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Fort Erie man charged in connection to alleged fraud attempt

Police say suspect made unsuccessful payments at a local business

Niagara Regional Police have charged a Fort Erie man following a fraud investigation at a St. Catharines business.

Officers were called to a store near Geneva Street and the North Service Road around 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 6, after reports of suspicious payment activity.

Police say a man selected over $5,000 worth of merchandise and made multiple unsuccessful payment attempts, raising suspicions of fraud.

Detectives from the NRPS Fraud Unit continued the investigation, and on June 24, 53-year-old Kevin Lutchmansingh was arrested and charged in connection with the incident.

(Written by: Brandon Warby)

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