Calgary Police equipment stolen, officers warn of possible impersonation
Posted Jun 15, 2022 2:57 pm.
Last Updated Jun 16, 2022 2:15 pm.
Equipment from a Calgary Police Service (CPS) vehicle was stolen downtown Tuesday, with police warning of the potential for someone to impersonate an officer.
Police say it happened when officers parked an unmarked cruiser and left it for an unknown period of time. When they returned, CPS says they noticed several items were taken.
Officers say the stolen items include:
- A large, black, Ready Vest, with a police patch on the front and back, including fitted soft-armour panels. The Ready Vest was equipped with:
- Two full Glock 9mm magazines
- Silver Smith & Wesson handcuffs
- U.S. Armor Molle pouches for magazines
- Police issued black radio holder (no radio)
- Police issued baton
- Police issued Cannon binoculars with a black case
Calgary police vest is shown. (Calgary Police)
A stolen police baton. (Calgary Police)
Stolen police binoculars. (Calgary Police)
Police are making the public aware of the theft in the hopes that they can find out who took the items from the vehicle.
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Police are also trying to figure out how the vehicle was broken into and who may have been in the area at the time of the theft.
“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 with CPS.
“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.”
Every CPS officer is required to carry their badge and identify themselves either by last name or by regimental number when asked by a member of the public.
If you have any information about the stolen items you’re asked to contact the police’s non-emergency line at 403-266-1234. You can also leave a tip anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.
