Three men charged in high-value perfume theft in Barrhaven

From Ottawa Police Services

(Ottawa)—The Ottawa Police Service (OPS) has charged three men in connection with a high-value perfume theft that occurred on Monday, March 17, 2025, on Strandherd Drive.

At approximately 10:45 p.m., officers responded to a report of a theft in progress at a business in the 3100 block of Strandherd Drive. Upon arrival, the suspects had already fled the scene.

The case was investigated by the West Criminal Investigations Section. As a result, three Ottawa men—34-year-old Andrew SMYTH, 40-year-old Shane ALBERT, and 56-year-old Theodore VANDERHORN—have each been charged with the following offences:

• Theft Over $5,000

• Wearing a Disguise with Intent to Commit an Indictable Offence

• Conspiracy to Commit Theft Over $5,000

All three accused remain in custody at this time.

Investigators would like to thank members of the public who provided assistance during the early stages of the investigation.

Contact information

If you have information about the incident, please contact the West Criminal Investigations Section at 613-236-1222, extension 2666 or by email at westcriminalinvestigations@ottawapolice.ca.

Stay anonymous and call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 or submit a time online at crimestoppers.ca.

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