UPDATE: Media Advisory - Police and victim’s family ask for help in hit and run

The Calgary Police Service's media availability on the hit and run in Midnapore will be on our YouTube channel shortly for media that were unable to attend this morning. Also, the family members of the victim who spoke at the availability were: -... readmore

Media Advisory - Police and victim’s family ask for help in hit and run

Sgt. Colin Foster from the Traffic Section and members of Yulia POTEKHINA’s family will be available to speak to the media about the hit and run that occurred in Midnapore earlier this month. readmore

Police and victim’s family ask for help in hit and run

The Calgary Police Service and the family of a young woman hit by a truck in Midnapore earlier this month are asking for the public’s help to find the driver who fled the scene after the collision. At approximately 5:20 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015,... readmore

CPS Public Affairs Unit Holiday Closure

The Calgary Police Service Public Affairs/Media Relations Unit will be closed today at noon until Monday, Dec. 28, 2015.   Breaking news requests can still be made to the 24-hour Duty Inspector line.   We wish you a very Merry Christmas with... readmore

Media Advisory - Man arrested after ramming several vehicles

Duty Inspector Philip Hoetger will be available this morning to speak to the stolen vehicle that was stopped in northwest Calgary today. readmore

Man arrested after ramming several vehicles

The Calgary Police Service has one man in custody after a stolen Ford F150 was forcibly stopped to protect public safety. At approximately 5:20 a.m., on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2015, a citizen called police to report that his truck had been stolen from a... readmore

Media Availability: Sex Assault Update

Staff Sgt. Bev Voros of the CPS Sex Crimes Unit is available to speak with the media about this case today, Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2015, at 3:45 p.m. This availability will take place at the CPS Westwinds Campus Media Centre, 5111 47 St. N.E. readmore

Update: Violent Sexual Assault

The Calgary Police Service Sex Crimes Unit is releasing additional photos and video of a person of interest in a recent sex assault. At approximately 3:45 a.m., on Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, police received a call from security guards at a parkade in the ... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Downtown Assault

  The Calgary Police Service is seeking witnesses to a serious assault yesterday morning in the downtown. At approximately 2:30 a.m., on Monday, Dec. 21, 2015, emergency crews responded to the 200 block of 11 Avenue S.E., for reports of a man who was... readmore

Missing Teen Located

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Police investigating Thorncliffe home invasion

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a home invasion that occurred in the community of Thorncliffe late last week. At approximately 5 a.m., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, two men forced their way into a residence located in the 6100 block of... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance: Missing Teen

  The Calgary Police Service is seeking the public assistance to locate a missing teenager. Kennedy MARPLE, 14, was last seen on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015, by her family in the 5200 block of 32 Avenue N.E. Foul play is not suspected in MARPLE’s... readmore

Suspicious Encounter with Child

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance after a suspicious encounter between a young boy and a man in the community of Edgemont. At approximately 3:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 18, 2015, a nine-year-old boy was on his way home from school... readmore

Media Advisory: Sexual Assault

Staff Sgt. Bev Voros of the CPS Sex Crimes Unit is available to speak with the media about this case tonight, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at 7:30 p.m. This availability will take place at the CPS Westwinds Campus Media Centre, 5111 47 St. N.E. readmore

Violent Sexual Assault - Seeking Public Assistance

The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a violent sexual assault in the city's downtown. At approximately 3:45 a.m., today, Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, police received a call from security guards at a parkade in the 200 block of 6 Avenue S.W.... readmore

Fatal Collision - 36 Street X 12 Avenue NE

On Saturday, December 19, 2015 at approximately 4:20 PM hours, a fatal motor vehicle collision occurred in the intersection of 36 Street and 12 Avenue N.E. A 2003 Ford Focus, operated by a 73 year old male, was travelling northbound on 36 Street... readmore

Fatal Collision 6000 blk Peigan Trail SE

On Friday, December 18, 2015 at approximately 5:08 PM, a fatal collision occurred in the 6000 block of Peigan Trail S.E.   A 1998 Nissan Altima, operated by a 25 year old male, was westbound on Peigan Trail S.E. A 2000 Mitsubishi cube van, operated by... readmore

Man wanted for manslaughter located

A man wanted for manslaughter and robbery has been located in Vancouver, B.C. Rory Martin STEVENS, 42, wanted in connection with the death of Christopher Stephen TOOLEY, was arrested without incident in Vancouver, B.C., on Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2015.... readmore

Second man charged in September homicide

A second man has been charged in the death of a man in Forest Lawn in September. At approximately 5:55 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2015, police were called to check on the welfare of a man in the 2600 block of 43 Street S.E. Upon arrival, a man was found... readmore

Immigration Scam Warning

The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit is warning Calgarians of an immigration scam in which offenders have collected valid personal information about the victim. readmore

Missing lavaliere microphone

A lavaliere microphone was found last night in the Calgary Police Service Westwinds Media Centre. It is believed the microphone was left behind after the media availability held yesterday, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015, at 3 p.m., in relation to the ‘Sexual... readmore

Media Availability: Sexual assault charges laid

Det. Sarah Roe, of the CPS Sex Crimes Unit, will be available to speak to the media at 3 p.m. today, Thursday, Dec. 17, 2015. This availability will take place at CPS Headquarters, Westwinds Campus Media Centre, located at 5111 47 Street... readmore

Sexual assault charges laid

On Friday, Dec. 11, 2015, a 25-year-old woman attended a sports therapy massage appointment at a clinic located at 520 3 Avenue S.W. During the massage, she was sexually assaulted by the male massage therapist.   Following the sexual assault, the woman... readmore

Firearms Licence Fraud

The Calgary Police Service Economic Crimes Unit is warning firearms purchasers about a recent fraud to obtain Possession and Acquisition Licences. On Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, police were alerted to two cases in which two separate private gun buyers... readmore

Homicide Update - Additional Photo Released

The Calgary Police Service continues to seek public assistance in connection with a recent homicide in Monterey Park. Tonight, investigators are able to release additional details and a photo of the vehicle connected to the fatal shooting. At... readmore

CPS Media Line

The Calgary Police Service media line will be closed starting at 2 p.m. this afternoon. Please ensure all story requests are submitted earlier in the day as the Duty Inspector will only be able to respond to ongoing incident requests. The media line will... readmore

Missing boy found

Monthather KHALIL, a teenager who went missing on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, has been found in good condition. Police would like to thank the media and public for their help in locating the young man. readmore

Public assistance needed to locate missing person

The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a missing 14-year-old boy.   Monthather KHALIL was last seen at approximately 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015. He left his house in Monterey Park after having an argument and did... readmore

CORRECTION - Public asked to help locate key witness in homicide trial

The Calgary Police Service would like to correct an error in an earlier release about the need to locate Lena CRAZYBULL. CRAZYBULL appeared in court on Monday, Nov. 30, 2015. However, she did not testify, as was stated in the earlier release. We... readmore

Man wanted for manslaughter

The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has issued warrants for a man believed responsible for the death of a man in downtown Calgary on Thanksgiving weekend.   At approximately 11:15 p.m., on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2015, police were called to the 700 block... readmore

Media Availability: Homicides

Staff Sgt. Doug Andrus of the CPS Homicide Unit is available to speak to the media about this incident today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at 1:30 p.m. This availability will take place at the CPS Westwinds Campus Media Centre, 5111 47 St. N.E. Staff Sgt. ... readmore

Homicide Victim Identified

  The Calgary Police Service is investigating the fatal shooting of a man in the community of Monterey Park. At approximately 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, police responded to reports of a shooting in an alley the 100 block of Del Ray Road N.E.... readmore

Public asked to help locate key witness in homicide trial

The Calgary Police Service is again asking the public for help to locate a woman who is a key witness in the trial for the alleged murder of Jaimend Roberto ORELLANA-SINCUIR, also known as Jaime ORELLANA. ORELLANA was shot in the 2600 block of... readmore

Media Availability: Guns & Gangs and Drug Unit Operations

Staff Sgt. Quinn Jacques of the CPS Guns & Gangs Unit is available to speak with the media about this case today, Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015, at 11 a.m. This will take place at the CPS Westwinds Campus Media Centre, 5111 47 St. N.E. Staff Sgt. Martin ... readmore

Thousands of Fentanyl Pills Seized in Eight Police Raids; 11 Arrested

  Thousands of fentanyl pills, along with large quantities of cocaine, meth and other illegal narcotics were seized during eight police raids last week. The operation culminated with 11 people in custody and charged. On Thursday, Dec. 10, 2015,... readmore

Fentanyl Trafficking Operation

Four men have been charged in the trafficking of highly toxic fentanyl pills following an eight-week investigation by the Calgary Police Service Drug Unit. The investigation into a fentanyl trafficking operation began in October following a tip from a... readmore

Monterey Park Suspicious Death Investigation

Monterey Park Suspicious Death Investigation The Calgary Police Service is currently investigating a suspicious death after a shooting in the city’s northeast. At approximately 2:30 p.m., on Sunday, Dec. 13, 2015, police were called to the 100 block of... readmore

Shooting Incident in Northeast

The Calgary Police Service is investigating a shooting that occurred in the city’s northeast. At approximately 2:23 p.m., police were called to the community of Monterey Park, for reports of a shooting and one person possibly injured. The investigation... readmore

Seeking public assistance – multiple robberies

Seeking public assistance – multiple robberies   The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify a man involved in multiple robberies that occurred over the past two days.   At approximately 10:45 a.m., on Friday, December 11, 2015, a... readmore

Police charge second man in hate-motivated crime at Tuscany LRT station

The Calgary Police Service has formally charged a second man believed to be responsible for a hate-motivated crime that took place at the Tuscany CTrain Station last week. Kyle James MACKENZIE, 28, of no fixed address, is charged with six counts of... readmore

Police ask for help to identify vehicle involved in robbery

The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to identify a vehicle that was used to rob a senior. At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2015, a 70-year-old woman left the Calgary Casino located at 1420 Meridian Road N.E.,... readmore

Public Service Announcement: Buy & Sell Zones

In order to increase public safety and reduce crime, the Calgary Police Service is inviting members of the public to use district office parking lots to facilitate property transactions arranged online. Online classified and auction sites are often used... readmore

One man charged, one arrested in hate-motivated crime

The Calgary Police Service has charged a man believed to be responsible for a hate-motivated crime that took place at the Tuscany CTrain Station last week.   On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at approximately 5:45 p.m., two men entered the Tuscany CTrain... readmore

Police investigating after two females assaulted

At approximately 9 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, a woman was walking home from work near the intersection of 7 Avenue and 12 Street N.W., when a man approached her from behind and sexually touched her. The man then fled west on 7 Avenue and south on 14... readmore

Police asking for help to locate man wanted on warrants

The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a man who is wanted in connection with multiple domestic offences.      Noel Antonio REINOSA, also known as Noel... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Robbery

The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit is seeking public assistance to identify a suspect in relation to a bank robbery that occurred in September. On Tuesday, Sept. 1, 2015, at approximately 7:15 p.m., a man entered the TD Canada Trust located in the... readmore

Police investigating two collisions involving pedestrians

The Calgary Police Service is investigating two collisions that occurred late yesterday. At approximately 5:20 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2015, a 27-year-old woman was crossing in a crosswalk at the intersection of Bannister Road and Midlake Boulevard... readmore

Media Availability: Man charged in death of daughter

Staff Sergeant Colin Chisholm, of the CPS Homicide Unit, will be available to speak to the media at 2 p.m., today, Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2015. This availability will take place at CPS Headquarters, Westwinds Campus Media Centre, located at 5111 47 Street... readmore

Man charged in death of daughter

The Calgary Police Service Homicide Unit has charged a man with the death of a four-year-old girl. At approximately 3:30 p.m., on Friday, Dec. 19, 2014, emergency crews were called to a home in the 0-100 block of Erin Ridge Road S.E., for a report of a... readmore

Don't Let a Thief Steal Your Holidays

Nothing brings a thief more joy than a car or home full of shopping bags and gifts. Most thefts from vehicles and homes are crimes of opportunity and can be prevented. When you’re out shopping, so are criminals.   To help prevent holiday related crimes, the... readmore

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Marlborough Mall and Calgary Police Service team up for 10th Annual CopShop

The Calgary Police Service (CPS) and Marlborough Mall are teaming up to bring holiday cheer to well-deserving youth. The tenth annual CopShop event will pair CPS officers with local children for a holiday shopping spree. The partnership, which builds... readmore

Calgary police looking for woman wanted by court

The Calgary Police Service is asking for the public’s help to locate a woman who missed a mandatory court appearance. Lena Raquel CRAZYBULL, of Calgary, was due in court earlier this week but did not appear. Attempts to locate her have been... readmore

Seeking public assistance – hate-motivated crime investigation

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance to identify two men believed to be involved in a hate-motivated crime.   On Thursday, Dec. 3, 2015, at approximately 5:45 p.m., two men entered the Tuscany CTrain Station, located at 10210... readmore

Attempted Child Abduction – Composite Sketch

The Calgary Police Service is releasing a composite sketch of a man believed to be involved in the attempted abduction of a child in Varsity last week. At approximately 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, a child was approached by an unknown male... readmore

High Risk Offender Released

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. readmore

Media Availability: Two charged in multiple gun offences

S/Sgt. Colin Chisholm, of the CPS Homicide Unit, and S/Sgt. Quinn Jacques, of the CPS Guns and Gangs Unit, will be available to speak to the media at 2 p.m. today, Friday, Dec. 4, 2015. This availability will take place at CPS Headquarters, Westwinds... readmore

Media Advisory - Police again ask public for help with Highland Park homicide

S/Sgt. Doug Andrus, from the Homicide Unit, and Eric Burton, brother of homicide victim Frank Burton, will be available to speak to the media about the need for the public’s help in the investigation of the Highland Park homicide from Wednesday.... readmore

Media Advisory - Police conducting multiple searches…of shoeboxes

Cst. Garry Woods from the Calgary Police Service and Frank King from Samaritan’s Purse will be available for interviews at the Operation Christmas Child Processing Centre between 1:15 and 3 p.m. this afternoon. Thirty-five Calgary Police Service... readmore

Media Advisory: Marlborough Mall unites cops and youth for shopping spree

Marlborough Mall and the Calgary Police Service partner for tenth annual holiday event. Marlborough Mall and the Calgary Police Service (CPS) are joining forces to make the holiday season a bit brighter for deserving youth. CPS... readmore

CORRECTION - Police seeking public assistance in attempted child abduction

The Calgary Police Service released an incorrect address regarding an attempted child abduction in Varsity. The incident occurred inside a convenience store at 2615 Valiant Drive N.W., not along Varsity Drive as was previously stated. We apologize for... readmore

Media Availability - ANTONI Death

Staff Sgt. Doug Andrus of the Homicide Unit is available to speak with the media about this file today, Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, at 3:15 p.m. This availability will take place at the CPS Media Centre, 5111 47 St. N.E.  readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - Gunshots

The Calgary Police Service is asking home owners in the community of south Rundle to be on the lookout for firearms and shell casings. At approximately 9:30 p.m., on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2015, officers were called to the community of Rundle for reports of... readmore

Charges laid in hostage situation

The Calgary Police Service Robbery Unit has charged two men in relation to a hostage situation that occurred on Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2015. A third suspect remains outstanding. readmore

Two charged in multiple gun offences

The Calgary Police Service has charged two men in relation to three separate weapons-related offences that occurred over the past year, including a homicide and an attempted murder. January Attempted Murder At approximately 8:15 p.m., on Saturday, Jan.... readmore

Police again ask public for help with Highland Park homicide

The Calgary Police Service is once again asking anyone who commutes to work along Centre Street to think back to the morning rush hour two months ago and try to remember if they saw anything suspicious. At approximately 9 a.m., on Wednesday, Sept. 30,... readmore

Calgary police return war medal to British Army veteran

The Calgary Police Service is happy to have assisted in returning missing war medals to a British Army veteran. readmore

Police conducting multiple searches...of shoeboxes

Almost 35 police officers will be entering a warehouse today in northeast Calgary to search hundreds of green and red shoeboxes destined for export. They will be looking for a variety of contraband items in the boxes, including candy, playing cards and... readmore

Seeking public assistance - missing person

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in locating a missing woman. Penny FIRTH, 51, was last seen at her residence at approximately 12 p.m., on Thursday, Nov. 19, 2015, in the 2400 block of 17 Ave S.W. Her family reported her missing... readmore

Police seeking public assistance in attempted child abduction

The Calgary Police Service is investigating an attempted child abduction that occurred earlier today in the community of Varsity. At approximately 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2015, a child was approached by an unknown male while inside a convenience... readmore

Seeking Public Assistance - ANTONI Death

The Calgary Police Service is seeking public assistance in tracking the final days of Amanda ANTONI.   It's been more than five weeks since ANTONI was found deceased by her husband in the family home in 0-100 block of Castleridge Way N.E. ANTONI's... readmore