Car 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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• Port Hope police seek 2 after car stolen from dealership

  Police say a grey 2022 Hyundai Elantra was stolen from a dealership following a test drive of the vehicle by two men.

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  Jan 6
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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
• 1 charged, 1 outstanding after Toronto officers assaulted while making car theft arrest

  When they arrived, police said the officers were assaulted while attempting to arrest the men who were at the scene.

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  Dec 21, 2022
• Three guns stolen from vehicle parked in downtown Kamloops lot, RCMP say

  A different vehicle was later stolen from the same parking lot on Dec. 4, but it is not known if the thefts are related, police say.

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  Dec 11, 2022
• Police say two stolen vehicles discovered separately in Guelph, Ont. are connected

  According to police, a stolen Ford F-150 and Hyundai Accent were found two days apart in the same parking lot in the west end of Guelph, Ont.

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  Dec 7, 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
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• 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