Accused thief allegedly threatened to kill Scarborough grocery store employee

The man allegedly pulled out a knife and assaulted the store's loss prevention officer

Published Jul 18, 2026  •  Last updated 12 minutes ago  •  1 minute read

Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of pulling a knife on a loss prevention officer after he was allegedly caught stealing from a Scarborough grocery store on June 23, 2026. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

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Investigators need help identifying a man who allegedly pulled a knife on a Scarborough grocery store employee after he was caught stealing.

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Toronto Police say officers responded to a theft near Kennedy Rd. and Progress Ave. just after it occurred around 7:40 p.m. on June 23.

“It is reported that a male suspect entered a grocery store and loaded a shopping cart with items from the freezer aisle,” police said in a statement released Saturday, explaining the person then allegedly “concealed the items inside their backpack and walked past all points of payment without making any attempt to pay.”

Police said the store’s loss prevention officer “confronted the suspect outside the doors” and “attempted to restrain” him.

Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of pulling a knife on a loss prevention officer after he was allegedly caught stealing from a Scarborough grocery store on June 23, 2026. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

The suspect allegedly “assaulted” the loss prevention officer, then “brandished a knife and threatened to kill the employee” before running off.

Investigators have released images of a suspect hoping members of the public recognize him and come forward.

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Investigators need help identifying this man who is suspected of pulling a knife on a loss prevention officer after he was allegedly caught stealing from a Scarborough grocery store on June 23, 2026. Photo by Handout /Toronto Police

The suspect is described as approximately 40 years old, with a medium build and a goatee. He was last seen wearing a dark-coloured T-shirt, camouflage pants, white shoes, a black and white bucket hat with a white flower pattern, and a light brown backpack.

Investigators are looking for information, dashcam footage, or security video from the area of William Kitchen Rd., Kennedy Rd., and Antrim Cr. between 7:30 p.m. and 8:15 p.m. on June 23.

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Anyone who knows the identity or whereabouts of the suspect, or who has information regarding this investigation, is urged to call police at 416-808-4100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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