NEWS RELEASE
BARRIE POLICE SERVICE
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Barrie Police are currently investigating an interesting case of identity fraud after the victim received a bill from the 407ETR for a vehicle she had never seen before.
On Sunday, Apr. 29, 2017 a female attended the Barrie Police Service to report she had received a bill for the 407ETR for a Range Rover with a license plate that were not hers.
She had originally contacted Service Ontario to report the error, but was advised the plates and attached 2012 Range Rover had been both registered in her name since Friday, Mar. 31, 2017 after being purchased at a dealership located in Woodbridge.
The dealership was contacted and confirmed the female who purchased the vehicle did so with a valid driver’s license and proper identification.
Vehicle Description:
- 2012
- Black Range Rover
- License Plate: CBNM 808
Police are continuing their investigation at this time and wish for anyone who may have information to please contact PC J Breedon of the Barrie Police Service at 705-725-7025 ext. 2521 or email at [email protected].
Any information can be provided anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS or leave an anonymous tip online at www.tipsubmit.com.
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