Between November 2017 and April 2018, police received more than 10 reports of fraud from Edmonton businesses that sold vehicle parts and electrical goods.
Following a thorough investigation, detectives determined that two male suspects used stolen credit card information to purchase more than $250, 000 worth of goods from the businesses.
"This fraud operation appears well planned and cost several businesses a great deal of time and money," says Det. Nigel Phillips with the EPS West Division Criminal Investigation Section.
"If there are other businesses that sell similar goods who believe they may have been defrauded, we encourage them to contact us."
On Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, Peter Philip Cardinal, 60, was arrested and charged with fraud over $5,000(x5), fraud under $5,000 (x2), uttering a forged document and an unrelated outstanding criminal warrant.
Investigators are actively working to locate the second suspect.
Anyone with information about this crime is asked to contact the EPS at 780-423-4567or #377 from a mobile phone. Anonymous information can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online at www.p3tips.com/250.