Greater Sudbury Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for 35-year-old Chad Dickie, wanted in connection with a fraud investigation.

An 18-year-old woman was arrested July 3 and charged with fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, two counts of possession of stolen property, three counts of uttering forged documents and conspiracy.

Dickie is the co-accused in this investigation.

Between March 19 and April 11, the woman and Dickie allegedly gave a complainant three non-negotiable cheques, resulting in both accused receiving $1,150.

Also, between April 13 and April 27, the woman entered a number of financial institutions in the Sudbury area, and opened several bank accounts, allegedly for the purpose of committing fraud. More non-negotiable cheques were deposited into these accounts, and then more than $5,000.00 was fraudulently withdrawn by the female and co-accused, according to police.

Dickie is wanted for fraud over $5,000, fraud under $5,000, possession of stolen property, uttering a forged document and conspiracy.

Numerous other related investigations are currently underway, also involving further persons of interest, in regards to non-negotiable cheques being cashed in the Sudbury area, and further charges are pending.

Posted by Arron Pickard