NEWS RELEASE
ONTARIO PROVINCIAL POLICE
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On Sept. 26, 2019 at approximately 6 p.m., the Wellington County Ontario Provincial Police responded to a reported attempted fraud at a pharmacy on Main Street in the village of Erin. It was reported that someone was attempting to pass forged prescriptions to staff. OPP attended and during the course of the investigation attempted to arrest the individual. The individual resisted and fled the store on foot. Witnesses describe the person as male, black, 5'10" (178cm), thin with dark curly hair, appearing to be 25 years old.
OPP units searched the area and were unable to locate the male. Police continue to investigate and have received numerous tips from eye witnesses that are being followed up on.
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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