(BRADFORD, On) – On June 13, 2026, 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 August 6, 2026.
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.
Report It So We Can Solve It
With the online reporting tool, South Simcoe Police is making it easier and more accessible for the public to report a non-emergency incident, such as retail theft. Non-emergency incidents can be conveniently submitted online at https://southsimcoepolice.on.ca/report-request/online-reporting/. Timely reporting helps police investigate effectively and keep the community safe.
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Media Contact: Samah Othman, Corporate Communications Specialist
Email: samah.othman@southsimcoepolice.ca