Crime & Safety: Updates on public safety and police presence in Calgary. Tracking downtown safety initiatives, crime rates, and community-led security efforts.
Crime & Safety
Incidents Unfold Across Calgary Retailers Calgary Police have laid voyeurism charges against an Airdrie man following two separate incidents at major Calgary retail locations where it's alleged he intentionally filmed women and girls without their consent. The first incident occurred on Monday, June 30, 2025, at approximately 3:
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Brazen Carjacking Ignites City-Wide Pursuit A brazen carjacking early Sunday, November 16, 2025, in Calgary's northeast quickly escalated into a dangerous, city-wide pursuit, culminating in an arrest in Cranston. The incident, originating at approximately 2 a.m. in the 900 block of 32 Avenue N.E., saw a
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Tragic Wrong-Way Collision on Sarcee Trail Claims One Life Calgary experienced a devastating incident on Friday, November 14, 2025, when a fatal collision occurred on Sarcee Trail. Just before 9 p.m., a vehicle driven by a man in his mid-40s was traveling northbound in the southbound lanes between Bow
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Arrests in Livingston Uncover Persistent Problem The recent apprehension of two individuals for copper wire theft in the burgeoning community of Livingston has cast a spotlight on a persistent and costly issue plaguing Calgary's rapidly expanding neighbourhoods. This incident is indicative of a broader trend, where sprawling construction
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Calgary Police Service officer Bradley Tepper, 52, is facing serious charges of theft over $5,000 and fraud over $5,000, stemming from incidents that allegedly occurred over a 12-month period. The total amount involved in these incidents, which took place at various hardware stores in Calgary and surrounding areas,
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A pedestrian is in critical condition following a serious collision in northwest Calgary on Monday evening. The incident occurred around 6:30 p.m. on November 10, 2025, at 16th Avenue and Second Street N.W., where the individual was struck by a vehicle. The pedestrian was transported to hospital
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Calgary Police are appealing to the public for information following the vandalism and partial theft of a religious sculpture at St. Mary's University. The incident occurred around 3 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, when a suspect, believed to be driving a silver 2008-2013 Nissan Rogue, entered
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Calgary Police Service (CPS) detectives, in a collaborative effort with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD), have brought resolution to a nearly six-decade-old disappearance. Anna Sylvia Just, who was reported missing from Calgary in 1966, has now been identified as a victim of homicide through a recent DNA match.
Crime & Safety
A 33-year-old man faces 16 charges after a reckless stolen vehicle incident in Calgary this past Monday, October 20. Police first spotted the vehicle around 1:30 p.m. near 19 Avenue and 35 Street S.E. When officers attempted a stop, the driver allegedly sped off. The pursuit saw
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Calgary, meet your newest hero on four paws! Titus, the Calgary Fire Department’s two-year-old American Field Labrador, has been making headlines since his March debut, already proving to be a game-changer for public safety. Paired with Fire Investigator Brad Brookes, Titus is a highly specialized K9, capable of sniffing
City News
Calgary Police are rolling out a focused, one-day initiative today, November 5, 2025, aimed squarely at boosting public safety in the city's downtown core. Dubbed "Safer Calgary – Operation Order," this concentrated effort responds directly to ongoing community concerns about safety and aims to foster greater engagement
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Calgary’s vibrant Beltline awoke to a shock Tuesday morning as Bridgette Bar, a local favourite and cornerstone of the city’s renowned dining scene, was hit by an early morning fire. At 1:40 a.m. on November 4, Calgary Fire Department crews rushed to 739 10 Avenue S.
