Steinbach RCMP are asking the public to help identify a suspect connected to a fraud investigation that began in July of this year.

Police say that on July 25, 2018, a male entered a financial institution in Steinbach and used stolen identification to obtain a bank draft for more than $80,000. The male suspect then attended a business in Winnipeg with the bank draft and purchased gold.

At this point in the investigation, Steinbach RCMP are requesting the public’s assistance in identifying this suspect.

The suspect is described as a male Caucasian with brown hair and a beard. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, a yellow reflective t-shirt and a ball cap.

If you have any information about this male suspect, please contact Steinbach RCMP at 204-326-4452 or call Manitoba Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-8477. You can also submit a secure tip online at www.manitobacrimestoppers.com or text TIPMAN plus your message to CRIMES(274637).