A Toronto Police cruiser at on Glencairn Avenue crossing Bathurst Street on October 12, 2023.
Toronto's police chief says more than 12,000 vehicles were stolen across the city last year, roughly equating to a theft every 40 minutes.Posted: Mar 18, 2024 1:42 PM EDT | Last Updated: 1 hour ago
Toronto Police Chief Myron Demkiw said Monday that a car was stolen in the city every 40 minutes in 2023. Toronto's police chief says more than 12,000 vehicles were stolen across the city last year, a figure that equates to a car theft every 40 minutes.There have also been 68 carjackings so far in 2024, he says, which is a 106 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.
Violent incidents related to auto crimes occurring in Ontario have increased over the last several years, but have been a particular point of focus for Toronto. Demkiw says he has notified the federal government that Toronto continues to be disproportionately impacted by organized crime, and that alleged criminals are increasingly using weapons to instill fear in their victims.
Demkiw says Toronto police recently launched a task force with provincial police to address car thefts and disrupt organized crime.
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