Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Charges in credit card fraud

The Calgary Police Service has laid 20 counterfeiting and fraud related charges against two individuals. On Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2014, at approximately 3 p.m., police were called to a hotel in the 5900 block of Blackfoot Trail S.E., for a report of a ... readmore

Charges laid in odometer roll back scam

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to vehicle odometer roll backs that defrauded over 50 victims. In January 2014, a credit card company alerted the Economic Crimes Unit about a number of locally skimmed cards being used for ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Financial Institution Robbery

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information regarding a financial institution robbery last night. At approximately 10:25 p.m., Monday, Sept. 29, 2014, a man entered the Money Mart located in the 1400 block of 17 Avenue S.W. ... readmore

Monday, September 29, 2014

Fatal motorcycle collision

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a fatal motorcycle collision that took place this morning, Monday, Sept. 29, 2014. At approximately 11:30 a.m., a 55-year-old man was operating a 2000 Harley Davidson motorcycle northbound on 4 Street N.W. ... readmore

Calgary Police Commission Public Meeting

Calgary (Sept. 29, 2014) - The Calgary Police Commission is hosting a Public Meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, September 30, 2014, in the Calgary Police Commission Boardroom. The meeting will begin at 3:30pm, at 650 - 615 MacLeod Trail SE. The Calgary ... readmore

Thursday, September 25, 2014

Undetermined Death Investigation

The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate the undetermined death of a man found deceased in a gravel storage facility earlier this week. At approximately 4:13 p.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, employees of the gravel storage facility located ... readmore

Email and mail fraud

The Calgary Police Service is reminding Calgarians to be cautious of requests for money through letters received via email and mail. The “Nigerian letters” fraud scam has been circulating through mail and email services as well as cellular ... readmore

Death investigations

The Calgary Police Service has concluded their investigation into the deaths of two men found inside vehicles in the southeast. Both bodies we found on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014. One was located in a vehicle parked at a truck stop in the 1800 block of 9 ... readmore

Wednesday, September 24, 2014

Serious assault investigation update

The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance in identifying two individuals believed to have information about a serious assault that occurred on the weekend. readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Locker Room Thefts

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information related to a series of thefts from leisure centres and arena locker rooms. Over the last year, it is believed personal property from more than 50 victims was taken from dressing ... readmore

Tuesday, September 23, 2014

Seeking Public Assistance

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a man who approached a teen earlier today and grabbed her wrists. At approximately 8:30 a.m., on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2014, a 13-year-old girl was walking in an alley in the 4900 ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Man Wanted on Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Justin Malcolm SUTHERLAND, 27, is being sought in connection with a domestic-related assault on Saturday, Aug. 16, 2014. During the incident, the ... readmore

Bank robbery – CCTV released

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man responsible for a bank robbery that occurred in April. On Thursday, April 10, 2014, at approximately 10:50 a.m., a man entered the CIBC bank located in the community of Shawnessy. ... readmore

Monday, September 22, 2014

Critical Injury Investigation Deemed Non-Suspicious

The investigation into a woman admitted to hospital under suspicious circumstances has concluded following an autopsy. On Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, a woman in her 40s attended a Calgary hospital. Her condition deteriorated over a number of days and ... readmore

Seeking public assistance - Serious assault investigation

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify two women believed to have information about a serious assault that occurred on the weekend. readmore

Interpol Working with CPS to Track Murder Suspect

The Calgary Police Service continues to seek public assistance in locating a man wanted on Canada-wide murder and conspiracy charges in connection with a 2008 homicide. Warrants for Timothy (Tim) Matthew CHAN, 33, were issued in July 2013, as part of ... readmore

Thursday, September 18, 2014

Seeking Public Assistance - Man Sought on Warrants

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted on several warrants. The warrants stem from a domestic-related incident where a man is alleged to have stalked and threatened a woman he was formerly in a relationship ... readmore

Unique approach taken to support students and families in Forest Lawn

A large number of community partners have come together for an ambitious pilot project supporting students and their families in two southeast elementary schools and the surrounding community. readmore

World’s Largest Truck Convoy® fundraising event rolls through Calgary to benefit local Special Olympics athletes

This Saturday, law enforcement and truckers throughout Canada and the United States will join forces to hold the World’s Largest Truck Convoy (WLTC) for Special Olympics. Semis, Tractor Trailers and other Big Rigs will load Stoney Trail as they travel ... readmore

Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Charges in Fraud Investigation

The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in connection with a fraud operation targeting elderly Calgarians in the community of Varsity. readmore

Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Share Your Bear 2014

Calgary Police Service Trauma Dog Hawk, and his handler, Sgt. Brent Hutt, will host the 14th Annual Share Your Bear Event tomorrow. The Calgary Police Service, Kids Help Phone, Girl Guides of Canada and Maxwell Realty have teamed up once again to ... readmore

Missing Teen Located

On Thursday, Sept. 9, 2014, the Calgary Police Service distributed a media release seeking public assistance in locating a teen reported missing in July. She has since been located, and is safe. readmore

Monday, September 15, 2014

Charges upgraded in downtown shooting of innocent bystander

Charges have been upgraded in relation to a downtown shooting that killed Natasha Mohamed FARAH, 26. Hussein IBRAHIM, 21, is now charged with one count of second degree murder. He was originally charged with discharging firearm recklessness. His next ... readmore

Man Charged in Weekend Homicide

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a weekend homicide. At approximately 12:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, police responded to the 200 block of Holy Cross Lane S.W., for a report of a woman in medical distress. When emergency ... readmore

Sunday, September 14, 2014

Suspicious Death Investigation

The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is currently investigating a suspicious death in the city's southwest. Today, Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at approximately 12:30 p.m., police responded to the 200 block of Holy Cross Lane S.W., for a report of a ... readmore

Friday, September 12, 2014

Update - Possible luring incident

Following investigation, it has been determined that the luring incident did not occur and the circumstances arose out of a misunderstanding. No criminal offence was committed. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the media and the public ... readmore

Possible luring attempt

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a possible attempted luring at a northwest Calgary school. At approximately 3:15 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014, a school supervisor was monitoring students at the King George Elementary School as they ... readmore

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Missing Person Investigation

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a teen reported missing in July. Shyana POPPLESTONE, 16, was reported missing in early July, after leaving a southwest Calgary location on Monday, July 7, 2014. readmore

PSA: Calgary Police Service Community Information Fair

Get an inside look at the Calgary Police Service and partner agencies at the 2014 CPS Community Information Fair. When: Saturday, Sept. 20, 2014, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: The Military Museums, 4520 Crowchild Trail S.W. There will be activities and ... readmore

Tuesday, September 9, 2014

Serious Assault Investigation

The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate a serious assault that occurred on the weekend, and investigators would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time. At approximately 2:45 a.m., on Sunday, Sept. 7, 2014, police were ... readmore

Monday, September 8, 2014

Seeking Public Assistance - Convenience Story Robbery

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify two men who robbed a convenience store at gunpoint, injuring an employee and a customer in the process. At approximately 3:45 a.m., today, Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, two men entered a ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Commercial Break and Enters

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in a series of commercial break and enters dating back to 2010. Since 2010, it is believed that there have been more than 50 occurrences of commercial property break and enter and thefts across ... readmore

Friday, September 5, 2014

Bank Robbery

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a bank robbery earlier today. At approximately 9:45 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, a man walked into the Bank of Nova Scotia in the 1400 block of 17 Avenue S.W., and approached a bank teller. He handed the ... readmore

Fatal Collision

The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section continues to investigate a fatal collision that occurred earlier today. At approximately 8:40 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 5, 2014, emergency crews responded to reports of a rollover in the 200 block of Taralake ... readmore

Thursday, September 4, 2014

Homicide Victim Identified

An autopsy has been completed on the victim of Wednesday’s homicide. The victim has been identified as Kathy Lynn REID, 37, of Calgary. Reid died as a result of asphyxiation consistent with strangulation. At approximately 4:40 a.m., on Wednesday, ... readmore

Composite Sketch of Sexual Assault Suspect

The Calgary Police Service continues to ask for public assistance to identify a man wanted for a stranger sexual assault earlier this week. A composite sketch of the suspect is being released today, and anyone recognizing the man is asked to call ... readmore

Murder Charge Laid After Suspicious Death Investigation

The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man in relation to the death of a woman yesterday. readmore

Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Homicide Victim Identified

An autopsy has been completed and the identity of Calgary’s 24th homicide victim of 2014 has been confirmed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. At approximately 10:45 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, police were called to a parking lot in the ... readmore

Suspicious Death Investigation

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a suspicious death in southeast Calgary. readmore

Missing Elderly Couple

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance locate a missing elderly couple who went missing on Tuesday. Kwok Ching (Tom) MAH and Mee Yuk MAH, both 78, were last seen leaving their residence in the 4800 block of Greenview Drive N.E., at ... readmore

2015 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar On Sale Now!

After selling out in less than 48 hours last year, the second annual Calgary Police Service Canine Unit charity calendar is hitting the shelves today in support of the Calgary Police Foundation. The 2015 calendar is bigger and better than last year’s, ... readmore

Tuesday, September 2, 2014

Suspicious Death Investigation

The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating the suspicious death of a man in Bowness last night. At approximately 10:45 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, police were called to a parking lot in the 6300 block of Bowness Road N.W. for reports of ... readmore

Monday, September 1, 2014

Stranger Sexual Assault

The Calgary Police Service Sex Crimes Unit is currently investigating a sexual assault that occurred overnight. At approximately 8 a.m., today, Monday, Sept. 1, 2014, police were called to a convenience store in Coral Springs for reports of a ... readmore