Recent Timeline of Events:
- October 2, 2025: Organized crime figure Charalambos Theologou (Bobby the Greek) shot dead inside busy Starbucks
- October 3, 2025: Mr. Puffs releases statement denying any ties to Theologou
- December 5, 2025: Third shooting incident at Mr. Puffs café overnight
- December 6, 2025: Two cafés hit by gunfire within 20 minutes
Key Facts:
- • Location: Mr. Puffs café, Laval, Quebec
- • Victim Status: No injuries reported – nobody was inside the store during shooting
- • Business Type: Canada-wide pastry and coffee chain
- • Investigation Status: Organized crime detectives investigating
- • Police Response: Too early to determine if shootings are connected
Mr. Puffs Official Statement (October 3, 2025):
Following a La Presse report linking the café to gang activities, Mr. Puffs released an official statement:
“The published article suggests that an individual known to law enforcement for criminal activities has ‘set up headquarters’ in one of our restaurants in Laval. Mr. Puffs categorically denies any commercial, financial or operational ties to this individual or any criminal organization.”
Investigation Details:
Gang Connection: Theologou was allegedly the head of an extortion-involved gang known as the “Greeks of Chomedey”
Headquarters Allegation: La Presse reported that Theologou had established a headquarters at the Mr. Puffs outlet
Current Status: Organized crime detectives are actively investigating all recent shootings
Laval Police Anti-Extortion Operation:
As police launch their anti-extortion initiative, they are:
- • Proactively meeting with local businesses
- • Helping businesses deal with potential extortion threats from gangs
- • Assisting the “Greeks of Chomedey” and other criminal organizations
Watch:
“How police plan to clamp down on extortion”
December 3 | Duration: 1:19
Officers discuss proactive approach to protecting local businesses
Current Situation:
The recent spate of violence has raised serious concerns about escalating gang activities in Laval. Police are urging continued cooperation from the business community as they work to combat extortion operations.
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