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Aug 5, 2026
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Retail theft leads to 546 arrests, 4,033 charges in Toronto … and more work needed
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Retail theft leads to 546 arrests, 4,033 charges in Toronto ... and more work needed
Retail Council lauds legal changes but calls for 'provincially funded joint force operation' dedicated to something it says goes far beyond 'shoplifting'
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By Chris Knight
Published Aug 05, 2026
Last updated 4 days ago
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Images from a video released by Toronto police show suspects entering and leaving an LCBO outlet. PHOTO…
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