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Guelph woman charged in fraud investigation in Waterloo

Exterior entrance to Conestoga Mall in Waterloo. Nick Westoll / File / Global News

A Guelph woman is facing a fraud charges in Waterloo.

Waterloo Regional Police were called to a business inside Conestoga Mall on Wednesday.

Investigators say someone tried to obtain credit at the store using stolen or forged identification.

They say the suspect tried to flee when approached by officers but was eventually arrested.

An ensuing search turned up several pieces of identification that was not in the suspect’s name. They also found property that they say was fraudulently obtained.

A total of 42 fraud-related charges were laid.

The 24-year-old is scheduled to appear in court by the end of April.

 

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