Shawn REID Wanted By Police

Investigators with the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau have charged a 32-year-old man and are seeking the public’s assistance in locating additional suspects following incidents of theft and use of stolen credit cards.

Police began investigating after receiving a report that between 3 a.m. and 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, September 14, 2016, three suspects entered an unlocked vehicle parked at a residence in the area of Wellington Street East and Yonge Street in the Town of Aurora. The suspects stole a wallet containing cash and several credit and debit cards. A short time later the suspects began using the cards at various locations using the tap option.

During the investigation, officers obtained video of the suspects entering another vehicle in the area on the same night. Police are encouraging any additional victims to come forward.

Two of the three suspects have been identified by police. On Tuesday, October 11, 2016 Robert MCLEOD was arrested and charged. On Tuesday, October 18, 2016, an arrest warrant for was issued for Shawn REID in relation to the incidents. The third suspect described as male, white, 25 to 30 with short, brown hair.

CHARGED:

Robert MCLEOD, 32, of no fixed address

CHARGES:

Theft Under $5,000 from a Motor Vehicle x2

Theft of Credit Card x3

Use of a Credit Card x8

Possession of Property Obtained by Crime

WANTED:

Shawn REID, 28, of no fixed address

Mr. MCLEOD was scheduled to appear before the Ontario Court of Justice in Newmarket on October 25, 2016.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is asked to contact the York Regional Police #1 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 1-866-876-5423 ext. 7141, or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-tips, or leave an anonymous tip online at www.1800222tips.com or text your tip to CRIMES (274637) starting with the word YORK.

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