Region of Peel – Officers from 12 Division have taken a Brampton man into custody following a string of thefts at major retail stores.
On Monday, March 9, after a three-month investigation into retail theft and distribution, officers executed a search warrant at a residence in Brampton and recovered the following items:
300 bottles of alcohol 100 bricks of butter 91 tubs of Ghee
The total value of the recovered items is around $30,000.
This led to the arrest of 48-year-old Pintu Gohil, who has been charged with:
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime x2
Gohil has been released on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 7.
If you have any information regarding this case, please reach out to 12 Division at 905-453-2121, ext. 1200. You can also share tips anonymously through Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at peelcrimestoppers. ca.
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The total value of the recovered items is around $30,000. In 2025, almost 7,500 retail thefts were reported to Peel Regional Police From 2024-2025, there was a six percent decrease in retail thefts.QUOTE
“Retail theft is not a victimless crime. When businesses are targeted, the impact is felt across the community, from higher prices and lost jobs to reduced investment in our neighbourhoods. Peel Regional Police remains committed to working with businesses, residents, and our partners to keep our communities safe and support a strong local economy.” – Acting Deputy Chief Hubert Hiltz, Peel Regional PoliceSOCIAL MEDIA
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