FROM: Corporate Communications
DATE: August 21, 2025
SOUTH SIMCOE POLICE ARREST TWO IN CONNECTION TO 31 THEFTS, 62 CHARGES LAID
(BRADFORD, ON) – Two Bradford men have been arrested in separate investigations linked to a series of thefts and frauds targeting a national home improvement retailer in Bradford West Gwillimbury.
Between August 2024 and July 2025, 31 incidents were reported across Bradford, York Region, Barrie, and Orillia. Through coordinated investigative efforts, the related thefts have been successfully solved. The two suspects were arrested this week and face a total of 62 criminal charges.
As a result of the investigations, on August 17, 2025, a 42-year-old male from Bradford was arrested and charged with the following 50 offences:
• Theft Under $5000 – C.C. 334(b) x 23
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – C.C. 354(1)(a) x 23
• Fraud Under $5000 – C.C. 380(1)(b) x 4
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 4, 2025.
On August 20, 2025, a 46-year-old male from Bradford was arrested and charged with the following 12 offences:
• Possession of Property Obtained by Crime Under $5000 – C.C. 354(1)(a) x 4
• Fraud Under $5000 – C.C. 380(1)(b) x 4
• Theft Under $5000 – C.C. 334(b) x 4
The accused is scheduled to appear in court on September 18, 2025.
The South Simcoe Police Service is committed to community safety and security and works in close partnership with local retailers to address retail theft. Recent investigations were a collaborative effort between members of the South Simcoe Police Uniform Patrol Unit and the retailer’s Asset Protection Specialists. It is important to recognize that retail theft is not a victimless crime – it impacts local businesses and drives up costs for everyone. If you notice any suspicious behaviour, report it to prevent future crimes. Even small details help police build cases and locate suspects. Your information could be the missing piece in an ongoing investigation.
With the South Simcoe Police online reporting tool, we are making it easier and more accessible for the public to report non-emergency incidents. We encourage the public to use our online reporting tool to report thefts and fraud promptly. Report it, so we can solve it! Report online at www.southsimcoepolice.on.ca/online-reporting/, or call the non-emergency line at 705-436-2141 or 905-775-3311.
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