Crime Stoppers - Mississauga Crime of the Week
April 26, 2007
The Peel Regional Police and Peel Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying a male suspect who is believed to be responsible for at least five incidents involving the use of a number of fraudulent credit cards.
It is alleged that between November 18, 2005 and April 4, 2007, the male suspect has entered various large businesses in Mississauga and attended the vacant offices of employees. He then stole credit cards from the employee’s wallets and left the business. Shortly after, the suspect attended numerous stores throughout the G.T.A. and made large purchases with the stolen credit cards.
It is believed that the same suspect is responsible for several similar incidents in York, Halton and Toronto.
The suspect is described as male, white, 50-60 years of age, 5’10” and 190lbs. He has grey hair which is combed back and sometimes wears glasses. He was wearing a black ¾ length buttoned jacket and has a large gold ring on his left pinky finger and a large gold ring on his right ring finger.
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If you can assist in solving this case or any other crime, Crime Stoppers would like to hear from you. If police make an arrest as a result of your call, you could become eligible for a cash reward. Remember with Crime Stoppers/Gun Stoppers you never have to give your name, you never have to testify in court and there is no call display. Crime Stoppers can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling toll free 1-800-222-8477, that’s 1-800-222-TIPS, or Via the Web at www.peelpolice.on.ca and click on “Submit a Tip”.
News Release Number: 2007 - 12a
News Release Type: General Investigative
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