{
  "id": 782676,
  "title": "Police seize 2,500 items believed to be stolen from Toronto homes, charge 3 people",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/police-seize-2-500-items-believed-to-be-stolen-from-toronto-homes",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-13T15:59:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/08/13/police-seize-2500-items-believed-to-be-stolen-from-toronto-homes-charge-3-people"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "TORONTO - Authorities in Toronto have apprehended three individuals and seized over 2,500 items allegedly stolen from affluent residences. The investigation, named Project Compass, commenced in September, initially targeting break-and-enter incidents in condominium units. The operation expanded to encompass 21 suspected thefts across the Greater Toronto Area. The suspects are accused of pilfering valuables, including cash, jewelry, and precious metals, with an estimated worth of up to $1.5 million. Police executed searches of three residences and vehicles in late March, leading to the arrest of three individuals who face 150 charges combined, including charges for disguising themselves and breaking and entering. The suspects reportedly utilized a pawn shop in downtown Toronto to exchange the stolen goods for cash. The Toronto Police have established a website enabling the public to identify the stolen items and submit claims for ownership.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Global News",
        "title": "3 charged after more than $1M in goods stolen from Toronto condos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/13/3-charged-after-more-than-1m-in-goods-stolen-from-toronto-condos",
        "published": "2026-08-13T16:41:23.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}