Car Theft Capital of Canada

victorysail · 02-03-2002, 12:18 PM

From the Saturday, Feb 2, Calgary Herald:

Just ask Saskatchewan's justice minister how bad the car theft problem in Regina is and he'll tell you.

When leaving his home Thursday to announce a govenment crackdown on car thieves, Chris Axworthy discovered that his Chrysler Inteprid has been stolen. The minister then had to hitch a ride with an aide to his media conference on car thefts.

"My first reaction was. I'm sure I parked my car here last night," Axworthy said Friday, "Then I thought, 'Well it was really cold last night so of course I parked my car here and if it is not here, someone has stolen it.' "

Axworthy' experience is far from unique. Thieves in Regina stole more than 3000 vehicles in 2001, more per capita than any other city in Canada.

IAMCDN · 02-04-2002, 01:55 AM

Yes, we are so proud. Mostly punk ass 14-17 year old kids with an arrest record as long as your arm. Some of the habitual offenders have 100-200 thefts under their belts, greaseball welfare addicted parents who spend their days in the bingo hall, then go to the food bank because they blew their check, don't give a hoot about what their kids are up to(sorry about the rant...) ...and they just keep releasing them. Why aren't these kids sweeping sidewalks, shovelling snow, etc. Bring back the chain gangs.

Seriously though, I live in a pretty good area and nobody in the area has had any problems, mainly in the downtown area, other older areas. Still don't have the problems of many big cities.

leenjen · 02-04-2002, 04:46 PM

i would hate to park my car in that neighborhood

Hotweels · 02-04-2002, 09:00 PM

Hey VICTORYSAIL, Nice to see someone else in calgary. Maybe we could hook up some time for a waiprous run? BTW i drive a green 92 with a safari rack and 3" lift if you see me cruising in the SW honk,

rustytr · 02-05-2002, 09:17 AM

Blame Canada! That's where all these car theves come from.LOL!

02-03-2002, 12:18 PM	#1
victorysail Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary, Alberta 1997 XL SOHC 4X4 Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 47 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	Car Theft Capital of Canada From the Saturday, Feb 2, Calgary Herald: Just ask Saskatchewan's justice minister how bad the car theft problem in Regina is and he'll tell you. When leaving his home Thursday to announce a govenment crackdown on car thieves, Chris Axworthy discovered that his Chrysler Inteprid has been stolen. The minister then had to hitch a ride with an aide to his media conference on car thefts. "My first reaction was. I'm sure I parked my car here last night," Axworthy said Friday, "Then I thought, 'Well it was really cold last night so of course I parked my car here and if it is not here, someone has stolen it.' " Axworthy' experience is far from unique. Thieves in Regina stole more than 3000 vehicles in 2001, more per capita than any other city in Canada. __________________ The JokeMeister 1997 XL 4X4 SOHC Michelin LTX AT

02-04-2002, 01:55 AM	#2
IAMCDN Wannabe Elite Explorer Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada '94 XLT 4x4 4 Dr sold Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 261 Vehicle Specs	Yes, we are so proud. Mostly punk ass 14-17 year old kids with an arrest record as long as your arm. Some of the habitual offenders have 100-200 thefts under their belts, greaseball welfare addicted parents who spend their days in the bingo hall, then go to the food bank because they blew their check, don't give a hoot about what their kids are up to(sorry about the rant...) ...and they just keep releasing them. Why aren't these kids sweeping sidewalks, shovelling snow, etc. Bring back the chain gangs. Seriously though, I live in a pretty good area and nobody in the area has had any problems, mainly in the downtown area, other older areas. Still don't have the problems of many big cities. __________________ 1994 4X4 XLT 4 Door Drilled Airbox, K&N, 3.73LS, Tow package, sunroof, CD, Mile Marker manual hubs.

02-04-2002, 09:00 PM	#4
Hotweels Wannabe Elite Explorer Calgary,AB '92 EB Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 721 Vehicle Specs	Hey VICTORYSAIL, Nice to see someone else in calgary. Maybe we could hook up some time for a waiprous run? BTW i drive a green 92 with a safari rack and 3" lift if you see me cruising in the SW honk, __________________ D44/9" open/spool 36" TSL SX's Warn 8274 C5-B&M Megashifter 5.0 Speed Density swap done an running.

02-05-2002, 09:17 AM	#5
rustytr Wannabe Elite Explorer Leadville, Colorado 2000 Sport Join Date: Nov 1999 Posts: 2,154 Vehicle Specs	Blame Canada! That's where all these car theves come from.LOL! __________________ Troy 00' Sport 4.0 SOHC, Stock. No more 2002 Land Rover Discovery Series II From Leadville, Co. Currently in Denver 3

02-04-2002, 04:46 PM	#3
leenjen Wannabe Elite Explorer in the poconos, PA 2001 sport Join Date: May 2001 Posts: 5,529 Vehicle Specs	i would hate to park my car in that neighborhood