(St. John’s, NL), November 10, 2022 – The Royal Newfoundland Constabulary (RNC) have intercepted an identity theft operation set on fraudulently acquiring vehicles.

On Sunday, November 6, 2022, the RNC received a report of potential identity theft, and a fraudulent purchase of a vehicle. Officers determined that a vehicle was transported from Alberta after being purchased fraudulently using a male victim’s identity. The RNC Economic Crime unit was engaged to investigate the event.

As a result of a collaborative effort involving specialized services within the RNC Criminal Investigation Division, three males were arrested in connection with the investigation on Monday, November 7, 2022.

At this stage, a 32-year-old male from St. John’s has been charged with fraud over $5000.00, forgery, unlawfully possessing another’s identity, identity fraud, and failure to comply with court order. The accused was released to appear in Provincial Court. The investigation of this event remains active.

The RNC request anyone who has information to assist contact the RNC at 729-8000, or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.

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Cst. James. C. Cadigan  #775
Media Relations & Public Communication
Royal Newfoundland Constabulary
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