Recent cargo theft
8 incidents
2
GTA incidents
6
Hotspots
Recent incidents
| Incident | Location | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Electronics load | Brampton, ON | $$250,000 |
| 47 trailers recovered in theft ring bust | Greater Montreal, QC | $$4,000,000 |
| Reefer load — meat products | Mississauga, ON | $$85,000 |
| Consumer electronics — US-bound | Delta, BC | $$180,000 |
| Identity theft pickup | Calgary, AB | $$90,000 |
| Building materials — two trailers | Laval, QC | $$120,000 |
| Three reefers — food products | Nisku, AB | $$300,000 |
| Five trailers — mixed freight | Winnipeg, MB | $$210,000 |
High-risk areas
Toronto / GTA
High-risk zone
Highest cargo theft volume in Canada.
Montreal
High-risk zone
Second highest. Port and Saint-Laurent zones.
Calgary
High-risk zone
Increasing. Balzac and Foothills.
Edmonton
High-risk zone
Nisku and Acheson parks.
Vancouver
High-risk zone
Port area. Delta and Surrey.
Winnipeg
High-risk zone
Emerging. CentrePort area.
FAQ
- Where is cargo theft most common?
- The Greater Toronto Area accounts for the highest volume. Montreal is second. Calgary, Edmonton, and Vancouver also see regular incidents.
- What loads are targeted?
- Electronics, meat and food products, building materials, and consumer goods are most commonly stolen.
- How can carriers protect their loads?
- Park in secure, well-lit lots. Use GPS tracking. Avoid leaving loaded trailers unattended overnight in high-risk zones.
Last updated: 2026-07-20 01:47 · Data refreshes every 30 minutes
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