January 28, 2020

For the last 24 hours.

Fraud Phone Calls

We continue to receive dozens of reports per day regarding the current telephone scam in which fraudsters pretend to represent government agencies, such as Service Canada or police agencies, in order to gain unsuspecting victim’s trust, personal information, and money.

The most current variation of the scam involves fraudsters advising that your social insurance number (SIN) has been blocked, compromised or suspended.

Often these phone calls begin as a robocall prompting you to press ‘1’ to speak to an individual. Do not press one, and simply hang up.

Fraudsters are asking victims to send money in a variety of ways. One way is via Bit Coin, as it is extremely difficult for authorities to track.

If you have sent money and given personal information over the phone, you are a victim, please call Brandon Police Service at 204-729-2345.

If you merely received one of these phone calls, but did not fall victim to the scam, you do not need to inform police. We are very aware that they are occurring, as we too are receiving these calls.

Robbery with Violence

On January 12, 2020, police received a report of a Robbery, which occurred in the 1000 block of Kingston Pl just before 6:00 pm. The three suspects assaulted the victim before taking personal property such as a cell phone and vape, and breaking the victim’s glasses in the process. The victim did not require medical attention.

An investigation led police to the arrest of the three suspects on Monday evening.

Two 17-year-old males and a 16-year-old male will each appear in court in February 2020 on charges of Robbery with Violence.

Fraud Under

On November 5, 2019, police received a report of a fraud. A suspect stole a cheque from the victim’s mailbox, and deposited the cheque into a personal account with a financial institute, using an ATM.

Through investigation, police were able to identify the suspect through their financial records and video surveillance. A warrant was issued for the suspect’s arrest.

Police located and arrested the suspect on January 27, 2020. He will appear in court today on charges of Possess Property Obtained by Crime, and Fraud Under $5000.

Assault

On January 27, 2020, police received a report of an assault, which occurred in a residence before 2:00 pm. The victim did not require medical attention.

The 35-year-old male suspect was arrested for the Assault. He was also to abide by conditions not to have any communication with the victim, and he was the subject of an arrest warrant. He was lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre and will appear in court today.

Breach of Peace

On January 27, 2020, police responded to two separate requests to remove unwanted individuals from two residences, where they were causing a disturbance for others in the homes while intoxicated. A 36-year-old female and a 54-year-old male were each lodged at Brandon Correctional Centre until sober.

Arrest Warrants

On January 27, 2020, police arrested two other individuals on outstanding arrest warrants.

RELEASE AUTHORIZED BY:

Sergeant Kirby Sararas #119

Public Information Officer

Community Support

For media inquiries: (204)729-2373

k.sararas@brandon.ca

For general inquiries or to file a report: (204)729-2345

Anyone with information on any unsolved crime is asked to call Brandon Crime Stoppers at 204-727-(TIPS) 8477, www.brandoncrimestoppers.com or by texting BCSTIP and your message to CRIMES (274637). Crime Stoppers pays up to $2000.00 cash for information that leads to the solution of a crime.

CRIME STOPPERS 204-727-TIPS