Police nab man suspected in 20 local theft and fraud cases
Posted Jun 22, 2018 07:08:00 PM.
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The Ottawa Police Service has arrested a man it believes was involved in more than 20 incidents of theft or fraud across the city.
Officers have been investigating incidents dating back to February, in which a man was stealing purses, wallets or any other valuables left unattended by their owners at universities, stores and coffee shops. The suspect then used the stolen credit cards to make a number of purchases.
An investigation by the OPS's Organized Fraud Unit the Ottawa International Airport lead to Central General Criminal Investigation Unit to identifying a man was travelling under a false identity, and using an airfare ticket purchased with a stolen credit card number.
An arrest was made Thursday.
Brian Perry, 47, of no fixed address was charged with the following:
– Fraud under $5,000 (12 counts)
– Theft under $5,000 (10 counts)
– Possession of Property obtained by crime
– Procure, Possess, transfer or sell identity document
– Use a forged document
– Fail to comply with probation order
– Fail to comply with undertaking
– Obstruct peace officer
He appeared in court Friday.
