Tag: auto theft investigation

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Project Vector Victory: Nearly 600 vehicles recovered in Ontario and Quebec in crackdown against auto theft

Toronto, Ontario — An extensive automotive crackdown has led to the recovery of 598 stolen vehicles from Ontario and Quebec before they could be illegally shipped overseas. The Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) and the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) reported that the majority of the cars—483 of them—were from Ontario with a potential total value […]

April 4, 2024

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West-end Repo: Toronto police recover 556 vehicles, more than 100 charged

Toronto, Ontario — Toronto police recently recovered 556 stolen vehicles, representing a combined value over $27 million according to a district commander, however, not all of these vehicles will be returned to their original owners it would seem. According to a Toronto Police Service announcement on Wednesday, these vehicles were recovered in an ongoing investigation into […]

April 27, 2023

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Returned at Last: $3.5 million of stolen Toronto vehicles rescued from shipping containers bound for Malta

Image courtesy of the York Regional Police, Auto Cargo Theft Unit. Ottawa, Ontario — An outgoing shipment of stolen vehicles is on the way back home to their owners, with 64 vehicles valued at $3.5 million being repatriated with the assistance of the Canada Border Service Agency (CBSA) and the Malta Port Authority. According to […]

February 22, 2023

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Catch and Release: Project Platinum towing corruption case falls through in Newmarket, Ont. court

Newmarket, Ontario — When reports of corruption within the GTA’s towing industry first hit mainstream headlines, local police services looked poised to get to the bottom of it, but as the aftermath of Project Platinum is sorted out in court this week, defence lawyers are baffled by the amount of charges that have been stayed. […]

May 26, 2022

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En Garde: Five arrested in Laval, Qué. Project Gardon auto theft network bust

Laval, Quebec – The Laval Police Department (SPL) has made five arrests in connection with a network of vehicle thieves, following an investigation dating back to May 2021. Project Gardon was an investigation by the SPL’s General Crimes Squad in response to a wave of coordinated thefts where vehicles were targeted and stolen from parking […]

March 23, 2022

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Catalytic Attack: B.C. woman pepper sprayed during catalytic converter theft

New Westminster, British Columbia – A woman in B.C. says she was pepper-sprayed after two suspects allegedly stole the catalytic converter from her vehicle, according to a report by the New Westminster Police Department. “As the value of the precious metals contained within the catalytic converters continues to increase, so do the number of thefts […]

March 11, 2022

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Expensive Toys: 33 arrested in Project Hot Wheels auto theft investigation in Hamilton

Hamilton, Ontario — A joint auto theft investigation between the Hamilton, Halton and Niagara police services has led to the arrest of 33 people alleged to be connected to the rising rate of theft in the area. Project Hot Wheels was launched in late January to combat a 46 percent increase in vehicle theft reported […]

March 10, 2022

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Pilfered Pick-ups: Windsor auto theft rises 25 percent in 2021

Windsor, Ontario – Data from the Windsor Police Service says that auto theft in the region rose considerably in 2021, with police reporting 846 motor vehicle thefts and attempts, compared to 676 in 2020, marking an increase of 25.1 percent. The most common methods of theft include breaking and entering into businesses or homes for […]

March 4, 2022

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Cop Shopping: Multi-region auto theft bust seizes more than $11 million in stolen vehicles

Toronto, Ontario — A multi-jurisdictional police investigation has led to the seizure of more than 200 vehicles stolen from the Greater Toronto Area, with a value totalling more than $11 million. On Wednesday, January 19, the execution of nine search warrants led to charges being laid against 24 individuals for their alleged connection to an […]

January 28, 2022