Fraudsters wanted after allegedly stealing $9,000 from Windsor bank
Windsor police are looking to identify these suspects in connection with a theft from a bank in Windsor, Ont. (Source: Windsor Police Service)
A pair of fraudsters allegedly stole $9,000 from a Windsor bank before attempting to withdraw another $6,000 from a second financial institution, police say.
Windsor police say a man and woman entered a bank in the 7400 block of Tecumseh Road East on Friday, Mar. 17, where they were able to withdraw $9,000 from a victim’s account.
The suspects then made their way to second bank in the 5700 block of Wyandotte Street East and tried to take out another $6,000. When an employee became suspicious, the pair fled the scene.
Police are searching for the fraudsters and describe the female suspect as white, around 35-45 years old, with a large build, fair complexion and dyed red hair. During the incident, she was wearing an orange jacket, glasses and a black shirt.
The man is described as white, between 45-55 years old with a medium build and fair complexion. He has balding grey hair and a goatee. During the incident he was wearing a black jacket, black shirt and carried a patterned satchel.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Windsor Police Service Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com
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