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Friday, May 29, 2015
Fatal Traffic Collision
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Section is investigating a fatal traffic collision that occurred on Friday, May 29, 2015, in the intersection of 15 Avenue S.E., and MacLeod Trail S. readmore
Man Wanted on Warrants
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man wanted on warrants. readmore
Police ask for public’s help to identify vehicle
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to find a truck involved in two break and enters in Calgary’s southwest last weekend. At approximately 5:30 a.m., on Sunday, May 24, 2015, a person entered a Bridlewood residence through an... readmore
Thursday, May 28, 2015
UPDATE: Homicide Victim Identified
The victim of a homicide that occurred in the city’s southeast yesterday has been identified. At approximately 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, police were called to an office building located in the 10300 block of Bonaventure Drive S.E., due to... readmore
Charges laid in multi-million dollar fraud investigation
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit has charged three people in relation to a multi-million dollar fraud investigation. Between December 2014 and May 2015, the Economic Crimes Unit investigated a complaint of an elderly victim being... readmore
Serious Vehicle Collision
On 2015/05/27 at approximately 10:40PM hours a serious vehicle collision occurred at the intersection of 14th St Sw and 10th Ave. A Kawasaki ER650 Motorcycle was travelling northbound on 14th St approaching 10th Ave. The lone 36yr old female rider ... readmore
Wednesday, May 27, 2015
Update – teenager located
A teenager who went missing on Monday, May 25, 2015, has been located safe and well. Police would like to thank the media and the public for their assistance with this matter. Please find the original release below: Seeking public assistance... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Missing Teenager
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a missing 13-year-old girl.Kayleigh Somers was last seen at her home address in the community of Kingsland at approximately 5:30 a.m., on Monday, May 25, 2015. She left a note saying that... readmore
Willow Park shooting upgraded to a homicide investigation
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is now investigating the shooting incident that occurred in 10300 block of Bonaventure Drive S.E. At approximately 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, police were called to an office building due to... readmore
Police responding to shots fired in Lake Bonaventure
The Calgary Police Service is responding to a call of shots fired in the 10300 block of Bonaventure Drive S.E. At approximately 10:45 a.m., on Wednesday, May 27, 2015, police were called to a business due to gun shots being fired. One individual has... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance – Sexual Assault
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance following a sexual assault that took place earlier this month. At approximately 11:45 p.m., on Sunday, May 17, 2015, a woman was walking in the 200 block of Heritage Drive S.E. She noted that... readmore
Tuesday, May 26, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Night Time Break and Enter
Investigators now have a description and images of a possible suspect involved in a night time break and enter at an Applewood home on the weekend. At approximately 2:20 a.m., Sunday, May 24, 2015, police were called to a residence in the 400 block of... readmore
Police charge man with assault on taxi driver
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man with assault causing bodily harm in relation to an altercation that occurred last summer. At approximately 12:30 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 10, 2014, a taxi driver picked up a man in the area of Woodpark Boulevard... readmore
Monday, May 25, 2015
Collision Investigation
The Calgary Police Service Traffic Unit continues to investigate a collision that occurred early this morning on Deerfoot Trail. At approximately 5:30 a.m., today, Monday, May 25, 2015, a silver 2008 Pontiac G6 was travelling southbound on Deerfoot... readmore
Kids face the music after police partner with schools and the CPO
Students at two Calgary schools will have the chance to experience classical music on Monday, thanks to a partnership between the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Foundation. Over 170 children at... readmore
Missing Children Society of Canada receives donation from Calgary Police Rodeo Association
The Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Police Rodeo Association continue to support the efforts of the Missing Children Society of Canada (MCSC). In recognition of International Missing Children’s Day on Monday, May 25, 2015, the Calgary Police Rodeo... readmore
Sunday, May 24, 2015
Home Invasion Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a night time break and enter that occurred while a family was at home in their beds in Applewood early this morning. At approximately 2:20 a.m., today, Sunday, May 24, 2015, police were called to a... readmore
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Suspicious Incident
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance following a suspicious incident that occurred earlier today. At approximately 11:30 a.m., on Thursday, May 21, 2015, police were called to a homed in the 1700 block of 16 Avenue N.W., for a ... readmore
Mass Marketing Scams Alert
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit is alerting the public to a growing trend of mass marketing frauds. The top three frauds that investigators are seeing involve loan scams, on-line rental scams, and immigration or Canada Revenue Agency... readmore
Avoiding rental scams
The Calgary Police Service is reminding Calgarians to be vigilant when searching for rental properties, particularly online. In many cases, victims are using popular online sites to locate properties which leads to communication with the ‘property... readmore
Thursday, May 14, 2015
Police charge man in connection with stolen jewelry
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man after approximately $20,000 worth of stolen coins, jewelry and other items were found in his jewelry store. On Tuesday, March 17, 2015, the Calgary Police Service received a tip that items stolen from... readmore
Police operation targeting organized auto theft recovers $1.9 million in vehicles
A Calgary Police Service operation aimed at dismantling an organized group of auto thieves has resulted in 168 criminal charges and the recovery of 74 stolen vehicles. The service’s Economic Crimes Unit Auto Theft Team, in cooperation with multiple... readmore
Media Release: Student Police Academy
Grade 12 students from Calgary and area will get a first-hand look at policing during the annual Student Police Academy on Thursday, May 14, 2015, at Heritage Park. During the action-packed day, students will experience many facets of... readmore
Wednesday, May 13, 2015
Woman Sought in Homicide Investigation
The Calgary Police Service continues to seek public assistance to locate a woman who may have information in relation to a homicide that occurred in April. The 20-year-old woman is sought in relation to the murder of Rodney CONWAY that occurred on... readmore
Arrests made in relation to firearms used in shootings
Two men believed to be responsible for supplying firearms used during a series of shootings in January and February 2015 in northeast Calgary have been arrested and charged. The Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit investigated the shootings,... readmore
Man Charged in Relation to Robbery
A man has been charged in relation to a commercial robbery that took place in March 2015. On Monday, March 30, 2015, a man entered a store located in the 1400 block of 52 Street N.E. The man produced a knife, went behind the counter and demanded money... readmore
Tuesday, May 12, 2015
Update – Homicide Investigation
The search has now concluded in relation to the investigation into the death of Maqsood AHMED. During the search, items were recovered that are believed to be connected to the investigation. As the investigation is ongoing, no further information... readmore
Calgary Police Commission selects executive search experts to help recruit new Chief
The Calgary Police Commission today announced the results of a competition to select an executive search firm that will help identify the strongest candidates in the search for Calgary’s new Chief of Police. readmore
Search Conducted in Ahmed Homicide
Based upon information obtained through the investigation and assistance from the public, the Calgary Police Service is currently searching an area in the southeast related to the robbery and homicide of Maqsood AHMED. The area being searched is... readmore
Monday, May 11, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Stolen CPS Notebooks
Press Release The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating five Service-issued notebooks stolen from the car of an off-duty officer in April. On Saturday, April 4, 2015, an off-duty police officer was the victim of a car... readmore
Saturday, May 9, 2015
Body Identified as Missing Woman
Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the body of the woman found east of Airdrie has been identified. Shortly before 4 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2015, a work crew discovered a body in the ditch of the area of Range Road 285 and... readmore
Friday, May 8, 2015
National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day
The Calgary Police Service is pleased to help promote National Prescription Drug Drop-off Day on Saturday, May 9, 2015. readmore
Media Availability - Round 2, Game 4 Playoffs
Staff Sgt. Steve Ellefson will be available to speak to the media before tonight’s game. This availability will take place at 7 p.m. This availability will occur on the front steps of Western Canada High School, located at 641 17 Ave. S.W. Please do... readmore
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Police identify suspicious person in Sundance
The Calgary Police Service has identified the man thought to be following a child in Sundance on Wednesday, and has found that his presence in the area was completely legitimate. At approximately 8:10 a.m., on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, an elementary... readmore
Sage Hill House Rental Resulting in Property Damage – Update
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in a case of significant property damage that occurred to a Sage Hill home. The Calgary Police Service was called numerous times to a home located in the 100 block of Sage Valley Drive N.W. over... readmore
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Police investigating suspicious person in Sundance
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help after a report of a vehicle following a child in the community of Sundance. At approximately 8:10 a.m., on Wednesday, May 6, 2015, an elementary school-aged girl was seen walking backwards... readmore
Serious Injury Collision Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance for information related to a serious injury collision that occurred last night. At approximately 11:30 p.m., Tuesday, May 5, 2015, a 2003 BMW 540i car was driving southbound on Crowchild Trail S.W.... readmore
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
Police asking for help to find home invasion suspects
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to find three men involved in a home invasion and robbery in the city’s northwest. At approximately 3 a.m., on Monday, May 4, 2015, three men forced their way into a residence in the 100... readmore
Death Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating the death of a woman whose body was found east of Airdrie yesterday. Shortly before 4 p.m., Monday, May 4, 2015, a work crew discovered a body in the ditch of the area of Range Road 285 and... readmore
Sunday, May 3, 2015
Missing Person - Request for Public Assistance
On Saturday May 2nd, 2015 at approximately 9PM, Braedon Tyndall-Horfman was last seen in the 7000 block of 7448 25 ST SE... readmore
Saturday, May 2, 2015
Man Charged in Connection with Fatal Collision
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in connection with a fatal collision earlier this morning on Macleod Trail. Unfortunately, a second person has died as a result of the collision. This afternoon, a 25-year-old woman who was a passenger in... readmore
Traffic Fatality - MacLeod Trail x 12AVE SE
On 2015/05/02 at 0156 hours a collision occurred at the intersection of Macleod Trail and 12 Avenue SE involving 3 vehicles. A white 2008 Cadillac Escalade travelling northbound on Macleod Trail entered the intersection at 12 Avenue contrary to a red... readmore
Friday, May 1, 2015
May photo enforcement locations
In response to community needs identified through statistical analysis, collisions, and citizen concerns, mobile photo radar will be set up on Crowchild Trail, Deerfoot Trail, Barlow Trail, Stoney Trail, Macleod Trail, Sarcee Trail and Glenmore Trail. readmore
Cycle for a Cause Spins through Market Mall to Benefit Local Special Olympics Athletes
May 2nd, law enforcement from the Calgary area will join forces to Cycle for a Cause. Cyclists will participate in a stationary relay at Market Mall (3625 Shaganappi Trail NW) from 9AM until 8PM to show their support of the athletes of Special... readmore
Police investigating attempted home invasion in southeast
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to find an attempted home invasion suspect connected to an incident yesterday. At approximately 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 30, 2015, a man came to the door of a residence in the community... readmore
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