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10/24/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/24/2026 11:25

Bike theft thwarted – loaded gun seized: C26-269653

Released: October 24, 2026 at 12:09 p.m.

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On October 22, 2026, just after 10:00 p.m., General Patrol officers from East District responded to the report of a bike theft in progress in the Elmwood neighbourhood.

The complainant in the matter reported that an unknown man had walked onto his property and stole a bike sitting out front. While attempting to ride away the suspect fell of the bike and remained lying on the ground.

When police arrived in the 200 block of Gordon Avenue, the suspect was still on the ground. He was placed under arrest and found in possession of a loaded .22 calibre sawed-off rifle and a can of bear spray.

Dwight Anthony MCKINNEY, (39), was charged with the following offences and outstanding warrants:

  • Possession of a Firearm Knowing Possession is Unauthorized x 3
  • Possession of a Weapon for Dangerous Purpose x 2
  • Possession Contrary to Order x 2
  • Unauthorized Possession of a Firearm
  • Possession Knowing Serial Altered
  • Transport Firearm in a Careless Manner
  • Theft Under $5000
  • Fail to Comply with Release Order x 2
  • Warrant: Fail to Attend Court
  • Warrant: Fail to Comply Release Order x 2
  • Warrant: Break and Enter with Intent - Dwelling House, FTC Release Order x 2

He was detained in custody.

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