Smuggled handguns located in auto theft investigation
We have charged one man who was in possession of two loaded handguns after he fled from a stolen vehicle in downtown Calgary.
In early August, investigators of the Auto Theft Team (ATT) became aware of a stolen Toyota Tundra that was believed to have been fraudulently re-vinned. Officers in ATT began investigating, working to locate the vehicle as well as the man believed to be in possession of the truck, who was wanted on eight outstanding criminal warrants.
On Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, the Tundra was located and a traffic stop was initiated in the Beltline community. The Tundra fled from police, however, officers located it unoccupied several blocks away.
Several minutes later, the suspect was observed hailing a cab from the scene. Patrol officers conducted a traffic stop on the cab, at which time the suspect fled on foot. Following a brief foot chase, the man was subsequently taken into custody with the assistance of the Canine Unit.
Upon arrest, officers located a Mac11 9 mm semi-automatic pistol, a snub nose revolver and a suppressor. A search of the Tundra resulted in the seizure of a small amount of cocaine and methamphetamine, 15 handgun receivers, five additional suppressors, 13 high-capacity magazines and numerous fraudulent identification cards.
The handguns will undergo testing by our Firearms Investigative Team. At this time, it is believed that both were purchased in Texas and smuggled into Canada.
Jeremy SAUVE, 41, of Calgary is charged with:
- One count of flight from police
- One count of resisting arrest
- 17 counts of breaching a firearms prohibition
- Five counts of unauthorized possession of a prohibited device or firearm
- Two counts of possession of a loaded firearm
- Two counts of possession of a firearm in a vehicle
- Two counts of carrying a concealed firearm
- Two counts of possession of a controlled substance
- Three counts of breach of a release order
- One count of possession of stolen property over $5,000
SAUVE was also wanted on eight outstanding warrants at the time of his arrest, including obstruction, failing to appear in court and escaping lawful custody.
SAUVE was remanded into custody and will next appear in court on Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.
“We are seeing firearms show up far too often in stolen vehicles, and that creates a serious risk for our officers and the public. In this case, officers located two loaded handguns, suppressors and high-capacity magazines. Every one of these weapons taken off the street is one less opportunity for violence to impact victims, families and communities across our city.”
This investigation remains ongoing and additional charges are pending.
Anyone with information about this incident, or the illegal use of firearms, is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips related can also be reported anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
Case #CA26379966/5083
About the Auto Theft Team
The Calgary Police Service Auto Theft Team (ATT) is a dedicated resource within our Offender Management Unit that specifically targets offenders believed to be involved in auto thefts in Calgary. Through this enforcement work, the ATT uses intelligence, previous crime data, and offender histories to prioritize auto theft offenders causing the most harm.
As an offender management tool, the ATT works closely with other Offender Management Unit resources, including the Prolific Offender Engagement Team (POET), to share information and monitor high-risk offenders with court-imposed conditions.