Arrest warrant issued for three suspects wanted for almost $20,000 in fraud

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Arrest warrant issued for three suspects wanted for almost $20,000 in fraud


Arrest warrant issued for three suspects wanted for almost $20,000 in fraudArrest warrant issued for three suspects wanted for almost $20,000 in fraudArrest warrant issued for three suspects wanted for almost $20,000 in fraud


 

The Windsor Police Service has arrested one suspect and issued warrants for three others linked to nearly $20,000 in fraudulent transactions.

Between July 23 and July 29, 2024, four suspects allegedly executed 13 fraudulent transactions using a debit card belonging to a deceased individual. The transactions included cash withdrawals, purchases, and fraudulent cheque deposits, amounting to a total of $19,125.

Members of the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit identified the suspects through surveillance footage obtained from various financial institutions across Windsor.

On September 10, 2024, officers located and arrested 47-year-old Jason Buckridan in a parking lot in the 500 block of Wyandotte Street East. 

Buckridan has been charged with the following:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence
  • Unauthorized use of credit card data
  • Using a credit card obtained by a criminal offence
  • Using a forged document

Three suspects remain outstanding. 

Cynthia McCauley, 40, is wanted for:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence 
  • Unauthorized use of credit card data
  • Using a credit card obtained by a criminal offence

McCauley is described as a white female, 5’2”, with a slender build, shoulder-length brown hair, and green eyes.

Sarah Arcand, 31, is wanted for:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence 
  • Unauthorized use of credit card data

Using a credit card obtained by a criminal offence Arcand is described as a white female, 5’7”, with a medium build, long brown hair, and brown eyes.

Christopher James Johnson, 43, is wanted for:

  • Fraud over $5,000
  • Conspiracy to commit an indictable offence 
  • Unauthorized use of credit card data
  • Using a credit card obtained by a criminal offence
  • Using a forged document (x 2)
  • Possession of property obtained by crime

Johnson is described as a white male, 5’10” with a medium build, balding brown hair, and brown eyes. 

Anyone with information on the suspects’ whereabouts should contact the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. They can also contact Windsor & Essex County Crime Stoppers anonymously at 519-258-8477 (TIPS) or online at www.catchcrooks.com.

 

For further information:

Contact the WPS Corporate Communication Unit's Public Information Officer at (519) 255-6700 ext. 4441.

 


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