La Régie intermunicipale de police Roussillon is asking for public assistance to identify a man suspected of defrauding a woman of more than $5,000 in a scam involving a fake bank representative, according to local law enforcement appeals.
According to police statements detailed by regional reporting from TVRS, the victim received an unexpected phone call from an individual claiming to work for the BMO security centre. The caller falsely claimed that her bank cards needed to be immediately cancelled because of a fraudulent transaction on her account. Under this false pretext, the victim was persuaded to send her active banking cards via Uber Delivery to the suspect.
Once the cards were intercepted, the suspect used them to complete unauthorized purchases at multiple retail locations across Montreal, pushing the total financial loss past the $5,000 threshold. Investigators have classified the case as a representative-impersonation fraud, a deceptive tactic where criminals manipulate victims into handing over physical payment methods or sensitive credentials under the guise of protecting their assets.
Suspect Description and Investigation Details
Investigators released a physical profile of the suspect to generate leads from the public. According to the Régie intermunicipale de police Roussillon, the man is estimated to be between 20 and 25 years old. He stands approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs around 170 pounds. He has long brown hair typically worn tied back, accompanied by a moustache.
Surveillance and witness accounts from the Montreal retail locations where the fraudulent transactions took place indicate that the suspect was wearing a white sweater, a black cross-body bag, and blue shoes at the time. Police have urged anyone who recognizes this description or has dashcam or security footage from the relevant areas in May 2025 to come forward.
Contact Information for Police Tips
The police service has established dedicated communication channels for individuals who possess information about the suspect or the Saint-Constant incident. Informants can reach out directly to lead investigator Detective Sergeant Loranger by calling 450-638-0911 at extension 427.
For community members who prefer to share details anonymously, the Régie intermunicipale de police Roussillon maintains a confidential tip line at the same main number, 450-638-0911, by selecting extension 777.
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