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EPS members continue to handle fraud complaints

Two fraud complaints were reported to the Estevan Police Service on April 14, in which a suspect emailed the complainants in an attempt to blackmail them into sending money.
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Two fraud complaints were reported to the Estevan Police Service on April 14, in which a suspect emailed the complainants in an attempt to blackmail them into sending money. The fraudster threatened the release of personal information via social media if they did not receive a cash settlement. The matter remains under investigation.

Another fraud was reported at a north central Estevan location that day. The suspect attempted to cash a stolen cheque. This matter also remains under investigation.

Police were dispatched to a central Estevan residence April 15 on the report of a male in possible distress. The male was spoken to upon police arrival and the matter was resolved without further incident.

Officers responded to another male in distress at a north central Estevan residence. After further investigation, the male was transported to hospital by EMS for further assessment.

 

 

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