The Toronto Police Service would like to advise the public of a possible fraudulent scheme targeting seniors.
On Monday, January 13, 2014, at approximately 5 p.m., police were called to the Victoria Park Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East area.
It is reported that:
- 1-2 men are approaching homes occupied by seniors and convincing them they need roof repairs
- after allegedly completing the repairs, the men go with the victim to a nearby bank machine to withdraw money and take the payment
- it is believed that no actual repairs are completed
The men are described follows:
1. white, 5'10", 170 lbs., 35-40, with a black do-rag on his head
2. white, 5'7", with a very heavy build
Police are encouraging people to be extra-cautious if approached for unsolicited home repairs and to phone police to report any suspicious solicitation for home repairs.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.
On Monday, January 13, 2014, at approximately 5 p.m., police were called to the Victoria Park Avenue and St. Clair Avenue East area.
It is reported that:
- 1-2 men are approaching homes occupied by seniors and convincing them they need roof repairs
- after allegedly completing the repairs, the men go with the victim to a nearby bank machine to withdraw money and take the payment
- it is believed that no actual repairs are completed
The men are described follows:
1. white, 5'10", 170 lbs., 35-40, with a black do-rag on his head
2. white, 5'7", with a very heavy build
Police are encouraging people to be extra-cautious if approached for unsolicited home repairs and to phone police to report any suspicious solicitation for home repairs.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-4100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.