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Police Treat Kitchener LCBO Heist as Part of Organized Retail Theft Trend

Investigators are reviewing video to identify six suspects linked to similar thefts across Ontario.

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Overview

  • Waterloo Regional Police say six men entered the Pioneer Drive LCBO around 4:35 p.m. Saturday, filled bags with liquor and left in a dark SUV.
  • Police estimate roughly $8,000 of mostly Scotch was stolen, describing the theft as coordinated and not for personal use.
  • No arrests have been announced as officers analyze surveillance images and collaborate with the LCBO and other police services.
  • Investigators released photos of the suspects on Wednesday as a viral video showed unmasked men loading bags while customers and staff looked on.
  • Ontario Premier Doug Ford condemned the thefts, spoke with WRPS Chief Mark Crowell, praised local police and urged tougher bail measures.