Three people have been charged and more than $175,000 of stolen property was recovered in connection with organized retail crime thefts in Markham, Ont.
York police say an investigation was initiated in August following the large-scale theft of cosmetics from a Markham business.
Through the investigation, three suspects were identified. Search warrants were then executed at various locations associated to the suspects, police say.
The searches resulted in the recovery of $15o,000 worth of cosmetics and personal care items in addition to several pieces of high-end clothing, valued at $25,000, investigators say.
The suspects have been identified as 30-year-old Ionut Bacan, 24-year-old Bianca Bascracea and 32-year-old Denis-Andreea Dumitrache.
All three suspects are residents of Markham and are facing multiple charges related to theft.
York police have released photos of the accused.
![Bianca Bascracea, 24, of Markham](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/bianca-bascracea-mug.png?w=285)
![Denis-Andreea Dumitrache, 32, of Markham](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/dumitrache-mug.png?w=282)
![Ionut Bacan, 30, of Markham](https://globalnews.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/ionut-bacan-mug.png?w=283)
Investigators believe the suspects have been involved in more unreported thefts across Ontario and are asking any additional victims and witnesses to come forward.
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