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Cities with the highest crime rates in Alberta in November. Cold Lake had the highest crime rate for a City in November. Next was Wetaskawin, Red Deer, Grande Prairie, Calgary and Edmonton as the cities with the highest property crime rates. Total Crimes for each location were Cold Lake - 84, Wetaskawin - 54, Red Deer - 373, Grande Prairie...
Read MoreThis chart shows how a lot of people in the US think crime has increased this year. (Statista - https://www.statista.com/chart/28639/perception-crime-local-area-us/) To me it's kind of weird that they'd divide the survey across political lines of Democrats and Republicans like they
Read MoreWetaskawin Alberta, population 12,655"Break and enters are up 44 per cent with 38 more occurrences, and theft of motor vehicles increased by 134 per cent, with 39 more instances." said Inspector Keith Durance in his report to City Council for crime from January to June, 2022 on Aug
Read MoreThe article explains how an elaborate theft occurred in Ottawa, just when the hotel was the most vulnerable. Opinions agree that organized crime was likely involved. The expert quoted in the article labelled Canada as being a soft target. Estrellita Karsh ,wife of legenary photographer Yousuf Karsh, stands in front of the iconic 1941 photograph...
Read MoreA concerned citizen recently got an onsite police response within 8 minutes. This was before a crime even happened! Here is how they did it. 1) They put an alert of suspicious activity on Lightcatch2) The location they chose appears on the map screen of Lightcatch.3) The description matched the location.4) The officer saw they were close by and...
Read MoreThe Ontario Provincial Police announced on July 28 they had laid hundreds of charges against several people and broken up 3 crime groups involving the sale of hundreds of fraudulent vehicles. This is a great asset to the safety of Canadians everywhere and is appreciated! At least 214 stolen vehicles were recovered.
Read MoreWhat does a drunken teenager running a stolen vehicle all over the road on Canada’s busiest freeway, as morning rush hour is taking place, have to do with a criminal stealing a construction truck in LA? Yes, these two almost killed a few innocent people. Lives who have no way of knowing or protecting themselves while while someone is racing towards...
Read MoreDo criminals know the RCMP will not follow if they try a high speed escape to avoid being arrested? This County Councillor believes they do. Councillor Dale Hendrick followed a vehicle down the back roads of his County in July 2022 after seeing the man in the vehicle as the one caught on video from multiple break ins on his property!
Read MoreIf you never, ever, want to see any expensive trailers you own stolen this case study is for you. I’m going to compare the theft of two enclosed double axle trailers that were both loaded with valuables stolen from the same city. One was recovered in 24hrs. The other looks to be a complete loss.
Read MoreTens of thousands of catalytic converter thefts are taking place every year. These thefts cost the victim hundreds of dollars or more. ◼️ The Winnipeg Free Press in an article on Jul 13 expects Catalytic Converter thefts to increase 240% in 2022, costing insurers and ultimately vehicle owners in Manitoba, over $7,500,000 this year.◼️ ICBC in BC rep...
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