Charity Theft

• Caught on camera: Thief takes Victoria charity’s $10K custom cargo bike

  The thief was caught on CCTV security footage around 5 a.m. Tuesday morning, using a powerful handsaw to cut through two $200 locks before lifting the bike.

  Crime

  Jun 21, 2023
  
• Edmonton charity rattled by costly theft, vandalism of delivery trucks: ‘I was disgusted’

  An Edmonton charity that donates furniture to low-income families says its trucks have become an easy target for thieves and vandals, costing them $24,000 in the past 18 months.

  Crime

  Jan 14, 2023
  
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• Vancouver’s Bright Nights cancelled after key equipment allegedly stolen

  Organizers of the event that raises money for burn victims said gate proceeds were already down significantly due to COVID-19 restrictions and cold weather.

  Crime

  Dec 31, 2021
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• CKNW listeners help Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society after devastating theft

  RCMP are investigating a theft from the Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadows Christmas Hamper Society.

  Crime

  Sep 22, 2020
• Donors offer tens of thousands of dollars to help cover Grinchly theft from Surrey Christmas charity

  Thieves broke into the Surrey Christmas Bureau Wednesday morning, making off with laptops, drones and $6,000 worth of gift cards.

  Dec 11, 2019
• Kingstonians come to the aid of Martha’s Table after reported theft

  After a significant amount of money was reportedly stolen from Martha's Table earlier this month, the Kingston organization has recouped its losses thanks to the community.

  Canada

  Oct 28, 2019
• Bags of donated parkas and winter gear stolen from Calgary charity

  Calgary police confirmed an investigation is underway and they are looking at CCTV footage from the surrounding area.

  Crime

  Nov 29, 2018
• Hope for Wildlife animal rehab centre in N.S. victim of break-in, theft

  Swinimer says the suspect or suspects had used a crowbar to open the door and caused "a couple thousand in repairs."

  Canada

  Mar 2, 2018
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• Thieves break in to Mission charity, steal thousands of dollars intended for children with cancer

  The Canadian Cancer Society in Mission was cleaned out recently, the latest in a string of robberies targeting local charities.

  Jan 26, 2016