221 charges laid after shoplifting operation

More than 200 charges have been laid against seven people in a shoplifting series that occurred between March and October of last year, resulting in a loss of $96,000 from Calgary businesses.

On Friday, March 28, 2025, police were called to an Ace Liquor Store located at 722 85 Street S.W. for reports of a shoplifting theft. The investigation connected this theft to 15 similar incidents believed to have been committed by the same individual targeting Ace Liquor locations throughout Calgary and nearby communities. Suspecting additional related offences, police launched an operation to investigate a potential ongoing shoplifting series.

After an eight-month investigation, with assistance from the RCMP and Lethbridge Police Service, investigators now believe that between March and October, seven individuals were responsible for 73 reported shoplifting incidents targeting Ace Liquor and TJX Canada stores, resulting in an estimated loss of more than $96,000 in merchandise. It is believed the seven people were known to each other and worked together to commit the offences.

As a result of the investigation, six people were charged by warrant, and one person was arrested and charged.

Dakota Michael BLAKER-SISCO, 38, of Calgary, has been charged with:

·       59 counts of theft over $5,000

·       44 counts of fail to comply with a release order

·       Five counts of breach of conditions

·       One count of robbery

·       One count of possession of a weapon

·       One count of mischief to property

Sheldon OMEASOO, 33, of Calgary, has been charged with:

·       29 counts of theft under $5,000

·       28 counts of breach of probation

·       One count of fail to comply with release order

Allysen Badger, 35, of Calgary, has been charged with:

·       17 counts of theft under $5,000

Andre LEROUX, 41, of Calgary has been charged with:

·       Five counts of theft under $5,000

Kendall Rae PYNE, 45, of Calgary, has been charged with:

·       Three counts of theft under $5,000

Devin Justin LAQUETTE, 26, of Calgary, has been charged with:

·       One count of theft under $5,000

Shannon Delaine WRIGHT, 29, of Calgary, was arrested and charged with:

·       Seven counts of theft under $5,000

·       19 counts of breach of probation

She will next appear in court on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

“This was a complex and resource‑intensive investigation that required months of co-ordinated work between our investigators and our policing partners,” says Calgary Police Service District 2 Acting Insp. Darrin Chaplin. “Shoplifting on this scale is not a crime of opportunity it is organized, deliberate, and it has a real impact on the safety and sustainability of businesses. Holding people accountable for these offences is essential to protecting our community and ensuring that those who repeatedly target Calgary retailers face meaningful consequences.”

Investigators are actively working to attempt to locate the outstanding offenders. Anyone with information about their whereabouts, or similar incidents, is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:

TALK: 1-800-222-8477

TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org

APP: P3 Tips

Case #: CA25155197/5901