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Police arrest Hamilton man for attempting to cash fraudulent cheque

Hamilton police say they arrested a 26-year old man who was trying to cash a fraudulent cheque at a quick loans store. Don Mitchell / Global News

A 26-year-old Hamilton man on probation was arrested by police after attempting to cash a $2,500 fake cheque for the second time at a quick loans store.

Investigators say the man entered the Cash Money Store located in the area of Queenston Road and Greenford Drive and attempted to cash a fraudulent cheque on Monday afternoon.

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Police got a tip just before 6:30 p.m. and made their way to the store after employees identified him as an individual that successfully cashed a fake cheque for $2515.00 at another location June 8.

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Upon arrival, police arrested the suspect without incident.

Investigators say the man was on probation and that the cheque frauds violated terms of his release.

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The man, not identified by Hamilton police, is facing four total charges, two for fraud under $5,000, and two charges for failure to comply with probation.

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