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Indian-origin man charged in Brampton retail theft
The case comes as police and retailers across Canada continue to raise concerns over organized retail theft.
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Malvika Choudhary - Mon, 30, Mar 2026
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Pintu Gohil / Peel Regional Police
An Indian-origin man is facing charges after police recovered about $30,000 worth of stolen alcohol, butter and ghee during a three-month retail theft investigation in Brampton.
The accused was identified as Pintu Gohil, 48, of Brampton. He has been charged with two counts of possession of property obtained by crime, Peel Regional Police said.
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Police said officers from 12 Division executed a search warrant at a Brampton residence on March 9 as part of an investigation into thefts from major retailers and the alleged distribution of stolen goods.
During the search, officers recovered 300 bottles of alcohol, 100 bricks of butter and 91 tubs of ghee, with the total retail value of the seized property estimated at approximately $30,000.
Gohil was released from custody on an undertaking and is scheduled to appear at the Ontario Court of Justice in Brampton on April 7, according to police.
The case comes as police and retailers across Canada continue to raise concerns over organized retail theft, particularly involving goods that can be easily resold. While electronics and luxury products often draw attention, grocery staples and household goods have also increasingly appeared in such investigations because of their resale value and everyday demand.
In this case, the recovered items included staple food products alongside alcohol, pointing to the alleged targeting of commonly used consumer goods.
“Retail theft is not a victimless crime. When businesses are targeted, the impact is felt across the community, from higher prices and lost jobs to reduced investment in our neighbourhoods,” Acting Deputy Chief Hubert Hiltz said in a statement.
“Peel Regional Police remains committed to working with businesses, residents, and our partners to keep our communities safe and support a strong local economy,” Hiltz added.
Peel Regional Police said nearly 7,500 retail thefts were reported to the service in 2025. Although reported incidents declined by six percent between 2024 and 2025, police said retail theft continues to have a broad impact on businesses and communities in the region.
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