7 Charged in Calgary Liquor Store Heists

0:00It's March 26th. Welcome to Vancouver News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cori with the story. Seven people now face hundreds of charges after a wave of organized thefts hit liquor stores in Calgary and nearby areas. These suspects allegedly pulled off 73 shoplifting cases at A's liquor and TJX Canada locations between March and October 20th, 25th, making off with $96,000 in merchandise. We say the group all knew each other and teamed up for these deliberate hits. The accused ranged from a 26 year old man to a 45 year old woman, including men aged 33, 38, and 41, plus. Women aged 29 and 35. Only one is in custody right now, while the other six are wanted on warrants as authorities stress how these crimes hurt local businesses and push. For real accountability to keep retail safe.