Package thief makes nearly $7K in purchases on victim’s credit card, police search for suspect in Caledon

Police are searching for a suspected scammer after allegedly making almost $7,000 in credit card charges and stealing a package in Caledon.

The fraud was first reported on Oct. 10 when officers from the OPP Caledon detachment were called to a home on Crestwood Road just minutes after a courier slip was left at the door.

Police say a female suspect took the courier slip and used a fake ID to claim the package, which had also been purchased using the victim’s credit card.

Investigators say three purchases were made on the card with a value of nearly $7,000.

The suspect left the home in a dark blue or black SUV and police have released images of the suspect and are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact investigators.

The suspect is described as a female and was wearing a white baseball cap, a blue shirt and a striped sweater.

Anyone with information about this incident can contact the OPP by calling 1-888-310-1122. Anonymous tips may also be provided to Crime Stoppers by calling 1-800-222-8477 or visiting www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca.

When you contact Crime Stoppers you stay anonymous, never have to testify, and could receive a $2,000 reward.