Belleville police are on the hunt for a man they believe to be connected to a ‘grandparent scam’.
On Tuesday, around 5 p.m., police say an elderly woman was contacted by an unknown man who said he was a police officer and needed a large amount of money to get her grandson out of jail.
According to police, the man then went to the victim’s apartment building and collected the money.
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Police have obtained security video of the suspect and are asking the public’s help in identifying him.
He is described as a man with dark skin and black hair, with a slim build.
Police say he is in his mid-20s to mid-30s, standing between 5’4″-5’6″.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Monique Waite at 613-966-0882 ext. 4083 or mwaite@bellevilleps.ca.