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The owners of a Toronto home, who were out of town on a business trip, discovered that someone had impersonated them and sold their property without their consent, police allege. Investigators said in January 2022, two people allegedly pretended to be the homeowners and hired a real estate agent. Police …
Read More »Saanich police believe missing ‘high-risk’ teen is in Metro Vancouver
Police in Saanich, B.C., are concerned for the well-being of a “high-risk” teen missing from the area. Zenaeh Edwards-Helgason was last seen on Dec. 19, 2022, and police believe the 17-year-old is in the Metro Vancouver area. Read more: Victoria police seek missing ‘high-risk’ 16-year-old boy “She was seen wearing …
Read More »Man taken to hospital after shooting in Toronto: police – Toronto
A man has been taken to hospital after a shooting in Toronto, police say. In a tweet at 6:45 p.m. on Monday, Toronto police said the incident occurred in the Scarlett Road and Eglinton Avenue West area. Read more: Police seek suspect wanted in connection with assault investigation in Toronto …
Read More »Shots fired at 2 women in a car in downtown Winnipeg on New Year’s Eve: police – Winnipeg
Police say shots were fired at two women in a vehicle in downtown Winnipeg on New Year’s Eve. At 5 p.m., police went to Broadway and Maryland Street after a report of gunshots to a vehicle. Officers found the damaged vehicle that was occupied by two women — a 38-year-old …
Read More »Winnipeg man stabbed attempting to retrieve stolen Christmas lights: police – Winnipeg
A Winnipeg man was stabbed after attempting to retrieve his Christmas lights stolen by a number of suspects, police say. On Dec. 29 at 11:15 p.m., police went to a home in the first 100 block of McArthur Street after a report of a person having their vehicle stolen. Officers …
Read More »Police officers, members of the public attend procession for OPP officer shot dead
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 30, 2022 6:10 am Updated December 30, 2022 9:49 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO — Dozens of officers and members of the public are paying tribute to a slain Ontario Provincial Police officer. A procession carrying 28-year-old Const. …
Read More »Latest officer death heartbreaking, but expert says recent police deaths not a trend
When Const. Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot while responding to a call Tuesday afternoon he became the sixth Canadian police officer to die since September, but an expert is warning the numbers do not represent a trend. Michael Arntfield, a criminologist and professor at Western University, said the recent deaths are …
Read More »Police seek information, suspect vehicle in Oakville, Ont. hit and run
Halton police say they are seeking more information about a hit and run in Oakville last week that saw a pedestrian and his dog hit by an SUV. Investigators are hoping to talk with witnesses and obtain video footage of the collision just after 5 p.m. Dec. 21 at the …
Read More »Canada sees increase in police shootings. Experts warn of ‘perfect storm’
James Hanna was kind to animals and children. He was big on hugs and loved to travel. His family says he was excited about his future, but that was stolen by a stray bullet fired from an Edmonton police officer’s gun. The 59-year-old was in his basement suite watching television …
Read More »3 suspects wanted after theft at Scarborough Town Centre jewelry store on Boxing Day: police – Toronto
Toronto police say they are looking to identify three people who allegedly stole an item from a store at Scarborough Town Centre. Police said they were called to the mall on Boxing Day for reports of a theft at a jewelry shop. Investigators said the first suspect is described as a …
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