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Grandparent Scam
Peterborough Police are investigating after learning of more grandparent scam incidents.
On Tuesday, March 15, 2022, officers were made aware of an incident where a 75-year-old victim was asked for $12,000. Money was exchanged at their residence on Friday, March 11, 2022.
The suspect was described to police as:
- Black male
- Stocky
- Wearing a black hoody and black pants
On the evening of Friday, March 11, 2022, officers were made aware of the incident after the scammers called back and requested another $10,000 from the 87-year-old victim. The day before the victim had received a call that their grandson was in custody and $10,000 was required for his release. The victim attended two banks to get the money. A person attended the victim’s home, and the money was handed over.
The suspect was described to police as:
- Black male
- Wearing a grey hoody and a black mask
Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Media Release Incident from March 11, 2022
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How the Grandparent Scam Works
- The suspect calls the victim pretending to be a law enforcement officer, friend or the grandchild
- The suspect seems to know basic information but not necessarily specifics
- The suspect indicates the grandchild is in trouble or needs money
- The suspect tells you how much money is needed and that someone will pick it up at their residence
- The suspects demand the victim does not tell anyone about the phone and help create stories for the victim to use if asked why the money is needed
- The suspect will often call back asking for more money
What to do if you receive a call:
- Do not provide any personal information
- Do not hand any money over
- Remember police will never go to your door to ask for money nor would they ask money to be given to a courier
- Stay calm even if the suspect is pressuring and indicating this is an urgent matter
- If you are concerned it’s a scam call police or a person you trust
- Report the scam to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre https://www.antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/index-eng.htm
Pedestrian Struck
Peterborough Police investigated after a 14-year-old pedestrian was struck Monday afternoon.
At approximately 3:15pm on March 14, 2022, officers were called to the area of Lansdowne Street and Monaghan Road. The pedestrian was taken to Peterborough Regional Health Centre to be treated for minor injuries.
No charges were laid.
Break & Enter Investigation
Peterborough Police are investigating after a residential break and enter over the weekend.
On Monday, March 14, 2022, officers received a call from a homeowner in the Parkhill Road West and Water Street area that their residence was broken into some time between Saturday, March 12 at 3:00pm and Monday, March 14 at 9:30am. Some items were taken, and the house was searched through.
Anyone with any information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.stopcrimehere.ca
Vehicle Recovered
A vehicle that was stolen from a Neal Drive business in September 2021 has been located in Hamilton.
Peterborough Police were notified by Hamilton Police that the vehicle had been recovered in that city on Monday, March 14, 2022.
A 40-year-old Peterborough man was arrested and charged with theft of a motor vehicle in November of 2021.
Original Release: https://www.peterboroughpolice.com/en/news/media-release-for-monday-september-20-2021.aspx
Sandra Dueck
sdueck@peterborough.ca
705-876-1122 x217
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