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Cable Chaos: Reports of stolen charging cable rising among EV owners

Toronto, Ontario — There is a new theft trend to occupy the back of your mind before you fall asleep at night, and this time it’s the electric vehicle owners that are in the crosshairs. This latest crime trend to first make headlines in the Los Angeles area does not target electric vehicles themselves, but […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

Fobbed Off: Car relay theft attacks spreading across Western Canada

Golden, British Columbia – Auto theft is on the rise across Canada, and small towns are no exception. In the past month, the town of Golden witnessed a 60 percent increase in auto theft, according to the RCMP. While the RCMP has not provided further details in its press release, aside from some tips, this […]

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