2021
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Watch your cars: ICBC numbers show catalytic converter thefts way up, along with costsA 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
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Police arrest 4 in connection with reported thefts of high-end SUVs from Oakville drivewaysThe four individuals have each been charged with possession of property obtained by crime and possession of break-in instruments.CrimeSep 25, 2019
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