Man, 41, allegedly stole 80 fire extinguishers from Toronto residential buildings​on March 27, 2025 at 11:26 pm

A 41-year-old man is facing some heat after allegedly stealing more than 80 fire extinguishers from residential buildings across the city.

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Toronto Police allege the accused stole the extinguishers from various properties between November 2023 and this month, then sold the stolen property using several online platforms.

Police said that following the arrest, seven fire extinguishers were allegedly recovered and seized as evidence.

“By removing essential fire safety equipment, the accused is alleged to have endangered residents and the general public by leaving them without a critical means of protection in the event of a fire,” police said in a statement released Thursday.

Owen Foster, of Toronto, is charged with 14 counts of theft under $5,000, theft over $5,000, five counts of possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, six counts of mischief, 15 counts each of common nuisance and breach of probation order, and possession of property obtained by crime for trafficking.

The investigation is ongoing and additional charges may be laid.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-3100 or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).

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