Three people have been charged in what police are calling organized retail crime thefts in Markham.
York Regional Police launched an investigation in August following a large-scale theft of cosmetics from a Markham business. Three suspects were identified and police recovered $150,000 worth of cosmetics and other personal care items. They also recovered high-end clothing believed to be valued at $25,000.
Facing charges are Ionut Bacan, 30, Bianca Bascracea, 24, and Denis-Andreea Dumitrache, 32, all of Markham. They have been charged with theft under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, and trafficking in property obtained by crime.
Police believe the accused “have been active throughout Ontario and that there are unreported thefts,” according to a news release.
The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information is asked to call the York Regional Police #5 District Criminal Investigations Bureau, Property Crime Unit, at 1-866-876-5423, ext. 7545, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Information can be provided anonymously at 1800222tips.com.
