On September 28th, 2016 a male party attended the cash register at a Burlington Shoppers Drug Mart and purchased a pack of Halls cough candy. The total amount for the Halls came to $1.46. The suspect handed the cashier a Canadian $20.00 bill. While the cashier was making change the male advised he would pay with coins instead.
Through distraction and the exchange of money the cashier did not realize that the male received an extra $20.00. The male exited the store and entered a newer model black Infinti Q5S.
A similar incident occurred at a variety store in Burlington involving the same male.
Through investigation the male was identified, arrested and charged with two counts of Fraud. Police believe there are additional victims who are either unaware they have been scammed or who declined to report the incident at the time, and are asking them to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Constable Michael Garvey at 30 Division in Burlington at 905-825-4747 ext. 2305, or CrimeStoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.com or by texting “Tip201” with your message to 274637 (crimes).
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