Man charged in string of grocery store thefts

A man is facing nearly two dozen theft charges after a series of thefts from grocery stores in May and June.

The incidents include:

• May 30: Five suspects stole cases of coffee tins valued at $1,340 from a grocery store on the 8000 block of Dufferin Avenue
• June 7: Five suspects stole food products valued at $300 from a grocery store on the 800 block of Keewatin Street
• June 12: A suspect stole meat product valued at $240 from a grocery store on the 500 block of Mountain Avenue
• June 14: A suspect stole meat product valued at $80 from a grocery store on the 500 block of Mountain Avenue
• June 15: A suspect stole coffee product valued at $310 from a grocery store on the 1600 block of Main Street
• June 23: A suspect stole meat product valued at $320 from a grocery store on the 1600 block of Main Street
• June 29: A suspect stole meat product valued at $200 from a grocery store on the 200 block of Marion Street

Most incidents were captured on store video surveillance and reported to police. Investigators identified and linked Nicholas Paul Ohryn, 37, as a suspect. Investigators later learned Ohryn wanted in connection with twenty other retail thefts.

Police arrested Ohryn on July 20 and charged him with 23 counts of theft under $5,000, two counts of robbery, and failing to comply with a release order. He remains in custody.