Family distracted store staff while children swiped jewelry: Calgary police
Advertisement
Read this article for free:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
We need your support!
Local journalism needs your support!
As we navigate through unprecedented times, our journalists are working harder than ever to bring you the latest local updates to keep you safe and informed.
Now, more than ever, we need your support.
Starting at $15.99 plus taxes every four weeks you can access your Brandon Sun online and full access to all content as it appears on our website.
Subscribe Nowor call circulation directly at (204) 727-0527.
Your pledge helps to ensure we provide the news that matters most to your community!
To continue reading, please subscribe:
Add Brandon Sun access to your Free Press subscription for only an additional
$1 for the first 4 weeks*
- Enjoy unlimited reading on brandonsun.com
- Read the Brandon Sun E-Edition, our digital replica newspaper
*Your next Free Press subscription payment will increase by $1.00 and you will be charged $20.95 plus GST for four weeks. After four weeks, your payment will increase to $24.95 plus GST every four weeks.
Read unlimited articles for free today:
or
Already have an account? Log in here »
CALGARY – Police say six family members, including children, worked as a team to pull off a jewelry store heist in Calgary.
They say the family went into the store at CF Market Mall last month.
Police allege that while adult family members spoke with staff, an eight-year-old and a 16-year-old swiped nearly $4,000 worth of jewelry.
An employee called police and officers located the family members, some of whom were in a stolen truck, and stolen items were found.
Police say two boys, ages 8 and 9, were returned to their father, who isn’t involved in the case.
Four others face several theft charges — two adults, a 17-year-old boy and a 16-year-old girl.
“Distraction thefts are becoming increasingly common and Calgarians need to be vigilant, whether they’re walking down the street or working in a store,” says Insp. Colleen Bowers.
“This case is particularly disturbing, because children were being used to commit those thefts.”
This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 8, 2026.