7 people face 221 charges in shoplifting ring that targeted Calgary liquor stores
Posted Mar 26, 2026 10:37 am.
A ring of suspected thieves is facing more than 200 charges after police say they stole more than $96,000 worth of merchandise from Calgary businesses last year.
Investigators say between March and October 2025, with help from the RCMP and Lethbridge police, Calgary police uncovered a group of seven people believed to be responsible for 73 reported shoplifting incidents targeting Ace Liquor and TJX Canada stores.
Police believe the members of the group knew each other and worked together to commit the crimes.
“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,” said District 2 Acting Insp. Darrin Chaplin. “Holding people accountable for these offences is essential to protecting our community and ensuring that those who repeatedly target Calgary retailers face meaningful consequences.”
Six people were charged by warrant, police say, 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
Investigators say they are working to find the outstanding offenders accused in the crimes.
Anyone with information about their locations is asked to contact police at 403-266-1234 or tip anonymously through CrimeStoppers.
