Toronto police have cracked a shoplifting ring that used diversions to steal tens of thousands of dollars worth of merchandise from LCBO and big box stores.**********
Since May, ring members have allegedly stolen $25,000 worth of alcohol, such as cognac and scotch, from LCBO stores across southern Ontario.
They are alleged to have stolen computers, lotions and about $1,400 worth of bubble gum from big box stores, such as Staples, Home Depot, grocery stores and pharmacies.
FROM THE COMMENTS:
"It gets better. It seems that the alleged ringleader, a certain Kathleen Barry, was already on bail for an October 8th shoplifting arrest, which she committed while on parole for an even earlier conviction for thefts dating back to 2005 -- a conviction that netted her 75 days to be served on week-ends."*