The regional retail theft enforcement networks, rural tactical patrol divisions, and property crime units within the Durham Region are requesting public help to identify a commercial shoplifting suspect. Tracked under regional police registries on Friday, July 3, 2026, criminal operations clerks finalized the suspect bulletin Blue-masked bandit still at large after LCBO theft north of Oshawa. Striking a major commercial outlet during peak evening operating hours, the uniquely disguised male suspect systematically cleared out shelves of premium alcohol before pushing his loaded cart past the point of sale without attempting payment.
Because the thief used a multi-colored clothing configuration and heavy work gloves to avoid leaving physical prints, detectives believe the incident points to a planned, high-yield retail theft operation.
The Highway 7A Commercial Breach and Escape Sequence
The rapid retail snatch-and-grab was captured clearly on modern storefront high-definition security cameras, providing investigators with distinct wardrobe markers.
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The Incident Timeline: The commercial retail theft was executed on the evening of Friday, June 19.
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The Target Venue: The suspect targeted the high-traffic LCBO outlet located on Highway 7A in Port Perry.
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The Shoplifting Tactic: After entering the store, the suspect grabbed a standard shopping cart and quickly loaded it to capacity with high-value bottles of spirits and alcohol. Once the cart was full, he immediately pushed the cart past the checkout lanes and fled into the parking lot.
Analyzing the Blue-Masked Suspect’s Wardrobe Profile
North Division constables have released an exact breakdown of the suspect’s distinctive clothing choices captured on surveillance feeds.
| Suspect Profile Marker | Specific Wardrobe Component Deployed | Investigative Focus & Purpose |
| Primary Facial Concealment | Bright blue medical or cloth face mask | Hides distinct facial features from security cameras |
| Upper Body Garment | Vibrant red hooded sweatshirt | High-visibility asset useful for local dashcam tracking |
| Tactical Hand Protection | Grey and green fabric garden gloves | Intentionally prevents fingerprint transfer on bottle glass |
| Lower Body Apparel | Solid black casual pants / Black shoes | Blends into lower-level shadowing during foot flight |
Retail Security Note: Durham Regional Police retail safety task forces emphasize that organized liquor store thefts often rely on fast getaways. Suspects frequently park a vehicle down the street or have a partner idling near the edge of the property line to quickly transfer the stolen goods and avoid parking lot camera loops.
Active Public Search for Parking Lot Dashcam Assets
While loss prevention officers tally the exact dollar value of the stolen liquor inventory, North Division patrols are focusing on tracking down any nearby vehicle recordings from June 19.
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Lead Investigating Officer: Anyone who recognizes this individual or observed suspicious activity in the area is urged to directly contact Cst. Jaswal of the DRPS North Division at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1501.
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Highway 7A Dashcam Call-Out: Commuters, commercial drivers, and shoppers who were near the Highway 7A LCBO parking lot or surrounding access roads between 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on June 19 are asked to review their vehicle dashcams. Any footage capturing a person in a bright red hoodie pushing a shopping cart toward a vehicle could be the missing link needed for an arrest.
Anonymous tips can be submitted securely to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers, where accurate leads that result in a formal arrest may qualify the tipster for a tax-free cash reward of up to $2,000.
The Durham Regional Police Service North Division manages the active retail theft investigation file.
Port Perry business owners, local shoppers, and regional drivers looking to upload digital video evidence, look over business loss prevention security guidelines, or track ongoing commercial property crime statistics can access the portal online at drps.ca or submit encrypted tips through durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca.
