Auto Theft Summit News Today

Several Toronto-area security firms say the spike in auto thefts have led to residents calling about their services, with some even hiring them for protection.

A joint operation between Ontario's provincial police force and the Canadian Border Service Agency has managed to recover 598 stolen vehicles.

Mississauga and Brampton residents are being urged by police to do their part in the fight against car theft, a crime more prevalent in Peel than anywhere else in Canada

Recent unconventional guidance from Toronto police has sparked a wider discussion about car theft across the province.

Recent unconventional guidance from a Toronto police officer has sparked a wider discussion about car theft across the province.

No manufacturer wants to have their vehicle on the list of Top 10 stolen vehicles. Automakers are working to improve anti-theft systems.

The federal government is looking at everything from enhancing security at ports to increasing penalties for car thieves.

The number of vehicles reported stolen in the city has increased 26 per cent over the last three years, according to the Edmonton Police Service. 

The federal government and law enforcement officials say more needs to be done to put the brakes on the different technologies being used by criminals to steal vehicles.

Summit is intended to bring together key stakeholders to find short, medium and long-term actions that can be taken to deal with this issue