Car Theft
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Arrests made after 6-month re-vinning investigation in CalgaryCalgary police in May, officers identified a suspect in the sale of a stolen vehicle with its vehicle identification number (VIN) that had been tampered.CrimeNov 23
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Vehicle theft is on the rise in Canada and Manitoba. Here’s how to keep yours safeWinnipeg police said there were 2,292 reported vehicle thefts this year, 9.6-per cent less than last year but 11.1-per cent higher than the five-year average.CrimeNov 22
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Car theft is on the rise in Canada. Here are 2022’s top 10 stolen vehiclesTopping the list is the Honda CR-V with about 5,620 thefts in 2022, according to Équité Association, which investigates the thefts. The 2020 model was the most stolen.CanadaNov 15
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Summer crime spree ends with Winnipeg man’s arrestWinnipeg police say between July and September a man broke into a string of shops and businesses where he damaged property and stole a yet-to-be-determined amount of goods.CanadaSep 26
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Alberta woman charged with car theft after wild ride through the OkanaganRCMP said due to erratic driving, and concerns for public safety, they opted not to follow and an RCMP Air Services unit was called in to track the vehicle.CrimeSep 7
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Car insurance rates are going up due to theft. Here’s what to knowInsurance companies have taken a hit due to higher thefts. In 2022, the industry lost $1 billion due to theft claims, according to Rates.ca, a significant increase from 2021.CanadaSep 2
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Police recover $2.8M worth of stolen vehicles after Toronto-area bustPolice forces in Ontario began investigating a Greater Toronto Area car theft ring in May 2023 and announced charges, including against one person on bail, in August.CrimeAug 16
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Vancouver woman tries to track stolen car to Okanagan using AirTagOn Sunday, Becca Hislop was with her boyfriend out and about in Vancouver near Science World when her car was stolen.CanadaAug 11
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Toronto car theft victim says he had to travel to Montreal to get Range Rover backStephen Taub says he knew exactly where a Range Rover stolen from his Toronto driveway was located. But he had to travel all the way to Montreal himself to recover it.CanadaJul 27
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High-end stolen cars found in London, Ont., 3 locals face multiple charges eachLondon police say officers observed three high-end vehicles parked in the 200-block of Admiral Drive Tuesday morning that had been previously reported stolen.CanadaJun 28
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