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Monday, November 30, 2015
One man charged in bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has charged one man in relation to a bank robbery that occurred on Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2015. readmore
Seeking public assistance in kidnapping and robbery
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in a kidnapping and robbery that occurred in the city’s northwest. readmore
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Seeking Public Assistance - Men Wanted on Warrants
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating two men, one of whom is wanted on warrants in connection with a recent incident in Castleridge. At approximately 5:45 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, an officer was dispatched to a... readmore
Friday, November 27, 2015
Missing Elderly Woman
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing senior. Helen BRYK, 78, was last seen at the Tom Baker Cancer Centre, 1331 29 St. N.W., around 10:30 a.m., today, Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. BRYK has dementia and does not know... readmore
Thursday, November 26, 2015
Man Charged in Connection with March Homicide
The Calgary Police Service has charged a man in connection with a death that has recently been deemed a homicide. At approximately 6:30 a.m., on Saturday, March 28, 2015, emergency services were called to a home in the 200 block of Pinetree Bay... readmore
Officer-involved shooting update
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred early this morning, however, no injured person has been identified. At approximately 5:45 a.m., today, Thursday, Nov. 26, 2015, a District 5 officer was... readmore
Police to expand body worn camera rollout
Following rigorous testing and a small beta rollout, the Calgary Police Service will be expanding the use of body worn cameras to all frontline members. Since August, the Service has been testing a phased rollout of the cameras to District 1 and Traffic... readmore
Fentanyl trafficking investigation
Following a two-month-long investigation, three people have been charged in relation to a drug operation. Utilizing the resources of Calgary Police Service district members from across the Service, the Drug Unit, the Tactical Unit, the K9 Unit, the Gang... readmore
Charges laid after truck stolen and crashed…twice
The Calgary Police Service has charged a woman after a vehicle was stolen twice in the community of Cranston. In the early hours of Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2015, a Ford F350 truck was stolen along Cranfield Manor S.E. After getting the vehicle started, the... readmore
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
CALGARY POLICE COMMISSION APPOINTS NEW CHAIR
CALGARY – The Calgary Police Commission has appointed Howie Shikaze as Chair for the upcoming 2016 commission year. The decision was made at the commission’s annual organizational meeting on November 24. Mr. Shikaze brings a wealth of experience to his... readmore
Retail crime a growing concern in Calgary - Awareness campaign launches to warn about cost of buying stolen goods
The Calgary Police Service and four major retailers are teaming up to warn Calgarians that buying stolen goods comes with a cost. Organized retail crime is the theft of consumer goods for the purpose of illegally selling the merchandise for cash. The... readmore
Tuesday, November 24, 2015
Police seek man wanted on warrants
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a man wanted on warrants. Mangok GENG, 20, is wanted on the following warrants: Four counts of forcible confinement; One count of armed robbery; One count of break and enter... readmore
Man charged in August shooting incident
The Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit has arrested a man believed responsible for a shooting that took place in August. At approximately 7:20 p.m., on Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, officers were called to the 100 block of Whitehorn Crescent N.E.,... readmore
Monday, November 23, 2015
Single vehicle Fatal Collision in 2400 Blk Crowchild Trail SW
On Friday, November 20, 2015, at approximately 4:50 PM, a single vehicle, fatal injury collision occurred in the 2400 block of Crowchild Trail SW. A 2008 Chevrolet Tahoe, operated by a 32 year old male, was northbound on Crowchild Trail S.W. in the... readmore
Seeking public assistance in a poppy box theft
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man in relation to a poppy box theft. readmore
Friday, November 20, 2015
Seeking public assistance – Children injured in morning hit-and-run
The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate an early morning hit-and-run that sent two children to hospital. At approximately 7:30 a.m., today, Friday, Nov. 20, 2015, three children were crossing the intersection at Bermondsey Way and Berkley... readmore
Man wanted for drugs and weapons seizure
A man is wanted in connection to the seizure of approximately $225,000 worth of drugs and numerous weapons from two northeast apartments. On Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, two warrants were executed at apartments located in the 7200 block of 80 Avenue N.E. The... readmore
Highwood homicide update
The death of a man whose body was found in a northwest alley last weekend has been declared a homicide. At approximately 9 a.m., on Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, police were called to reports of a body that had been located in an alleyway in the 400 block of... readmore
Barber shop shooting victim identified
Barber shop shooting victim identified The victim of a fatal shooting that occurred in a barber shop on the weekend has been identified. Following an autopsy by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner, the victim has been identified as Khaled... readmore
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Police charge three in connection with property crimes
The Calgary Police Service has charged three people with separate property crimes in south Calgary. At approximately 3 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015, police were called to a residence along Somervale View S.W., after a homeowner found someone... readmore
Seeking public assistance - missing man
After an extensive investigation, the Calgary Police Service has been unable to locate a missing man. Clayton VISSER, 44, was last seen at approximately 4 p.m., on Wednesday October 21, 2015 at his residence in the 5400 block of 10 Avenue S.E.... readmore
Calgary Police Service seeing rise in domestic conflicts
As the third week of Family Violence Prevention Month comes to a close, the Calgary Police Service is releasing its most current statistics on domestic conflict in our city. Police have seen a slight increase in the total number of domestic conflict calls... readmore
Homicide Crime Stoppers re-enactment
A Crime Stoppers re-enactment will take place at 10:30 a.m., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, to encourage members of the public to come forward with information relating to a homicide that occurred in August. One individual has been charged, however police... readmore
Tuesday, November 17, 2015
Man charged in nighttime break and enter
The Calgary Police Service has charged a prolific break and enter suspect. Just before midnight, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, a husband and wife were asleep in their apartment in the 800 block of 8 Avenue S.W., when they awoke to suspicious noises in their... readmore
Seeking public assistance – assault on youth
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a group of individuals believed to be involved in an assault. On the evening of Thursday, Aug. 13, 2015, a male youth attended a house party with friends at a residence in the 0 to 100... readmore
Monday, November 16, 2015
Police lay charges in unlawful confinement incident
The Calgary Police Service has charged three men in relation to an incident in which a man was held against his will over the weekend. At approximately 2 a.m., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, the 18-year-old victim and his male friend were invited to the... readmore
Police charge four after multiple vehicles stolen during test drives
The Calgary Police Service has laid over 60 charges against four individuals and recovered over $300,000 worth of vehicles after a three-month investigation into vehicles being stolen during test drives arranged through online classified ads. readmore
Sunday, November 15, 2015
Suspicious death investigation
The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious death after a body was found in the northwest. At approximately 9 a.m., today, Sunday, Nov. 15, 2015, police were called to reports of a body that had been located in an alleyway in the... readmore
Shooting - seeking public assistance
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a man responsible for a shooting that occurred yesterday. At approximately 5 p.m., on Saturday, Nov. 14, 2015, a man entered a barber shop located in the 5100 block of 20 Avenue S.E. He... readmore
Saturday, November 14, 2015
Calgary Police Investigation
The Calgary Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred in the city’s Southeast. At approximately 5:00 p.m., police were called to the 5000 block of 20 Avenue S.E., for reports of a shooting. The investigation is ongoing and more details... readmore
Man charged – homicide investigation
A man arrested yesterday has now been charged in connection with a double homicide that occurred in October. At approximately 10 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an individual in the 200 block of Coventry... readmore
Friday, November 13, 2015
Police lay charges in Market Mall carjacking
The Calgary Police Service has now officially laid charges against a man in relation to a carjacking that took place at Market Mall. At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, a woman was in her vehicle in the parking lot of Market Mall... readmore
Police lay charges in October police impersonations
The Calgary Police Service has laid charges in a series of police impersonations that occurred last month. Between 11 p.m. and 11:15 p.m., on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2015, police received multiple reports of a vehicle pulling other cars over with a... readmore
Man arrested – homicide investigation
A man has been arrested in connection with a double homicide that occurred in October. At approximately 10 a.m., on Monday, Oct. 19, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of an individual in the 200 block of Coventry Close N.E. Once inside,... readmore
Homicide Crime Stoppers re-enactment
A Crime Stoppers re-enactment will take place on Friday, Nov. 13, 2015, to encourage members of the public to come forward with information relating to a homicide that occurred in July. At approximately 3:45 a.m., on Saturday, July 11, 2015, police... readmore
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Arrests made in stolen vehicle incident
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in relation to several incidents that took place last week. At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015, a woman was in her vehicle in the parking lot of Market Mall when she was approached by an... readmore
Police lay charges in connection with organized retail crime
The Calgary Police Service has charged two individuals in what is believed to be a case of organized retail crime after goods shoplifted from stores were found for sale at a local flea market. On Sunday, Oct. 25, 2015, officers visited a flea market... readmore
Four Charged in Economic Crimes Unit Operation
The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit has concluded an operation into an organized crime group responsible for the use of counterfeit credit cards, stolen credit card data, identity theft and identity fraud. Following reports of numerous... readmore
Tuesday, November 10, 2015
Police charge man with bank robbery
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in relation to a bank robbery that took place last month. At approximately 1:45 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 18, 2015, a male suspect entered the BMO branch located in the 6500 block of Macleod Trail S.W. He... readmore
Monday, November 9, 2015
Drive-by shooting investigation
The Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit continues to investigate a drive-by shooting that occurred last night. At approximately 7:15 p.m., on Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015, two occupants of a pickup truck arrived at the Calgary Police Service Traffic... readmore
Sunday, November 8, 2015
Weekend carjackings
The Calgary Police Service continues to investigate two carjackings that took place this weekend. At approximately 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, 2015 a woman was in her vehicle in the parking lot of Market Mall when she was approached by an unknown... readmore
Update - missing woman and two children
Stephanie Nicole EAR has been in contact with police and there is no reason to believe that she or her two daughters are in any danger. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the public and media for their... readmore
Saturday, November 7, 2015
Seeking public assistance - missing young woman
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to locate a young woman. Destiny CHRISTIAN, 15, was last seen leaving her residence near 24 Avenue and 41 Street S.E., at approximately 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015. Her family was expecting... readmore
Man charged in three recent bank robberies
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in relation to three bank robberies that took place this week. At approximately 12 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, a male suspect entered the ATB branch located in the 11, 000 block of Rocky Valley... readmore
Seeking Public Assistance - Missing Female & Two Children
The Calgary Police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Stephanie Nicole Ear and her two daughters Joanna and Marlisa Daniels. They were last seen at the Calgary Public Library downtown on Thursday, November 5, 2015 at approximately 5 pm. ... readmore
Friday, November 6, 2015
Autopsy completed in suspicious death
An autopsy has been completed by the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner and at this time the manner of death has not been confirmed. Further tests results are pending. The identity of the victim will not be released. Investigators have located and... readmore
Charges laid in relation to officer involved shooting
The Calgary Police Service has charged one man in relation to events leading up to an officer involved shooting. At approximately 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, police were called to a hit-and-run between a cyclist and a suspected stolen black SUV... readmore
Police arrest man wanted on warrants
The Calgary Police Service has arrested one individual who was previously wanted on warrants in relation to multiple auto thefts throughout the city. readmore
Seeking public assistance to identify suspects in commercial theft
The Calgary Police Service is releasing CCTV footage of a theft that occurred at a southeast Calgary business in an attempt to identify two suspects. readmore
Downtown shooting investigation
The Calgary Police Service is investigating after two people were shot downtown last night. At approximately 10:30 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, a man and woman, both in their 20s, were standing in the 200 block of 8 Avenue S.W. when a car drove up.... readmore
Thursday, November 5, 2015
Suspicious death
The Calgary Police Service is investigating a suspicious death in the southeast. At approximately 12 p.m. today, Thursday, Nov. 5, 2015, officers were called to a hotel in the 1800 block of 50 Street S.E. after staff found a deceased woman in a... readmore
Seeking public assistance - potential abduction
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying the victim of an altercation that led to one individual being forced into a vehicle against their will. At approximately 10... readmore
Malborough Park Shooting
The Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is currently investigating after a man was shot in the community of Malborough Park last night. Just before 8:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2015, police were called for reports of multiple gun shots in the... readmore
November 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
Police warn public of aggressive scam
The Calgary Police Service is warning Calgarians of an increasingly aggressive scam, where scammers purport to be with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) and the Calgary Police Service. At approximately 11 a.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, a male victim... readmore
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Police lay charges in Whitehorn homicide
The Calgary Police Service has formally laid charges in the Calgary’s most recent homicide. At approximately 3:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, police and EMS were called to a residence in the 0-100 block of Whitmire Bay N.E. where Janel SQUIRREL,... readmore
Police investigating shooting in Panorama
The Calgary Police Service Guns and Gangs Unit is investigating a shooting that occurred last night in the community of Panorama that has left one man in hospital. At approximately 11 p.m., on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, a man in his early 20s arrived at his... readmore
Charges pending in Whitehorn suspicious death
The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has arrested an individual in connection with a homicide that occurred Tuesday afternoon in the community of Whitehorn. At approximately 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, police and EMS were called... readmore
Man Wanted on Warrants Arrested
A man wanted on warrants for fraud has been located and taken into custody. The Calgary Police Service would like to thank the media and members of the public for their assistance. Original release below. Wanted on warrants for fraud The Calgary... readmore
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Officer involved shooting
At approximately 4:30 p.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3 2015, police were called to a hit-and-run between a cyclist and a suspected stolen black SUV at Dermot Baldwin Way and 4 Avenue S.E. When police arrived, they received information that the suspect vehicle intentionally struck the... readmore
Police seek man wanted on warrants
The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted on warrants for breaching probation conditions. Shakir JAMAL is believed to have breached three conditions of his probation and his location is currently... readmore
Skyview carjacking
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify and locate a man believed to be involved in a carjacking that took place this morning. At approximately 7 a.m. today, Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015, a woman was opening her detached garage in... readmore
Monday, November 2, 2015
Man charged in 13 stolen property offences
A man has been charged in relation to 13 stolen property incidents. At approximately 3:20 a.m., Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, police were called to 4100 block , for reports of a man slumped at the wheel of a U-Haul truck. Upon arrival, officers discovered the... readmore
Police seek public assistance – break and enters
The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in identifying a man involved in a break and enter that occurred earlier this month. On Thursday, Oct. 1, 2015, at approximately 3:30 a.m., an unknown culprit used a brick to smash the glass front... readmore