The Service de police de la Ville de Montréal announced on September 2 that it had broken up two organized theft networks responsible for stealing nearly $800,000 worth of new tools from hardware stores across the Greater Montreal area. Police linked the two groups directly to the series of thefts and seized the stolen merchandise during the operation.
Investigators said the coordinated effort targeted the networks after gathering evidence that tied them to multiple incidents involving hardware retailers. The seized tools, valued at close to eight hundred thousand dollars, were recovered in a series of raids conducted in the region. The operation marks a significant step in the police force’s ongoing campaign to curb theft from local hardware outlets.
The SPVM highlighted that the dismantling of the two rings was possible because of sustained investigative work that connected the stolen goods to the perpetrators. While details of the arrests have not been released, authorities confirmed that the confiscated items will be returned to the affected businesses where possible.
Police officials described the crackdown as part of a broader strategy to protect merchants and reduce the financial impact of organized theft on the community. The action underscores the department’s commitment to addressing property crimes that affect both retailers and consumers throughout Montreal and its surrounding areas.