FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 01, 2019 16:38pm
(Ottawa) – The Ottawa Police is investigating a series of prescription frauds that occurred in January and February of this year.
A female suspect attends pharmacies throughout Ottawa, presents a false driver’s licence as well as a fraudulent prescription. The suspect states that she is picking up the prescription for a friend or family member.
The suspect is described as a white female, in her 20’s, measuring 5’3” (160cm) with long brown hair. She does not carry a purse, but rather a wallet and a phone in her hands (see attached photos.)
Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call Cst. Kellan Moore at 613-236-1222, ext. 6304.
Anonymous tips can be submitted by calling Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), or by downloading the Ottawa Police app.
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Tel: 613-236-1222, ext. 5366