Tactical vest, loaded magazines and police baton among items stolen in Calgary
Police are requesting assistance from the public after someone stole a cache of police equipment from a vehicle parked on a Calgary street.
On Tuesday, an unmarked, on-duty police vehicle parked was parked on a downtown street.
When officers returned to the vehicle, they discovered that someone had taken the following items:
· A large, black Ready Vest, with police patch on the front and back. The vest contained two full Glock 9mm magazines, silver Smith and Wesson handcuffs, and U.S. Armor Molle pouches for magazines;
· Police issued black radio holder;
· Police issued baton; and
· Police issued Cannon binoculars with a black case.
Officers are investigating how the vehicle was accessed and who was in the area at the time of the break-in.
'UNDERSTAND THIS MAY CAUSE ALARM'
Calgary police want to alert the public both for the purpose of gathering information about the theft, and to alert the public as to how the equipment might be used.
Anyone concerned about the identity of a police officer approaching them is able to contact 911 in order to verify the identity of the officer.
Every Calgary police officer must carry their badge and identify themselves by either their last name or regimental number if they're asked by the public who they are interacting with.
"We understand this may cause alarm and concern for the community and we have dedicated several resources to this investigation in hopes of quickly recovering this equipment," said Staff Sgt. Mark Auger in a release. "If you are ever concerned about the authenticity of an officer you are dealing with, do not hesitate to contact Calgary 911 to verify their identity."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous callers can contact Calgary Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, online or by downloading the P3 Tips app available at Apple or the Google Play Store.
CTVNews.ca Top Stories
Poilievre will do 'anything to win,' must condemn Alex Jones endorsement: Trudeau
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is ramping up his attacks on Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre as he promotes his government's federal budget.
'My stomach dropped': Winnipeg man speaks out after being criminally harassed following single online date
A Winnipeg man said a single date gone wrong led to years of criminal harassment, false arrests, stress and depression.
New evidence challenges the Pentagon's account of a horrific attack as the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan: CNN exclusive
New video evidence uncovered by CNN significantly undermines two Pentagon investigations into an ISIS-K suicide attack outside Kabul airport, during the American withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
'One of the single most terrifying things ever': Ontario couple among passengers on sinking tour boat in Dominican Republic
A Toronto couple are speaking out about their 'extremely dangerous' experience on board a sinking tour boat in the Dominican Republic last week.
All Alberta wildfires to date in 2024 believed to be human-caused: province
There are 63 wildfires burning in Alberta's forest protection area as of Wednesday morning and seven mutual aid fires, including one in the Municipal District of Peace.
Suspects waving weapons, smashing glass in Toronto jewelry store robbery caught on video
Arrests have been made after five men were captured on video rampaging through a jewelry store in Toronto, waving weapons and smashing glass display cases.
Pilot proposes to flight attendant girlfriend in front of passengers
A Polish pilot proposed to his flight attendant girlfriend during a flight from Warsaw to Krakow, and she said yes.
Ottawa injects another $36M into fund for those seriously injured or killed by vaccines
The federal government has added $36.4 million to a program designed to support people who have been seriously injured or killed by vaccines since the end of 2020.
Ex-SNC executive sentenced to prison term in bridge bribery case
The RCMP says a former SNC-Lavalin executive has been sentenced to three and a half years in prison in connection with a bribery scheme for a bridge repair contract in Montreal.