Calgary police are asking for help identifying two people believed to be responsible for depositing counterfeit cheques netting more than $86,000 this year.
On June 1 and 2, the two people entered four separate Royal Bank of Canada (RBC) locations and attempted to deposit four counterfeit cheques from an energy company, totalling $86,223.87.
The following RBC locations were visited for the deposits:
- RBC Shepard Centre (5222 130 Avenue Southeast) on June 1
- RBC Sage Hill (25 Sage Hill Plaza Northwest) on June 1
- RBC Coventry Hills Centre (130 Country Village Road Northeast) on June 1
- RBC Royal Oak Centre (8888 Country Hills Boulevard N.W.) on June 2
The company was made aware of the fake cheques on June 7 and reported it to police.
One of the suspects is described as a man with a medium build, had short, dark hair and a beard. At the time, he was wearing a black jacket, black pants, sunglasses and red shoes.
The other suspect is described as a man with medium to heavy build and had short, dark brown or black hair. He was wearing a dark jacket, black pants and black shoes.
Anyone with information about the individuals is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. Anonymous tips can also be provided to Crime Stoppers.
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