Calgary safety · Car theft

Car theft in Calgary.

Recent news on stolen vehicles, car break-ins and catalytic converter thefts in Calgary, and what to do if it happens to your car.

Call 911 for danger or a crime happening now. Calgary Police non-emergency: 403-266-1234. Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-8477.

Recent headlines

Police charge two in kidnapping incident, ongoing search for additional suspect · Calgary Police Service · Oct 29, 2026
Update: Police seek public assistance in identifying witness to shooting · Calgary Police Service · Oct 27, 2026
Crown can't say how Calgarian Christopher Stevenson died, but he was murdered, and his body incinerated jury told · Calgary Herald · Oct 23, 2026
Man charged following attempted carjackings · Calgary Police Service · Oct 9, 2026 · Martindale
Man charged in auto theft incident · Calgary Police Service · Oct 9, 2026
Man charged with several firearms offences · Calgary Police Service · Sep 21, 2026 · Red Carpet

What to do

If you see someone taking a vehicle right now, call 911. Don’t try to stop them yourself.
If your car is gone, check it wasn’t towed, then call Calgary Police non-emergency at 403-266-1234 with your plate and VIN.
Theft from a vehicle, or an attempted vehicle theft, with no suspect can be reported online through Calgary Police.
Call your insurer once you have a police file number.
Lock it, take the fob inside and keep it away from the front door, and leave nothing on the seats.

Online with Calgary Police, when there’s no suspect: theft from vehicle, or attempted vehicle theft. Report online

Near you

Communities named in these headlines: Martindale, Red Carpet.

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Questions people ask

What do I do if my car is stolen in Calgary?

Make sure it wasn’t towed, then call Calgary Police non-emergency at 403-266-1234 with your plate number and VIN. If you see it being taken, call 911. Then call your insurer with the police file number.

Can I report a car break-in online in Calgary?

Yes, in many cases. Theft from a vehicle and attempted vehicle theft with no suspect are online-reporting categories with Calgary Police. If anyone is hurt or the person is still there, call 911.

Is CalgaryWatch a police website?

No. CalgaryWatch is an independent community-awareness site. Headlines here come from local newsrooms and Calgary Police news releases, and link to the original story.

Who do I call for a crime in Calgary that isn’t an emergency?

Calgary Police non-emergency at 403-266-1234. Some reports with no suspect can be filed online through Calgary Police. Call 911 for danger or a crime happening now.

Where headlines come from

CalgaryWatch is an independent community-awareness site, not a police service. Charges are allegations until proven in court.