21-year-old wanted in counterfeit investigation

David James Ufimzeff. (Source: Windsor police/X)

The Windsor Police Service has issued an arrest warrant for a 21-year-old man wanted in connection to a counterfeit investigation.

According to the WPS, between Feb. 7 and Feb. 10 of this year, the suspect went to four different pharmacies in the city, using a total of $1,500 in counterfeit $100 bills to buy gift cards.

Police have identified the suspect as David James Ufimzeff. He is wanted on four counts of fraud under $5,000, four counts of uttering counterfeit money, four counts of possession of counterfeit money, and four counts of possession of property obtained by crime.

Anyone who knows the whereabouts of Ufimzeff or has information to help with the investigation is asked to contact the Windsor Police Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700 extension 4330. Crime Stoppers can also be contacted at 519-258-8477 or online.