RCMP trying to find suspect in theft of Ontario woman’s identity

Police west of Edmonton are trying to track down a woman suspected of stealing another woman’s identity, and tens of thousands of dollars.

Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP said the suspect is believed to be in the area – in mid-July, RCMP became aware of a woman who had gone to TD and Scotiabank locations in Spruce Grove and Stony Plain, with forged identification in the name of a woman in Ontario.

RCMP said the suspect had obtained the victim’s Social Insurance Number, and used it to get photo identification – and access the victim’s bank accounts and Line of Credit. It’s believed the suspect had also made fraudulent purchases.

So far, RCMP said about $70,000 had been stolen.

RCMP released two photos taken from surveillance footage, in the hopes of identifying the suspect.

Anyone with information that could help investigators is asked to call the Spruce Grove/Stony Plain RCMP at 780-968-7200 or 780-962-2222.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).