Toronto Police offering up to $2,000 for tips in retail theft cases, limited-time campaign
Toronto Police and Crime Stoppers have boosted cash rewards to $2,000 for tips on retail theft, part of a campaign running until Feb. 6. Tips can be anonymous.
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By Torontoer Staff
Toronto Police and Toronto Crime Stoppers have raised cash rewards to a maximum of $2,000 for tips that help solve retail theft cases, as part of a special Retail Crime Awareness Campaign running until February 6. The enhanced payouts are limited in time and part of Crime Stoppers Month.
Police say the move aims to generate more public leads after targeted operations identified repeat offenders and organised theft patterns. The boosted reward is four times higher than the top payout during a similar spring 2025 campaign.
How the reward works
Tips that help identify or locate suspects in retail theft investigations may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $2,000. Rewards are administered through Toronto Crime Stoppers and the Toronto Police Service, and tipsters can remain anonymous when they contact Crime Stoppers.
The enhanced reward level is temporary and applies only during the campaign period, which police have said runs until February 6. After that date, the standard reward structure will apply.
Who police are looking for
The campaign follows work on a targeted initiative called Project Shelf Defence in 11 Division, which police say led to multiple arrests but left additional suspects at large. Authorities released names and images of people they are seeking help to identify.
- Adam Paul, 46, Toronto, facing multiple theft charges and breaches of court orders
- Flori Ciurar, 35, Toronto, facing multiple theft charges and breaches of court orders
- Ramla Shire, 36, Toronto, facing multiple theft charges and breaches of court orders
- One unidentified person captured on camera, believed to be a repeat shoplifter
Police have released images from store security footage for public identification. Anyone who recognises these individuals or has information about related incidents may be eligible for a reward if their tip assists the investigation.
Why police say this matters
Toronto Police and Crime Stoppers describe a shift in retail theft that in some cases involves organised groups and distribution networks. They warn that these operations can be sophisticated and may fund more serious offences.
This is highly sophisticated criminal activity. Profits from these crimes often fund far more violent offences across our communities.
Sean Sportun, Crime Stoppers Chair
Police noted recent enforcement in the Greater Toronto Area that resulted in 21 arrests linked to an alleged organised theft ring operating across Ontario, Quebec and British Columbia. Authorities say the group is suspected of stealing more than $1 million worth of goods and using an elaborate distribution network.
Context within citywide crime trends
The tip drive comes at a moment when city officials report declines in several major crime categories. Mayor Olivia Chow told reporters that shootings, car thefts and robberies have all decreased in recent years, and that the city recorded a 50-year low in murders in 2024.
Police framed the reward push as a targeted response to retail crime patterns, not a reflection of overall violent-crime trends.
How to submit a tip
- Call Toronto Police at 416-808-1100 to provide information directly to investigators
- Contact Toronto Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477)
- Submit an anonymous tip online at 222tips.com
Crime Stoppers accepts anonymous submissions and handles reward eligibility. If you believe you have relevant information, provide as many details as possible, including dates, locations, vehicle descriptions, or images from your phone if you have them.
What to keep in mind
Do not approach suspects. Share information with police or Crime Stoppers and let investigators assess credibility and next steps. The reward is for tips that directly contribute to identifying or locating individuals linked to retail theft investigations.
The enhanced reward window ends February 6, so investigators are encouraging anyone with information to come forward promptly.
For ongoing coverage of local public safety initiatives and tips on how businesses and residents can protect their property, check our crime and neighbourhood sections.
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