Tag: canadian car theft

Auto Insurance

Thwarting Theft: Ontario spending $18 million over three years on auto theft prevention

Toronto, Ontario — The Ontario government is spending $18 million over the next three years to fund projects intended to fight auto theft, Premier Doug Ford announced on November 24. The money to fund these projects will come through a preventing auto thefts grant, according to a news release accompanying the announcement. This grant money […]

November 24, 2023

Collision Repair

Project Luxe: International car thieves scammed GTA dealerships by posing as luxury car buyers, police say

Halton, Ontario — Halton police say they have busted an international ring of criminals who stole luxury vehicles from GTA dealerships by posing as legitimate buyers. According to a recent press release made by Halton police, the group used high-quality forgeries to obtain the vehicles, worth more than $1.6 million dollars and then resold them, […]

November 14, 2023

Auto Insurance

Insurer Interruption: IBC pledges actions against auto theft; aftermarket tracking devices, surcharges on frequently-stolen vehicles, etc.

Ottawa, Ontario — With the recent increase in automobile theft in Canada, Canadian auto insurers are taking proactive steps to better protect consumers and their vehicles. “Fighting auto theft requires a whole-of-society approach–and Canada’s insurers are proudly doing their part,” according to Amanda Dean, interim VP, Ontario, Insurance Bureau of Canada (IBC). “While insurers are […]

September 11, 2023

Collision Repair

Car-Voyage!: Stolen Canadian cars are ending up in Africa and the Middle East

Toronto, Ontario — What do you do when your car takes a vacation without you? Not only do car brands steal your data domestically, but according to a recent investigation done by CBC, stolen vehicles from Canada are increasingly being smuggled to countries in Africa and the Middle East. During their investigation, CBC uncovered dozens […]

September 7, 2023

Collision Repair

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

Products

Making a Killing: Cult-turned crime syndicate implicated in Ontario car-theft ring

Toronto, Ontario — A recent report by a Canadian financial intelligence unit has identified Black Axe as one of the groups involved in the recent surge of stolen vehicles exportation and the illegal sale of their parts. These thefts are part of a wider operation by the international crime group, whose portfolio involves mass fraud, […]

November 18, 2022

Collision Repair

Marked for Theft: Apple AirTags used in multiple Toronto car thefts

Toronto Ontario — Car theft is on the rise, and tracking devices are making it easier for thieves to drive off with your vehicle. Over the past year, car theft has steadily risen by more than 50 percent. While the use of AirTags is far from the norm, these devices have been linked to a […]

June 15, 2022

Collision Repair

Stealing Spree: Car theft rising in Ontario

Ottawa, Ontario — A recent crime wave has left Ottawa Police with a grim warning: vehicle theft is on the rise. Between Jan 1 and May 31, the Ottawa Police says there were 230 reported vehicle thefts in 2022, twice as many as in 2021. In the latter half of May alone, 21 Honda CRVs […]

June 3, 2022

Collision Repair

High Rollers: Toronto Police arrest seven in high-end carjacking investigation

Toronto, Ontario — Toronto Police arrested seven people and recovered 19 high-end vehicles last week as part of Project Taurus, an investigation launched in May 2021 following the theft of several vehicles from owners in Toronto and York regions. Among the vehicles stolen were Lamborghinis, McLarens, Rolls Royce, Bentleys, Porsche and Mercedes-Benz models. Investigators stated […]

February 7, 2022