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Fredericton police looking for out of town fraud suspects

Fredericton fraud suspects. Fredericton Police Force

Fredericton police are looking for two of three fraudsters believed to be responsible for several incidents in the Fredericton area.

Police said two African-American males and one African-American female flew to Fredericton from Toronto early Thursday morning.

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After spending the night in hotel, the group allegedly targeted several phone booths and electronic stores at the Regent Mall, attempting to purchase phones through a credit application.

Police also believe the trio targeted similar businesses to commit similar crimes in the Saint John and Moncton areas.

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Officers arrested the woman, who used falsified SIN cards and a government ID with the names Erica Olson and Anisa Lila on them.

Police confirmed she is in her 30s, about 5’9 and has short hair.

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Suspects still sought

Police continue to look for the two other male suspects.

The first is described as a man in his 30s, between 5’7″ and 5’9″ with a medium build.

Police said he is well dressed, wears a large gold ring on his finger and has a Mohawk hairstyle.

He has used falsified SIN cards and government ID cards with the names Timmy Jaeger and Randal Wilkof.

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The third suspect is described as a man in his 40s, between 5’6″ and 58″ with a medium build and short hair.

Police said the trio traveled in a black, compact four-door car with a rear license plate only.

Anyone with information is asked to call Fredericton police or contact Crime Stoppers.

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