Cat People: ‘Save Your Cat’ anti-theft program launched Monday in Man., shops invited to join
Winnipeg, Manitoba — The province of Manitoba officially kicked off its counterattack against catalytic converter theft on Monday, with the launch of the “Save Your Cat” program, operated in partnership with Winnipeg Crime Stoppers. There are no felines in trees here, just a lot of Manitobans fed up with the rash of catalytic converter thefts […]
Under the Wire: York police seize 161 stolen vehicles set for international shipments
Toronto, Ontario — York Regional Police announced Friday that its Auto Cargo Theft Unit seized 161 vehicles, valued at more than $10 million, following a months-long investigation in Toronto’s north end. The police press release did not identify the location or locations these allegedly stolen vehicles were seized from; however, a video published alongside the […]
Window of Opportunity: Car stolen every six minutes in Canada, CFLA report says
Ottawa, Ontario — A car is stolen every six minutes in Canada—a fact that the Canadian Financing and Leasing Association estimates costs the country about $1 billion per year, according to a new report. The CFLA is ringing the alarm bell on auto theft amid a 300 percent increase in theft reports recorded since 2015 […]
VIN Villainy: Calgary driver seeks to clear CARFAX report after alleged VIN cloning incident
Calgary, Alberta — If today’s drivers didn’t have enough theft-related concerns to power their paranoia, a Calgary resident has come forward to alert the public that cars can be stolen on paper too—that’s right, someone stole his VIN! At least that is what Rick Barvir suspects, as he recently recounted his ongoing struggles to sell […]
Trendsetters: Québec, Ontario experience 50 percent increases in auto theft since 2022
Toronto, Ontario — The Equite Association released its 2022 Vehicle Theft Trend Report on Tuesday, bearing with it news that Québec and Ontario saw auto theft rates rise by about 50 percent in both provinces since last year. The association’s press release accompanying the report alleges that “organized crime syndicates are looking at stolen vehicles […]
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 […]
Vision Invasion: Car thieves using Bluetooth speakers to steal cars through headlights, says digital security expert
A Toyota in the midst of a suspected CAN injection theft attack over several months. Photo by Ian Tabor/Twitter Toronto, Ontario — Car hackers are evolving and they’re coming for your headlights—literally. According to at least one security expert, car thieves have discovered a way to enter a vehicle’s internal computer network through the headlights, […]
Mission Accomplished: Halton, Peel police and CBSA recover 24 stolen vehicles in Morocco
Oakville, Ontario — Halton and Peel police, alongside the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), have recovered 24 stolen vehicles, following a month-long investigation that intercepted stolen vehicles bound for Dubai. According to a press release from the Halton Regional Police, these vehicles are valued at a total of approximately $2.1 million. Many were stolen in […]
Homeward Bound: $10M worth of vehicles seized in GTA auto theft ring bust
Toronto, Ontario — Peel Police have intercepted 78 stolen vehicles heading for the United Arab Emirates following an investigation into a Greater Toronto Area auto theft ring. This brings the tally of rescued vehicles in 2023 to more than 500, said Peel Regional Police Chief Nishan Duraiappah at a press conference on Tuesday. He elaborates that […]
On the Line: Copper wire theft and vandalism on the rise across Canada
Ottawa, Ontario — Copper wire thefts have been steadily on the rise across North America, thanks to recent upswings in its selling price. Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Alberta have all reported recent increases in the frequency of copper wire thefts on businesses, homes and construction sites alike. Copper is most commonly found […]
