Seven people have been arrested and face more than 300 charges in relation to a number of LCBO thefts.
In July 2025, the DRPS East Crime Team, and DRPS Regional Reporting Centre began a joint initiative to combat a high volume of retail thefts from local LCBO stores throughout Durham Region. The project, working closely in connection with the LCBO Resource Protection Unit, focused on larger scale theft rings where the suspects were repeat offenders.
The investigation resulted in seven arrests and more than 300 charges laid. Three additional suspects have been identified and are still outstanding.
The accused parties are responsible for approximately $50,000 in stolen merchandise.
Anyone with information about these incidents is asked to contact DRPS East Crime Team at 1-888-579-1520 ext.2735
Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.
Arrested
Mark MORGAN (42)
Criminal Code
Theft not exceeding $5000 x23
Failure to Comply with Probation order x46
Blaise VAN EYK (38)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x11
Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x11
Matthew DUNNING (32)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x16
Possess Property Obtained By Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x16
Disguise with Intent x16
Failure to Comply with Probation Order x78
Russell URQUHART (44)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000
Failure to Comply with Probation Order x 2
Matthew CLARKE (33)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x4
Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x4
Fail to Comply with Probabtion Order x4
Michelle MULLER (36)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x5
Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x5
Chad Cameron (51)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x10
Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x10
Fail to Comply with Release Order x8
WANTED
Blaise VAN EYK (38)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x4
Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x4
Bench Warrant Fail to Return to Court x1
Jonathan CAMPBELL (34)
Criminal Code
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x12
Possess Property Obtained by Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x12
Fail to Comply with Porbation x12
Criminal Code
Angel GARDINER (30)
Theft Not Exceeding $5000 x2
Possess Property Obtained By Crime Not Exceeding $5000 x2
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