Smash And Grab

• Kelowna business owners skeptical as city rolls out response to crime, disorder

  The City of Kelowna plans to increase RCMP and bylaw patrols and is launching a program aimed at freeing up police officers, among others. But for some, it doesn’t go far enough.

  Canada

  Jan 8
  
• City responds to Kelowna businesses crime concerns with plan for action

  'We need to be able to go home at night and sleep and feel comfortable,' said a Kelowna store owner after a break-in. His online video prompted a visit from the mayor.

  Canada

  Jan 7
  
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• Two Kelowna businesses broken into, one robbed of $10,000 in inventory

  “Everyone keeps saying, ‘Why don’t you put bars on your windows?’ But for me, I shouldn’t have to hide my business behind bars. Whoever is doing this should be behind bars.”

  Crime

  Oct 16, 2025
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• $10,000 worth of products stolen from West Kelowna, B.C. hair salon

  The thieves bypassed expensive styling tools and went straight for the salon’s inventory of professional hair products. 

  Crime

  Jun 20, 2025
• Thieves steal $16K worth of RC trucks after truck slams into Ontario hobby shop

  OPP say they are on the hunt for three people after a pickup truck was rammed into a hobby shop in Paris, Ont. before thieves made off with thousands of dollars worth of RC trucks.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2025
• Montreal jewelry heist: Video shows vehicle crashing into store, owner assaulted

  Police said they were called to the store, which is located on Rue De Liege in Montreal, around 6:30 p.m. on Sunday.

  Crime

  Dec 24, 2024
• Suspects sought in brazen jewelry store smash and grab robbery in St. Catharines: police

  Niagara police say one of the two jewelry store heists was a smash and grab in which allegedly armed suspects stole assorted items and ran from the store.

  Crime

  Jan 30, 2024
• Barrie police investigate south end business break-in

  Barrie police are investigating after the cashbox from a business on Hopper Rd. was stolen early on Valentine's Day.

  Crime

  Feb 15, 2023
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• Cobourg man arrested for string of property thefts in Durham, York regions: police

  Police recovered more than $38,000 worth of reported stolen items, including computers, government-issued IDs, cheques, and banking and tax documents.

  Crime

  Aug 25, 2022
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• Calgary business break-ins smashing statistics for typical trends in crime

  Calgary's restaurant industry has never seen anything like it and glass companies echo that sentiment after a disturbing rise in break and enters.

  Crime

  Apr 12, 2022