7 butter thefts from Ontario grocery stores, $2,000+ stolen, 3 arrested, 144 sticks of butter recovered.

From October 2022 to December 2023, Guelph, Ontario, experienced at least seven significant butter thefts from grocery stores. The latest incidents involved over $2,000 worth of butter stolen in October and November. Police described the suspects and noted unconventional escape methods. In December, three individuals were arrested, leading to the recovery of 144 sticks of butter and 17 containers of ghee. Authorities emphasize butter's rising value among thieves.