Four arrested and nearly 70 theft charges laid in Toronto retail store robberies
Four people are in custody and one man is still sought after more than $35,000 in goods was taken from several Toronto stores.
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Four suspects are now in custody and face almost 70 theft-related charges after a months-long string of thefts from several Toronto retail stores, police say.
The thefts took place between January 14 and October 11, 2026, and involved a group of people working together. More than $35,000 in goods was stolen. Police say the group targeted several stores, though the source does not name them.
Jacob Doucette, 35, and Camille Dobson-Boire, 31, both of Toronto, were taken into custody October 11. Doucette faces seven counts of failing to comply with probation. Dobson-Boire faces 10 counts of disobeying a court order. Between them they face 30 theft-related charges.
Evan Douglas-Fish, 28, of Toronto, was arrested October 17. He faces 12 counts of theft under $5,000, four counts of disguise with intent, failing to subsequently attend court, obstruction of a peace officer and personation with intent to avoid arrest.
Charles Clarke, 42, of Toronto, was arrested October 22 and faces 25 counts of theft under $5,000 and five counts of failing to comply with probation.
Police are still looking for Richard Hoskin, 45, who is wanted on 14 theft-related charges and 15 counts of failing to comply with a release order. He is about five-feet-10 with short brown hair and blue eyes. Anyone who sees him is asked to contact police.
HighOnCity reported in August that Toronto police had laid 4,000 charges in a two-year retail theft crackdown targeting organized crime. This case is a separate, smaller probe.
The charges have not been tested in court.
Which stores were targeted, and is the group linked to other investigations?
How was the group identified?
We'll update this story as answers emerge.
The facts
How many people have been arrested in this Toronto retail theft investigation?
Four suspects are in custody: Jacob Doucette, Camille Dobson-Boire, Evan Douglas-Fish, and Charles Clarke. Police are still searching for a fifth suspect, Richard Hoskin.
How much merchandise was stolen in these Toronto store robberies?
More than $35,000 in goods was taken from several Toronto retail stores between January 14 and October 11, 2026.
How many theft-related charges were laid in total?
Nearly 70 theft-related charges were laid across the four arrested suspects and the one still-wanted suspect.
When was Charles Clarke arrested?
Charles Clarke was arrested on Thursday, October 22, 2026.
