Butter stolen from another Ontario grocery store — this time $1,200 worth in Brantford, police say
Brantford, Ont. police are on the lookout for two individuals who managed to steal $1,200 worth of butter from a local grocery store. The incident took place on Oct. 29 around 8:25 p.m. at a grocery store located at Lynden Road and Wayne Gretzky Parkway, as reported by the Brantford Police Service.
The suspects, who were captured on security cameras, were seen wearing all black clothing, including black baseball hats. Following the theft, they made their escape in a white van, leaving authorities to launch a search for them. This latest incident adds to a string of butter thefts that have occurred in southern Ontario in recent months, though it remains unclear if they are connected.
Guelph police have reported a total of nine thefts over the past year, with spokesperson Scott Tracey noting the organized nature of the crimes. The stolen butter often ends up on the black market or resale websites, posing a challenge for law enforcement to track down the culprits. According to Sylvain Charlebois, a food distribution expert from Dalhousie University, butter is a sought-after item for thieves due to its ability to freeze well and its increasing retail price.
In a recent incident in Guelph, two men made off with four cases of butter valued at over $950 by simply walking out of the store through an emergency exit. Despite ongoing investigations, no arrests have been made in connection to this theft. Both Guelph and Brantford police are urging anyone with information to come forward and contact the authorities or Crime Stoppers.
The stolen butter incidents serve as a reminder of the ongoing challenges faced by both retailers and law enforcement in combatting organized theft operations. With butter prices on the rise, it seems that this dairy product has become a hot commodity for thieves in the region. Stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity to help prevent further incidents of butter theft in the community.
