Woman charged after string of locker thefts at Calgary rec centres
Posted May 4, 2026 3:48 pm.
A woman is facing charges following a months-long investigation into a string of thefts at Calgary gym locker rooms.
Police say they began investigating in March 2026 after receiving reports of wallets, bank cards, and identification stolen from lockers at City of Calgary recreation facilities.
Investigators later linked two of the thefts to separate incidents at the Southland Leisure Centre on Jan. 30 and Feb. 15.
Officers executed a search warrant at a home in High River on April 15 where they recovered stolen identification documents during the search.
Nicole Kathryn Kiser, 37, of High River, has been charged with four counts of possessing a stolen credit card and four counts of theft under $5,000. She is scheduled to appear in court on Monday.
The investigation is ongoing.
Police say there have been 60 similar locker‑room thefts reported across Calgary since last November.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 403‑266‑1234 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers.
Tips to prevent locker thefts
Calgary police are out with some tips on how people can protect their belongings:
- Always ensure your locker is fully locked, even if you are stepping away for a short time
- Avoid bringing valuables to the gym, particularly debit and credit cards
- If you must bring valuables, use a high-quality lock that cannot be easily manipulated or forced open
- Be aware of your surroundings when entering locker codes
- Do not allow other to follow you into gym facilities; ensure they have signed in
- Ask staff about valuables lockers or staff-held storage options
- Report any suspicious behaviour to gym staff
- Report thefts to both your gym and police
