Vehicle Thefts

• RCMP in B.C. warn of string of vehicle thefts, items taken from cars in Salmon Arm

  RCMP in Salmon Arm, B.C. are urging residents not to leave valuables in their vehicles and to lock them up overnight amid a string of thefts from and of cars and trucks.

  Crime

  Oct 27
  
• Alberta now has Canada’s highest per-capita vehicle theft rate: report

  The association's report tracks thefts of household vehicles like cars, trucks, vans and SUVs and does not include thefts of commercial vehicles.

  Canada

  Feb 12
  
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• This Toyota brand is disappearing from driveways in Ontario. It’s not the only one

  Police in several Ontario communities have recently reported a large number of Toyota Tundra thefts from people's homes — but there are ways to protect your vehicle.

  Canada

  Feb 8
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• Auto theft in Canada drops 19% as CBSA intercepts nearly 2K stolen vehicles

  Transport Minister Anita Anand said the Canada Border Services Agency had intercepted 1,900 stolen vehicles in the first six months of 2024, more than in all of 2023.

  Canada

  Oct 16, 2024
• Quebec, Ontario organized crime groups boost Western Canada vehicle thefts

  As vehicle thefts grow, intelligence indicates that organized crime groups are using tow trucks to steal parked vehicles, a tactic believed to raise less suspicion from passersby.

  Investigations

  Aug 19, 2024
• Alberta RCMP theft probe uncovers crime ring, some vehicles possibly used in Edmonton shootings

  The RCMP said the investigation resulted in numerous search warrants being executed in the Edmonton area.

  Crime

  Jun 27, 2024
• Canada’s car thefts show no signs of slowing. What costs can owners face?

  Insurance experts told Global News Canadians can face rising insurance premiums and car payments even if they're not behind the wheel.

  Canada

  Mar 3, 2024
• Stolen cars shipped to Dubai return to Ontario, say police

  Halton Regional Police say four more cars taken as part of a larger group destined for Dubai last year are now back in Canada.

  Crime

  Feb 7, 2024
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• Pair of vehicles sought after multiple car thefts in Guelph: police

  Guelph police say two vehicles were stolen from neighborhoods on Wednesday, Investigators are looking an attempted vehicle theft at a business as well after it was found damaged.

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2024
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• 109 vehicles recovered, dozens of arrests made by Ontario carjacking task force

  Ontario's provincial carjacking joint task force says in the past four months that 109 stolen vehicles have been recovered and 89 arrests were made across the GTA.

  Crime

  Jan 25, 2024