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Police thwart shopping spree after credit card reported stolen

A man and a woman are facing charges after a stolen credit card was used to make purchases. Ken Hashizume/CJOY

The Guelph Police Service has put a stop to a man and a woman accused of making fraudulent purchases with a stolen credit card.

Investigators received a tip about two individuals making several purchases at various businesses on Mar. 26.

They say the stolen card was used to purchase more than $300 in gift cards, adding the stolen card was also used to make purchases at another business, but it was declined after the card was suspended for suspicious activity.

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Investigators say the pair was caught on surveillance video and later identified.

This past Tuesday, police arrested a 38-year-old man and a 34-year-old woman, both from Guelph. They are facing charges of fraud and possession of stolen property. The man is also charged with breaching probation.

The woman is out with a May 21 court date while the man had a bail hearing on Wednesday.

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