A criminal group that reportedly took $85,000 worth of liquor from the LCBO and also targeted Home Depot, Dollarama, Value Village, and Metro stores has resulted in the arrest of four individuals from Mississauga.
According to Halton Regional Police, their investigation began in August in collaboration with the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) Resource Protection Unit.
“Over the course of the two-month investigation, police and LCBO investigators identified four individuals believed responsible for a series of thefts involving liquor valued at over $85,000, committed during 54 separate incidents since May 2025. In addition to targeting LCBO locations, the group also stole merchandise from other retailers, including Home Depot, Dollarama, Value Village, and Metro stores,” said police.
Stores throughout the GTA were affected.
On Oct. 1, four suspects were arrested in Oakville during a vehicle search that uncovered cocaine and other drugs.
All four suspects had been under various forms of judicial release for prior theft-related offenses at the time of their arrest, according to police.
The suspects were held for bail and face these charges:
Christopher Noel, 39, is charged with:
Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking Theft over $5,000 Theft under $5,000 Fail to comply with a release order Possession of property obtained by crime Two counts of failure to comply with probation
Police say Noel was bound by eight different release orders at the time he was arrested.
Crystal King, 40, is charged with:
Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking Theft under $5,000 Possession of property obtained by crime
Philip Young, 48, is charged with:
Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking Theft under $5,000 Possession of property obtained by crime Two counts of failure to comply with probation
Marc Martiniello, 33, is charged with:
Three counts of possession for the purpose of trafficking
“The theft of goods from retail stores impacts all Ontarians through increased prices and compromised safety in retail environments. The rise in organized retail crime continues to pose risks to both retail workers and customers,” Halton police said while emphasizing that retail theft is not a victimless crime.
If anyone has information about illegal sales involving stolen goods they are encouraged to reach out to the Halton Police Retail Crime Unit at 905-825-4747.
Tips can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers. “See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers” at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or online at www. haltoncrimestoppers. ca.
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