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Man charged with multiple retail thefts in Bradford West Gwillimbury
June 18, 2026 · 0 Comments
On June 13, South Simcoe Police officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a retail business in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
The suspect was quickly located by responding officers and identified through an earlier unsolved theft investigation. During the investigation, officers determined the suspect was also responsible for two more theft incidents at various retail businesses in Bradford on the same day.
As a result of the investigation, a 23-year-old Bradford man was arrested and charged with:
- Two counts of Theft Under $5,000
- Two counts of Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5,000
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 6.
South Simcoe Police encourage retailers to report any crime, even a crime that may seem minor in nature.
“Reporting these crimes can play a vital role that can connect suspects to specific crimes or ongoing criminal activity. We remain committed to working with retail partners across the region to address retail crime and support local businesses,” said South Simcoe Police.
South Simcoe Police accept non-emergency incident reports through an online reporting tool. Incidents such as retail theft can be submitted online at https://southsimcoepolice.on.ca/report-request/online-reporting/.
Police say timely reporting helps with investigations and supports public safety.
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