A 39-year-old man has been charged by Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) in connection with 144 liquor store thefts this year after officers executed a search warrant in Mississauga.
The thefts happened in New Tecumseth, Essa, Adjala-Tosorontio and Dufferin.
The loss is estimated at $70,000.
The suspect has been charged with the following:
· Theft under $5000 ~ 8 counts
· Breach of probation ~ 4 counts
The accused was held pending a bail hearing.