On Saturday, October 11th, 2025, an off-duty Port Hope Police officer observed three females at the Port Hope Dollarama matching the description of suspects wanted in connection with a previous theft from another Port Hope business. The officer notified on-duty members, reporting that the suspects left in a minivan, travelling east toward Cobourg.
Officers located the vehicle parked at the Northumberland Mall in Cobourg. The suspects were seen exiting the Cobourg Dollarama and entering the van. Police conducted a stop and detained the three females in connection with the investigation.
A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed a large quantity of stolen items, including Tylenol, Advil, lighters, chocolate bars, gum, and household goods, with a total estimated value of $7,021.
It was determined that the women had concealed the stolen items within long skirts that had been altered with zippered compartments designed to hide merchandise.
Three women, aged 47, 32, and 27, all from Toronto, were charged with:
Theft Over $5,000
Possession of Property Obtained by Crime
All were released on undertakings with conditions and future court dates.
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