Officers arrest suspect fleeing bank after alleged fraud attempt: OPP

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A 25-year-old man from Brampton was arrested in connection with a fraud investigation in New Tecumseth after a report someone tried to open a bank account with fake identification.

Nottawasaga OPP say the incident happened late Wednesday afternoon at the RBC bank on King Street North.

“The complainant reported that an individual came into the branch and provided a fake ID as well as a SIN letter trying to open an account under the fake name,” OPP stated in a release. Police say the complainant was inspecting the identification when the suspect snatched it back and attempted to flee but was intercepted by officers.

The accused faces several charges, including identity theft, possession of property obtained by crime, and obstructing a peace officer, among others.

He has since been released from police custody with a future court date scheduled to answer to the charges. Police encourage anyone with information on the case to contact the authorities.