Barrie police seized $365,000 worth of stolen property and laid 65 charges during an investigation into a theft ring.
Officers say stolen speakers - valued around $15,000 - from a big box store in the city on February 6 kicked off the probe.
"The investigation quickly identified an organized theft group from the Mississauga area who were involved, and further information was later received that linked them to a multitude of other ongoing theft investigations of a similar nature throughout Ontario and across Eastern Canada," Barrie police officials said.
Five search warrants were executed on March 15 and roughly $365,000 worth of stolen property was seized.
Pictures of the stolen property that was seized:
"The property seized was later confirmed to have been stolen from other retail outlets that had been targeted by this sophisticated group of organized thieves," police said.
A vehicle with an estimated value of $55,000 was also seized.
"Two suspects were arrested at the time the search warrants were executed, and arrest warrants have been issued for three other suspects who have identified and participated in the high-volume thefts," officers said.
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They say 65 charges have been laid.
"One male suspect, who had been arrested and charged as a result of the Barrie Police Service Street Crime Unit investigation was held for a bail hearing," police said.
"At the time of his arrest, he was before the courts on previous release orders for similar offences. Later that day, he was released from custody, and is scheduled to appear in court at a later date."
Images via the Barrie Police Service
