In mid-January, police began receiving reports of a male using false identification to purchase luxury vehicles from Edmonton car dealerships. The suspect is alleged to have used various identities to purchase five vehicles between November 2019 and January 2020 totaling $582,575 from five Edmonton dealerships.
Investigators have identified the suspect as Philip Mackey, 60, and have issued Canada-wide warrants for his arrest, including fraud over $5000, utter forged documents, possession of identity document, impersonation, failure to comply with probation, breach of recognizance and additional identity theft-related charges.
Investigators believe Mackey may be continuing to attempt similar fraudulent activity, and are asking car dealerships to be on the lookout for him.
Mackey is described as 5’8” tall and 178 lb with thinning, medium-brown hair.
Philip Mackey, 60
Any other businesses who believe they may have been victimized by Mackey, or those with information regarding his whereabouts are advised to call 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.