Man Wanted In Connection To Banking Scam
Police Say Two Fraudulent Bank Accounts and A Rubber Cheque Were Involved
An alleged scam artist was caught on camera. Barrie Police are on the hunt for a man they say created two fraudulent accounts at two separate banks in town between August 31st and September 2nd. The guy allegedly used those two accounts to try and cash a phony cheque to the tune of $7,000. The bank teller wasn’t buying it, however, and contacted police. The suspect is described as:
- male
- black
- approx. 40-years-old
- 5’11” – 6′
- heavy set
- unshaven
last seen wearing:
- neon construction vest
- white t-shirt
- dark pants
- baseball hat
- glasses
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Young of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext.2696, ayoung@barriepolice.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS.