Positive Energy: Victoria driver injured after Himalayan salt rock thrown through Prius window
Victoria, British Columbia — A Victoria, B.C. driver got a surprise delivery of wellness and self-care through the window of their Prius on March 6., prompting local police to scour dashcam footage for the mystery Himalayan salt rock thrower. The vehicle was occupied at the time of the salty assault, which took place at the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Suburban Sting: Ontario auto theft investigation recovers 50 stolen vehicles, $80K in cash
Aurora, Ontario — A recent auto theft investigation conducted by the York Regional Police in Ontario led to multiple charges laid against individuals suspected of being involved in the theft of 50 stolen vehicles, valuing about $3 million. Police charged eight individuals following the execution of search warrants at two residential addresses and a commercial […]
Thieved and Peeved: Car stolen every 48 minutes in Ontario, HelloSafe report says
Toronto, Ontario — A new study from HelloSafe claims that a car is stolen in Ontario every 48 minutes and the bill for all that merchandise is starting to add up big time. Supported by data from the Insurance Bureau of Canada, Statistics Canada, and several other organizations, HelloSafe’s study shows that auto theft costs […]
Theft Trends: MPI says catalytic converter thefts up 450 percent in the province
Winnipeg, Manitoba — Catalytic converter thefts are the hot new trend for seedy jerks and now Manitoba Public Insurance has the data to prove it, as the public insurer revealed the unnerving statistic that thefts of this kind are up 450 percent in the province. According to MPI’s data, 400 vehicles had their catalytic converters […]
Coal for Christmas: Toronto police arrest two in Project Clone auto theft investigation
Toronto, Ontario — The Toronto Police Service wrapped up Project Clone earlier in December, a police auto theft investigation that resulted in two arrests at a garage in the Toronto/Brampton area. The investigation was launched in July to identify gang members involved in car theft, according to Toronto police. On Dec. 5, police acted on […]
Grand Theft Toronto: Toronto Police called on to rebuild auto theft unit
Toronto, Ontario — City council is calling on the Toronto Police Services Board to form a unit aimed at addressing the rising tide of auto theft that Toronto has been in the midst of for the past several years. On Friday, council voted to put the issue before the police board, specifically requesting it to […]
Racer Oasis: Calgary councillor’s motion for legal route to street racing shot down at committee
Calgary, Alberta — Can you hear that? Is that a crowd of teenagers chanting, “Let them race”? But this isn’t an 80’s ski movie and there is no one in a top hat and monocle in sight (R.I.P. Mr. Peanut). It’s simpler and somehow more compelling than that. Calgarians just want somewhere to show off […]
