Police have issued a warrant for a man wanted in connection with stealing equipment from multiple Home Depot locations in the GTA, including two in Durham.
Investigators are seeking the public’s help in finding 26-year-old Avin Bose.
Bose is alleged to have targeted multiple Home Depots including locations in Oshawa, Ajax, Markham and Bradford.
Police say he’s suspected of presenting a fake ID and a credit card for equipment rental, and then failing to take back the items borrowed.
Police say he stole four skid steers and a number of trailers, after the equipment was not returned to the original stores.
While investigators haven’t been able to locate any equipment, they say they found a rental car the suspect was using engulfed in flames in Bethesda, located north of Markham, in October.
Meanwhile, the home renovation retailer has lost more than $200,000 worth of equipment in total.
The company told Global News they were unable to comment because of the on-going investigation.
Bose is wanted for multiple criminal charges, including arson, fraud under $5,000 and possession of stolen property.
Police say he’s known to have lived in the Hamilton area.
Investigators do not believe Bose is a threat to public safety. They are encouraging him to contact a lawyer and turn himself in.
Anyone who has any information about the suspect’s whereabouts are asked to contact DRPS at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5353 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.
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