A person wearing a hooded jacket and gloves is smashing a glass display case inside a store, surrounded by shelves of electronics. The scene is captured in black and white, likely from a security camera at night.![]()
Did you see this? The Camera Store, one of the top photo retailers in Western Canada, was hit by a major burglary this week. In the early hours of October 23,
thieves broke in and made off with nearly $100,000 worth of photography gear.
The store is a favorite among Canadian hobbyists and pros alike, making the loss
especially frustrating. It’s still unclear how much of the stolen equipment might be recovered. Incidents like this serve as a stark reminder of just how vulnerable even well-established photography businesses can be.
Read the full story on PetaPixel [https://petapixel.com/2025/10/23/thief-steals-nearly-100000-of-photo-gear-from-the-camera-store/]
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