Investigators in the Major Crimes Unit have charged a man for break-ins at multiple dealerships and auto repair shops, and theft of eight vehicles.
Between September 11 and October 17, 2026, investigators received reports from across the city, regarding the following incidents:
- September 11 - vehicle stolen from gas station in the 1700 block of Brookside Boulevard
- October 5 - vehicle stolen from parking lot in the 1300 block of McPhillips Street
- October 7 - break-in and theft of vehicle at autobody shop in the 1000 block of McPhillips Street
- October 8 - break-in and theft of vehicle keys at dealership in the 1400 block of Notre Dame Avenue
- October 8 - break-in and theft of vehicle causing damage by driving through overhead garage at autobody shop in the 1400 block of Erin Street
- October 9 - break-in to autobody shop in the 1000 block of Main Street
- October 9 - break-in and theft of vehicle at autobody shop in the 100 block of Pritchard Avenue
- October 12 - break-in at dealership in the 600 block of Century Street
- October 13 - break-in and theft of vehicle causing damage by driving through compound fence at dealership in the 500 block of McGregor Street
- October 14 - break-in and theft of vehicle, causing damage to another vehicle at dealership in the 1700 block of Waverley Street
- October 17 - parked vehicle stolen from 1-99 block of Roslyn Road
On September 14, one of the stolen vehicles was recovered in the William Whyte neighbourhood. Investigators in the Major Crimes Unit continued to investigate and identified a suspect.
On October 19, a suspect male was arrested in the 300 block of Carlton Street. At the time he was in possession of keys linked to one of the previously reported stolen vehicles.
Aaron Mathew RICHARD, (35), was charged with 30 offences related to commercial break-ins and the theft of vehicles. He was detained in custody.