Police said the crime spree included thefts at convenience stores, an attempted break-and-enter at a Foodland, and break-ins to area homes.

Police say a program that aims to celebrate well-behaved young Calgarians has already recognized thousands of youth in its first year.

Police say a candy wrapper trail led them to the arrest of an intoxicated 30-year-old theft suspect who was "passed out in the grass" in a Barrie, Ont. park after a convenience store robbery.