Posted on Wednesday April 24, 2024
With 358 charges laid against 172 people and over $150,000 worth of stolen property recovered, members with the York Regional Police #4 District Community Oriented Response have made a significant impact on organized retail crime in Vaughan.
Working in collaboration with Vaughan Mills, the Retail Council of Canada and retail loss prevention officers, the Theft Project began on December 6, 2023. The primary objective was to reduce financial losses for retailers within the community, while enhancing security and addressing retail crime.
Shoplifting has transitioned from sporadic, small-scale theft to a highly organized criminal enterprise contributing to monetary losses in the billions and threatens the safety and security of our community members for both retailers and consumers.
High-risk retail locations were identified based on historical data as well as intelligence provided by retailers, police data and current cases. The Theft Project remains an ongoing initiative.
Charges include: - Theft Under $5,000 x186
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000 x103
- Theft Over $5,000 x4
- Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Over $5,000 x28
- Mischief Under $5,000
- Resist Arrest x6
| - Fail to Appear
- Possession of a Controlled Substance x10
- Possession for the Purpose
- Weapons Dangerous x5
- Fail to Comply x11
- Obstruct Police
- Assault Causing Bodily Harm
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Information can be provided by calling the York Regional Police #4 District Community Oriented Response at 1-866-876-5423, extension 7420. Anyone wanting to provide information anonymously can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or provide a tip online at www.1800222tips.com.
Visit our Community Safety Data Portal for complete stats and crime date within York Region. Crime prevention is our shared responsibility. Learn more about Operation Streetview
Prepared by: Constable Kevin Nebrija
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April 24, 2024
