Montreal police have caught a 26-year-old man suspected of stealing more than $105,000 worth of merchandise during at least ten break-ins in just two months.
The suspect was handcuffed last Wednesday while he was at his home in the Rosemont district. On site, officers from the Montreal City Police Service (SPVM) found $7,500 worth of stolen goods such as laptops and clothing which were immediately seized.
Investigators suspect the young man of stealing approximately $55,000 worth of luxury clothing from a store in the city on November 13.
But he wasn’t just interested in very expensive clothes. Banks, a restaurant and a sporting and office goods retailer were also targeted, according to evidence collected by investigators.
The individual is said to have committed at least nine other break-ins, all occurring in November and December, including one during which he stole a lot of electronic devices valued at $50,000.
The alleged burglar appeared at the Montreal courthouse to face numerous charges of theft, break and enter and non-compliance with conditions. He will remain detained until the next stage of legal proceedings.
The police also killed two birds with one stone during their arrest since another man aged 50 and wanted as part of an investigation for armed assault was at the burglar’s home when they arrived. are returned.