Man charged for allegedly stealing more than $250K worth of LCBO products across GTA

Awil Hassan Abdi
Authorities said 38-year-old Awil Hassan Abdi, of no fixed address, was considered a wanted offender for allegedly committing several thefts between October 2023 and September 2024. Photo: PRP.

By Lucas Casaletto

Posted October 16, 2024 8:26 am.

Last Updated October 16, 2024 8:33 am.

Peel Regional Police said a man wanted in connection with a string of thefts at LCBO locations across the GTA dating back to late last year has been arrested.

Authorities said 38-year-old Awil Hassan Abdi, of no fixed address, was considered a wanted offender for allegedly committing several thefts between October 2023 and September 2024.

The accused is believed to be responsible for LCBO thefts totalling nearly $260,000, of which $160,000 is from within Peel Region.

On Oct. 13, 2024, PRP officers arrested Abdi, who was charged with three counts of theft over $5,000, 16 counts of theft under $5,000 and breach of probation.

He was held for a bail hearing.

Police said Abdi was on a probation order for similar criminal offences at the time of the alleged thefts.

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