$250,000 In Product Stolen From LCBO

Source: Peel Regional Police
Date: Thu Mar 6 13:14:57 MST 2025

Region of Peel – Investigators from the 21 Criminal Investigation Bureau have charged five individuals in connection to an organized prolific theft ring targeting the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).



Between August 2024 and February 2025, the group collectively stole from 50 LCBO locations across various jurisdictions. On many occasions, multiple suspects would enter the store together and operate in a coordinated manner to distract and keep watch of employees, while others entered through a restricted access point to steal volumes of liquor. To date, approximately $237,738.95 worth of products were stolen.



As a result of the investigation, five individuals have been arrested and charged with Theft Over $5000, while three of them have received additional charges:

Anuj Kumar, 25-year-old man of no fixed address



Simarpeet Singh, 29-year-old man of no fixed address

Sharndeep Singh, 25-year-old man of no fixed address

Breach of Release Order
Simranjeet Singh, 24-year-old man of no fixed address

Break and Enter with Intent to Commit Indictable Offence
Prabhpreet Singh, 29-year-old man from Caledon

Conspiracy to Commit Indictable Offence
All five arrested individuals were held for a bail hearing at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton.

Additionally, two individuals of no fixed address are wanted for Theft Over $5000 and Break and Enter with Intent to an Commit Indictable Offence:

Jagshir Singh, 28-year-old man
Punit Sehjra, 25-year-old man
“The work of our Criminal Investigation Bureau has been nothing short of exceptional in dismantling this prolific organized crime group. By arresting and charging multiple individuals, we are sending a strong message that those who target our communities will be found and held accountable. We remain committed to pursuing criminals who threaten the safety of our neighborhoods, and ensuring they face justice for their actions,” said Deputy Chief Marc Andrews, Peel Regional Police.

The investigation remains ongoing, and police anticipate more charges to be laid.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact investigators at (905) 453-2121 ext. 2133. Information may also be left anonymously by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or by visiting peelcrimestoppers.ca.

For media inquiries, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027.