Key Takeaways
- Toronto Police allege a group carried out retail thefts across the city totalling $35,606.80.
- Charles Clarke was arrested and charged with 25 theft counts and five alleged probation breaches.
- Richard Hoskin remains wanted on alleged theft, disguise and release-order-related charges.
Thefts across Toronto, adding up
Toronto Police are asking for the public's help locating an outstanding suspect wanted in a theft investigation.
It is alleged that, between Wednesday, January 14, 2026, and Sunday, October 11, 2026, a group of suspects was responsible for numerous thefts at locations of a retail store. The suspects were working together throughout the City of Toronto, and the combined losses total $35,606.80.
Investigators had previously announced arrests and charges in this investigation.
The latest arrest
On Thursday, October 22, 2026, Charles Clarke, 42, of Toronto, was arrested and charged with 25 counts of theft under $5,000 and five counts of fail to comply with probation.
He was scheduled to appear in court at the Ontario Court of Justice, 10 Armoury Street, on Monday, October 26, 2026, at 10 a.m., in room 908. The charges have not been proven in court.
The man still wanted
One suspect remains outstanding. Richard Hoskin, 45, of Toronto, is wanted for seven counts of theft under $5,000, seven counts of disguise with intent, and 15 counts of fail to comply with a release order.
He is described as 5'10", 200 lbs., with short brown hair and blue eyes. An image of Hoskin has been released.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1100.
The Twikup Take
Twenty-five theft counts against one man, and a wanted poster for another, tells you this wasn't shoplifting on a whim. It was a routine — and police are now asking the public to help close the last gap in it.
Photo: Toronto Police Service — Wanted image of Richard Hoskin, 45, of Toronto, released by Toronto Police.