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Tuesday, September 29, 2015
Calgary Police Service and Calgary Fire Department Search Bow River
The Calgary Police Service and the Calgary Fire Department will be conducting a search of the Bow River in an attempt to find any missing persons who may have ended up in or on the banks of the river. The search is part of an operation that involves... readmore
Monday, September 28, 2015
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre celebrates grand opening
YouthLink Calgary Police Interpretive Centre is excited to celebrate the opening of its new facility. This innovative learning centre is a leader in youth education and crime prevention. It will provide a one of a kind experience for grade six students... readmore
Seeking public assistance – bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a woman responsible for a bank robbery that occurred in July. On Friday, July 31, 2015, at approximately 2 p.m., a woman entered the RBC located in the 5200 block of Memorial Drive S.E.... readmore
Sunday, September 27, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Missing Woman
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a woman who went missing from a local hospital earlier today. Cleo Arlene KEYS, 68, suffers with a severe medical condition. She was last seen at 11:30 a.m., today, Sunday, Sept. 27,... *****FOUND***** readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Missing Woman
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a woman who went missing from a local hospital earlier today. Cleo Arlene KEYS, 68, suffers with a severe medical condition. She was last seen at 11:30 a.m., today, Sunday, Sept. 27,... readmore
Serious Injury Collision
On 2015/09/26 at approximately 2020 hours, a two vehicle collision occurred in the intersection of 68th Street and Mcknight Blvd N.E. A motocycle was northbound on 68 Street crossing through McKnight Blvd when it struck a car. The car had been ... readmore
Friday, September 25, 2015
Seeking public assistance – missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man. Andrew Michael HOOK, 49, was last seen on Sunday, Sept. 13, 2015, in the 3700 block of 42 Street S.W. HOOK is described as Caucasian, 6’1” to 6’2” tall, with a slim... readmore
Police charge man in connection to locksmith scam
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in connection to a locksmith scam that occurred in the community of Lynnwood. On Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at approximately 2 a.m., a man approached a residence located in the 100 block of Lynndale Rd.... readmore
Seeking public assistance in relation to two bank robberies
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a man responsible for robbing two banks on the same day in June. At approximately 12:15 p.m., on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, a man entered the CIBC located in the 2000 block of 16 Avenue... readmore
Thursday, September 24, 2015
Pilot project aimed at helping youth succeed enters second year
The Integrated School Support Project (ISSP) is celebrating its first anniversary and kicking off its second year of supporting families in two southeast elementary schools. The occasion is being marked with a large barbeque at Patrick Airlie and Holy... readmore
Wednesday, September 23, 2015
Seeking public assistance – missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man. Bradley Edward SHAW, 27, was last seen at approximately 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, in the 3000 block of 39 Street S.W. SHAW is described as Caucasian, 5’... readmore
Police charge man in Anthony Fernandez homicide
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in connection with the 2013 homicide of Anthony James FERNANDEZ. Police found FERNANDEZ deceased in a vehicle at approximately 3 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in the 1200 block of Colgrove Avenue N.E.... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Vehicle Wanted in Connection to Shooting
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a vehicle believed to be involved in the shooting of a man earlier this week. At approximately 9:15 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, police were called to the 4500 block of 7 Avenue S.E. for... readmore
The fuzz gets fuzzier thanks to Share Your Bear
Girl Guides of Canada, Kids Help Phone and MaxWell Realty are once again partnering with the Calgary Police Service to help comfort young victims of crime through the 15th annual Share Your Bear event on Wednesday. Each year, the Calgary Police... readmore
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
Police make arrests in Anthony Fernandez homicide
The Calgary Police Service has arrested two individuals in connection with the 2013 death of Anthony James FERNANDEZ. Police found FERNANDEZ deceased in vehicle at approximately 3 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 27, 2013, in the 1200 block of Colgrove Avenue... readmore
High number of nighttime break-ins in south Calgary
The Calgary Police Service continues to urge Calgarians to take steps to protect their home and vehicles, after a series of nighttime break-ins occurred in southeast Calgary on Monday, all while the residents were asleep inside their homes. readmore
Monday, September 21, 2015
Police seek to identify man in relation to a bank fraud
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify an individual involved in a bank fraud. On Friday, June 19, 2015, at approximately 4:30 p.m., an unknown male entered the BMO bank located at 6550 Macleod Trail S. He used a fraudulent... readmore
Shooting Incident
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a shooting that occurred this morning. At approximately 9:15 a.m., Monday, Sept. 21, 2015, police were called to the 4500 block of 7 Avenue S.E. for reports of a man who had been shot. The man in his... readmore
Friday, September 18, 2015
Police investigating fatal pedestrian collision
The Calgary Police Service is investigating a fatal collision that occurred in southeast Calgary on Friday morning. At approximately 8:25 a.m., on Friday, Sept. 18, 2015, a 16 year-old male was crossing Erin Woods Boulevard at Erin Dale Crescent S.E.... readmore
Former Auxiliary Cadets join police ranks for first time
Two former members of the Calgary Police Service’s Auxiliary Cadets program will be graduating from police recruit training today, making them the first to transition from the program into policing careers. It is an important milestone... readmore
Thursday, September 17, 2015
Home invasion – seeking public assistance
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate three men responsible for a home invasion that occurred in July 2015. At approximately 3:10 a.m., on Wednesday, July 15, three men forced their way into a residence in the 700 block of 6... readmore
PSA: Calgary Police Service Community Information Fair
PSA: Calgary Police Service Community Information Fair Get an inside look at the Calgary Police Service and partner agencies at the 2015 CPS Community Information Fair. When: Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Where: The Military Museums, 4520... readmore
Wednesday, September 16, 2015
Shooting Related Statistics
Following a press conference earlier today with Chief Paul Cook, the following statistics are being provided for the media. Two maps are also attached that provide updated statistics from those provided in... readmore
Police lay charges in suspicious death, now deemed homicide
The Calgary Police Service has laid charges in the city’s twentieth homicide, after a suspicious death at a motel in the community of Hounsfield Heights – Briar Hill was determined to be criminal in nature. At approximately noon, on Monday, Sept. 14,... readmore
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Police trying to locate witness with information on sexual assault
The Calgary Police Service Sex Crimes Unit is trying to find a good Samaritan that may have information that could help with a sexual assault investigation. Sometime during the evening of Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, a woman was driven out to the southern... readmore
Seeking public assistance – bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate two men responsible for robbing a bank earlier this week. At approximately 12:30 p.m., on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, two men entered the TD Canada Trust located in the 1600 block of 90... readmore
Police need help to find car and person of interest in homicide
The Calgary Police Service is once again asking for help to find a man and a vehicle that are believed to be connected to a recent homicide at the intersection of 16 Avenue and 19 Street N.W., and are releasing new information that may help with the... readmore
CPS Launches ReDirect
The Calgary Police Service, in partnership with Public Safety Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and The City of Calgary Community & Neighbourhood Services, is proud today to announce the official launch of ReDirect. ReDirect is an education,... readmore
Monday, September 14, 2015
Police investing suspicious death at motel
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death in a Hounsfield Heights – Briar Hill motel. At approximately noon, on Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, police were called to a motel in the 2100 block of 16 Avenue N.W. Upon arrival,... readmore
Additional Search in Homicide Investigation
The Calgary Police Service, with assistance from the Calgary Fire Department Aquatics team, will be back at a retention pond off Stoney Trail in connection with a homicide investigation. Today, Monday, Sept. 14, 2015, at 10 a.m., CFD divers will enter... readmore
Friday, September 11, 2015
Suspicious Child Fatality Update
The investigation into the suspicious death of a five-year-old boy continues. In the early hours of Friday, July 10, 2015, a child was brought into the Alberta Children’s Hospital suffering from injuries that family members attributed to numerous... readmore
Thursday, September 10, 2015
Update - missing person located
Edward MUNDY has been located safely. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and media for their assistance Original release below: Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man. Edward MUNDY, 82,... readmore
Northwest shooting victim identified
The victim in a shooting that occurred on Wednesday night has been identified following the completion of an autopsy. At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, police were called to the area of 16 Avenue and 19 Street N.W. for reports... readmore
Seeking public assistance - missing person
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing man. Edward MUNDY, 82, was last seen today in the 0-100 block of Evans Park Manor N.W. at approximately 2:40 p.m. MUNDY is described as 5'9" with a slender build and blue ... readmore
Man charged in series of bank robberies
A man previously charged for a July 2015 bank robbery has been linked to several other bank robberies that occurred in June and July of 2015. At approximately 1:40 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15, 2015, a man robbed the TD Canada Trust located in the 9600... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Robbery
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying two men responsible for a recent robbery. On Monday, Aug. 31, 2015, the two men walked into the Twin Variety & Food Store in the 5200 block of 4 Street N.E., and robbed the clerk of... readmore
Shooting Incident
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has been called out to investigate the death of a woman last night. At approximately 11:15 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2015, police were called to the area of 16 Avenue and 19 Street N.W. for reports of shots... readmore
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
Police issue arrest warrants in unlawful confinement and robbery
The Calgary Police Service has laid additional charges related to an incident of unlawful confinement and robbery. At approximately 4 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, police were called to the 100 block of Coventry Road N.E., in response to a... readmore
Police investigating suspicious death in Cranston
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit is investigating a suspicious death in the 100 block of Cranarch Circle S.E. At approximately 5:15 p.m., on Tuesday, September 8, 2015, police and EMS were called to a residence where officers found one... readmore
Woman charged in assault on taxi driver
A woman has been charged in relation to an assault on a taxi driver that took place in August. At approximately 3:20 a.m., on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2015, a taxi picked up a woman in the area of 1 Street and 4 Avenue S.E. and drove her to a home in the... readmore
Police operation targets drug trafficking and firearm possession
The Calgary Police Service Gang Enforcement Team has concluded a criminal investigation into drug trafficking and firearm possession offenses. On August 4, 2015, police executed search warrants for residences in the communities of Panorama and the... readmore
Tuesday, September 8, 2015
Officer injured by stolen vehicle
A member of the Calgary Police Service was injured this morning following an attempt to pull over a stolen truck. Just after 8 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2015, police were called to the 5600 block 8 Ave S.E. for reports of car prowlings. Officers in a... readmore
Saturday, September 5, 2015
September 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... readmore
Friday, September 4, 2015
Police ask for public’s help to identify man
The Calgary Police Service is asking for help to identify a man believed to be involved in a home invasion earlier this summer. At approximately 10 a.m., on Tuesday, June 22, 2015, two men visited a residence in the 1000 block of Shawnee Road S.W.... readmore
High Risk Offender wanted on warrants
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a high risk offender who is wanted on warrants. Kevin Ronald BROOKS, 28, was released into the Calgary area on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, after serving a seven-year federal prison sentence... readmore
Seeking public assistance - Bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in relation to a bank robbery and has issued a warrant for the arrest of a man in relation to a second bank robbery. At approximately 10:30 a.m., on Friday, Aug. 21, 2015, a male suspect entered the Royal... readmore
Thursday, September 3, 2015
Police seek assistance in storage locker thefts
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify two individuals in relation to a series of storage locker break and enters. Sometime between 7 a.m. on Monday, June 29, 2015, and 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 4, 2015, an unknown man and... readmore
Police lay charges in unlawful confinement and robbery
The Calgary Police Service has laid charges related to an incident of unlawful confinement and robbery. At approximately 4 p.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2015, police were called to the 100 block of Coventry Road N.E., in response to a partially bound,... readmore
Scam Warning
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit is warning Calgarians of increasingly aggressive tactics being used to target people with what is known as the “CRA Scam.” In the last week and a half, it is believed fraudsters have taken more than... readmore
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
2016 Canine Unit Calendar
Today, the Calgary Police Service Canine Unit will unveil the 2016 edition of the wildly popular CPS Canine Unit calendar. Due to overwhelming demand, the public will be able to get its paws on the 2016 charity calendar at even more locations. Starting... readmore
Charges laid in commercial break and enters
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in relation to a number of break and enters at apartment storage locker complexes. On Saturday, Aug. 8, 2015, a man gained entry to a building in the 1100 block of 6 Avenue S.W. where he bypassed the... readmore
2016 Calgary Police Service Canine Unit Calendar
Today, the Calgary Police Service Canine Unit will unveil the 2016 edition of the wildly popular CPS Canine Unit calendar. Due to overwhelming demand, the public will be able to get its paws on the 2016 charity calendar at even more locations. Starting... readmore