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Break InOshawa
Oshawa Break-Ins: Legal Implications for Business Owners - UL Lawyers
UL Lawyers discusses Oshawa break-ins and the legal implications for business owners.
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Canadian Business & Retail Crime News
An hourly feed of break-ins, smash-and-grabs, and retail theft from across Canada — with a spotlight on Western Canada. Know the threats so you can protect your storefront before an incident happens.
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TheftHamilton
ONTARIO: 13 South Asians among 32 charged by Hamilton Police in organized retail theft investigation - Indo-Canadian Voice
Hamilton Police charged 32 people in an organized retail theft investigation; the headline reports that 13 of those charged are South Asian.
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TheftHamilton
32 arrested, $300K in stolen items recovered after multiple thefts at Hamilton hardware stores: police - CBC
Police arrested 32 people and recovered $300,000 in stolen items after multiple thefts at Hamilton hardware stores.
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TheftHamilton
Hamilton police charge 32 people in series of ‘organized’ Home Depot thefts - Global News
Hamilton police charged 32 people in connection with a series of organized thefts at Home Depot.
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More than $300K in stolen goods recovered following probe into retail theft ring targeting Home Depot stores - CP24
More than $300,000 in stolen goods were recovered following a probe into a retail theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores. The recovery followed an investigation into coordinated thefts at those locations.
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More than $300K in stolen goods recovered following probe into retail theft ring targeting Home Depot stores - CTV News
Authorities recovered more than $300,000 in stolen goods after a probe into a retail theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores.
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TheftHamilton
32 arrested in organized retail crime ring at Hamilton Home Depots - CHCH
Thirty-two people were arrested in an organized retail crime ring at Hamilton Home Depots.
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Western CanadaBreak InSooke
Sooke rallies behind tech-repair shop after seven break-ins - Times Colonist
Community members are supporting a tech-repair shop in Sooke after it endured seven break-ins.
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Robbery
Armed robbery suspect nabbed trying to flee Canada - AM 800 CKLW
An armed robbery suspect was detained while attempting to flee Canada, according to AM 800 CKLW.
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Western CanadaTheftPrince George
40 arrested in Prince George retail theft crackdown, RCMP say - CTV News
RCMP say 40 people were arrested in Prince George during a retail theft crackdown, CTV News reports.
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Theft
New Retail-Theft Sentencing Rules Take Effect in Canada July 15 - retail-insider.com
New sentencing rules for retail theft will take effect in Canada on July 15.
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Theft
New Criminal Code reforms target retail theft, transit worker violence - DiscoverMooseJaw
The headline reports new Criminal Code reforms aimed at addressing retail theft and violence against transit workers.
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Robbery
Gun-toting robber steals $30K worth of Pokémon cards, says ‘thank you’ - CP24
A gun-toting robber stole $30,000 worth of Pokémon cards and reportedly said 'thank you'.
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Theft
New Criminal Code reforms target retail theft, transit worker violence - WestCentralOnline
New Criminal Code reforms target retail theft and violence against transit workers, according to WestCentralOnline.
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TheftAjax
'Like the jewelry business now': 2 Ajax stores targeted for high-value trading cards, police say - CBC
Police say two ajax stores were targeted for high-value trading cards, with a comment that the trade is "like the jewelry business now."
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Western CanadaTheftCalgary
Family distracted store staff while children swiped jewelry, Calgary police say - CBC
Calgary police say a family distracted store staff while children took jewelry from the store.
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Break In
Cheese maker picks up the pieces after break-in - Yahoo News Canada
A cheese maker is dealing with the aftermath of a break-in, according to Yahoo News Canada.
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Break In
Mounties say break-in suspect found after footwear impression found at business - Castanet
Mounties say a break-in suspect was found after a footwear impression was discovered at a business.
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RobberyHalifax
3 teens face charges following robbery incidents at Halifax-area Canadian Tire stores - CTV News
Three teenagers face charges after robbery incidents at Canadian Tire stores in the Halifax area.
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RobberyRichmond Hill
York Regional Police Seek Suspects After Richmond Hill Commercial Robbery - RED FM Canada
York Regional Police are seeking suspects after a commercial robbery in Richmond Hill.
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