Over 20 people were arrested this week at local retail stores as police cracked down on holiday theft.
Officers from the Problem-Oriented Policing Unit joined loss prevention teams at Home Depot and the Real Canadian Superstore on December 7 and 8. Throughout the two days, officers arrested 21 people and recovered over $5,000 in stolen merchandise.
“Unfortunately, we traditionally see a spike in retail theft during the busy holiday season,” said Jason Crowley, Acting Deputy Chief of Operations. “We are committed to working with businesses to prevent and deter thefts and ensure shoplifters are held responsible.”
Officers also seized 100 grams of fentanyl with an estimated street value of $39,000.
Numerous charges were laid including theft, failure to comply with a release order, assault, robbery, and multiple driving offenses.
