NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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TOWNSHIP OF CENTRE WELLINGTON - On Oct. 7, 2019, Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) responded to a reported fraud at a residence on Sideroad 6 North, Centre Wellington. It was reported that an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer's was defrauded over $25,000.
Investigation revealed that a known suspect had on numerous occasions charged the woman for roofing repairs that were never completed.
As a result, Alexander Williamson, 25 years old of Guelph/Eramosa Township, has been charged with fraud over $5,000 and is scheduled to appear in the Ontario court of Justice - Guelph on March 20, 2020.
Anyone with any information about this occurrence is asked to contact the Wellington County OPP at 1-888-310-1122. Should you wish to remain anonymous; you may call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or submit a tip online. You may be eligible for a reward from Crime Stoppers of up to $2,000.
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