The Calgary Police Service Arson Unit has charged one person in relation to multiple fires in southwest Calgary. readmore
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Friday, February 27, 2015
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Police asking for help identifying arson suspects
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify men connected to two separate arsons in southwest Calgary. At approximately 1 a.m., on Jan. 1, 2015, a man approached the back door of a business located in a converted house in... readmore
Bank Employee Charged
The Calgary Police Service has charged an employee of a financial institution in relation to identity theft and fraud. Between June 2012, and November 2013, woman working as a customer experience associate at a financial institution in southwest Calgary... readmore
Tuesday, February 24, 2015
Police seeking assistance identifying bank robbery suspect
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man responsible for a bank robbery that occurred in April last year. On Monday, April 7, 2014, at approximately 10 a.m., a man entered the BMO Bank of Montreal located on the 2500 block... readmore
Contractor Fraud Investigation
A man, who poses as a contractor, has been charged with theft of property and investigators continue to seek public assistance for information related to the business operated by the individual. On Sunday, Jan. 11, 2015, three men attended a residence... readmore
Crime Stoppers Re-enactment - Stabbing
A Crime Stoppers re-enactment will take place today, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2015, at 10 a.m., to seek assistance from anyone with information about a stabbing that took place in December. At approximately 11:40 p.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2014, a woman and... readmore
Monday, February 23, 2015
Calgary Police Commission Public Meeting
Calgary (February 23, 2015) - The Calgary Police Commission is hosting a Public Meeting, tomorrow, Tuesday, February 24, 2015, in the Calgary Police Commission Boardroom. The meeting will begin at 3:30pm, at 650 - 615 MacLeod Trail SE. The meeting... readmore
Shooting - Man Charged
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in connection with a fatal shooting that took place yesterday afternoon. readmore
Friday, February 20, 2015
Man charged with sexual assault
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in connection with historic sexual assaults on a teenage girl. In September 2007, it is alleged that the suspect, who was a City of Calgary bus driver, befriended a 14-year-old passenger who regularly used ... readmore
Thursday, February 19, 2015
Join the Auxiliary Cadets for a challenge like no other!
High school graduates interested in a policing career can now apply for the Calgary Police Service’s Auxiliary Cadet program, allowing them to earn money while gaining valuable law enforcement experience. Auxiliary Cadets learn skills and knowledge... readmore
Police seeking public’s assistance with bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to find a man responsible for a southwest Calgary bank robbery. At approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, a man entered the Scotiabank located in the 2300 block of 162 Avenue S.W.... readmore
Long-term offender released into the Calgary area
In the interest of public safety, the Calgary Police Service is issuing the following public information and warning in regards to the release of an inmate. Michael Andrew SCOTT, 42, is now in the Calgary area having served a seven-year sentence for... readmore
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
Charges laid in car theft and dangerous driving incident
The Calgary Police Service has laid charges in relation to a vehicle theft and dangerous driving incident that occurred yesterday afternoon. Just after 12:20 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2015, police were called to the 5500 block of Deerpoint Gardens... readmore
Charges in Grandparent Scams
Following a year-long, multi-jurisdictional investigation, the Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to grandparent scams. Grandparent scams often involve people calling elderly victims, alleging to be a close relative in emergent need of... readmore
Human Remains Identified
Human remains discovered in Fish Creek Park yesterday have been identified, and the matter has been determined not to be criminal in nature. The remains have been identified as Patricia OVERES, 52, who was reported missing earlier this month. As no... readmore
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Man Wanted on Warrants
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a man wanted on outstanding warrants. Harvey Peter PEACEMAKER, 49, is a high-risk domestic offender currently being monitored by the Habitual Offender Management and Enforcement (HOME)... readmore
UPDATE: Homicide Victim Identified
The victim from a homicide that occurred in the city’s southwest earlier this week has been identified. Just after 1 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, police were called to an address in the 1500 block of 28 Avenue S.W. for reports of an unwanted guest. A man... readmore
Tuesday, February 10, 2015
Man Charged with Sexual Interference
The Calgary Police Service Child Abuse Unit has charged a man in connection with sexual interference at a local private dayhome. The assault was reported to police in January 2015, after a four-year-old boy told his parents he was fondled by a man at a... readmore
Charge Laid in Homicide Investigation
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a suspicious death that occurred yesterday. Just after 1 a.m., Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, police were called to an address in the 1500 block of 28 Avenue S.W. for reports of an unwanted guest. A man... readmore
Monday, February 9, 2015
Bank robbery investigation – six year anniversary
The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate a bank robbery that occurred in 2009 at a TD Canada Trust and is appealing for information just after the sixth anniversary since the offence occurred. At approximately 7:20 a.m., on Saturday, Feb. 7,... readmore
Undetermined Death Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating an undetermined death. Just after 1 a.m., today Monday, Feb. 9, 2015, police were called to an address in the 1500 block of 28 Avenue S.W. for reports of an unwanted guest. A man was found suffering... readmore
Friday, February 6, 2015
Police seeking public’s assistance with liquor store robberies
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect connected to two robberies at a southeast Calgary liquor store. At approximately 6 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014, a man entered a liquor store located in the 4500... readmore
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Credit card fraud charges
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man with credit card fraud as a result of employee vigilance at a local business. On Saturday, Jan. 30, 2015, a man entered a store located in the 3800 block of Memorial Drive E., and attempted to purchase goods... readmore
Drugs and Weapons Seized
Following the execution of a search warrant, the Calgary Police Service has charged two people and seized a number of drugs and weapons. On Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015, a CDSA search warrant was executed at a residence in the 1200 block of 17 Avenue S.W. The... readmore
Wednesday, February 4, 2015
Fatal collision investigation concluded
The Calgary Police Service has concluded an investigation into a fatal hit and run that took place on Monday, July 7, 2014. At approximately 2:30 a.m. a vehicle was traveling westbound on 16 Avenue, exiting onto the Barlow Trail South off ramp, when it... readmore
Monday, February 2, 2015
Man Charged with Sexual Assault
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a sexual assault. At approximately 3:40 a.m., on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2015, a woman took a cab home from a downtown hotel where she had been attending a family function. During the ride, the driver... readmore