Sarnia Fraud

July 17, 2000

On June 15, 2000 a male attended the Ontario Auto Body Shop at 778 Confederation Street to make arrangements to have his 25' boat trailer painted 3-tone blue. A newer Ford pick-up truck was pulling the trailer. The male picked the trailer up on June 19, 2000 and paid for the work with a CIBC Visa cheque.

Around this same time, a male dropped off a 1996 Yamaha Waverunner to be repaired and painted. At this time, the male dealt with a different employee. One June 21, 2000 this male picked up the Waverunner and paid with a Toronto Dominion Visa cheque. Both cheques were returned by the bank; one NSF and the other, "unauthorized signature". It is believed that the two cheques were written by the same suspect who falsely identified himself to two different employees at the Ontario Auto Body.

The suspect is described as a white male, 35 years of age, 200 pounds, 5'7" - 5'9", short dark hair and was well dressed and well spoken.

If you have any information about this or any other serious crimes in Lambton County, call Crime Stoppers. You could receive up to a $1,000.00 reward if your information leads to an arrest. You do not have to reveal your identity or appear in court. Crime Stoppers does not use Call Display or Call Trace. Sarnia Lambton Crime Stoppers can be reached at 332-TIPS, that's 332-8477, or toll free at 1-800-222-8477.