Thieves Steal Vital Cancer Treatment Equipment from Calgary Child's Home

A Calgary family fighting a difficult battle against cancer has been victimized by thieves who stole crucial emergency medical equipment. The break-in occurred early Saturday morning at the home of Joseph Daniels in the Country Hills neighborhood. Daniels reported that the thieves gained access to his garage and stole several items, including vital medical supplies for his two-year-old daughter, Aurora.

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I was scared for my family because he was in our garage and then anger, of course.

Aurora was diagnosed last year with Stage 4 high-risk neuroblastoma, a serious form of cancer. The stolen equipment was specifically designed to help her in emergency situations related to her medical "access line." The kit contained items such as syringes, heparin, clamps, line caps, and tape – supplies that are useless to anyone without a specific medical need. Also taken were a Calgary Flames jersey, a gold chain, and an uncashed check designated for Aurora's treatment.

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It would just hold a few things to help her in whatever emergency situation she was in regarding her access line.

Daniels expressed a mix of fear for his family's safety and anger at the violation. The incident has heightened concerns within the community, as other residents in neighboring Coventry Hills have also reported a recent uptick in thefts, including gas siphoning and toolbox burglaries. The Northern Hills Community Association has noted an increase in vandalism and break-ins at storage sheds since the spring. While police statistics indicate a general decline in break-ins across Calgary between 2021 and 2025, the recent spate of incidents has left residents feeling vulnerable.

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There’s things like syringes and heparin and clamps and stuff for her, the caps for her line and tape, emergency sticker, useless to anyone who doesn’t need it.