Advertisement

Would-be Good Samaritans targeted in Wellington County: OPP

Wellington OPP say two people are out more than $100 after an individual targeted would-be Good Samaritans.

Last Thursday, police said a 66-year-old from Centre Wellington tried to help someone out at a gas station in Fergus by lending them $80.

The unknown individual reportedly told the resident he needed money to get a disabled vehicle home and that he’d pay him back quickly.

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.
By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

OPP said the victim reported the incident to authorities after he spent a week trying to get a hold of the man.

Three days later police said someone approached a 77 -year-old from Guelph/Eramosa, along Wellington Road 124.

Similar to the previous incident, authorities said the man promised to pay the victim back after being given $80.

Story continues below advertisement

The victim was not able to get a hold him, however.

The man has been described as being in his 50s, five feet 11 inches tall with a medium build, having greying hair with a moustache/goatee and possibly wearing glasses.

OPP said he was also driving a black SUV.

 

Sponsored content

AdChoices