Early May 2026 saw a theft at Hôpital Sacré‑Cœur‑de‑Montréal, a major health‑care facility in Montreal, Quebec. Police reports indicate that medical equipment worth close to $40,000 was taken from the hospital premises.
The items reported missing are described as medical gear, though specific types have not been disclosed by hospital officials. The total estimated value of the stolen equipment approaches $40,000, according to the figures released by the Service de police de la Ville de Montréal (SPVM).
The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal has opened an investigation into the incident. Detectives are gathering evidence and reviewing surveillance footage, but no arrests have been announced at this time. The police department has confirmed that the inquiry remains active and that investigators are pursuing leads related to the theft.
Hospital administrators have acknowledged the loss and are cooperating with law‑enforcement authorities. No further details about the impact on hospital services or the specific location within the facility where the theft occurred have been made public. The case continues to be monitored as the SPVM works to identify those responsible for the alleged crime.