Windsor police officers are asking for help identifying a suspect involved in a bank fraud scheme that resulted in over $21,000 in losses. Members of the Financial Crimes Unit began investigating the scheme on July 28, 2026. Investigators say they learned that in January 2026, a man went to a bank in the 2600 block of Howard Avenue and used fraudulent documentation to impersonate a customer. Police say the suspect fraudulently obtained $19,995 and $1,200 from the victim’s two bank accounts, resulting in a total loss of $21,195. The victim, who lives in Alberta, ultimately contacted the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, who referred the matter to Windsor police for investigation. The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 50 to 60 years old, with short brown hair. At the time of the incident, he wore a white-and-blue collared shirt and a black coat with a fur-trimmed hood. He is wanted for fraud over $5,000 and impersonation with intent to obtain property. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Financial Crimes Unit at 519-255-6700, ext. 4330. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 519-258-8477 or catchcrooks.com.
