On March 11, 2017, at approximately 2:40pm, Oakbank RCMP received a report of a fraud that took place at a gas station at Deacons Corner in the RM of Springfield, Manitoba.
Police say that the victim had been text messaging with someone believed to be selling a Sony PS4 – Uncharted Edition on Kijiji. The suspect and victim agreed to meet at the gas station to complete the transaction. The male suspect entered the gas station through the east side doors using a crutch under his right arm. The victim paid the suspect $230 cash for the PS4. The victim attempted to open the box several times during the transaction, but each time was distracted by the suspect who kept talking. The suspect departed out the same doors and fled the location without use of the crutch. When the victim opened the box, there was no PS4, only binders and books.
The suspect is described as Caucasian, approximately 5’10” tall and weighs approximately 200 pounds. He was wearing a red hoodie with the slogan “Get Your Claws Out”, black sweat pants with the emblem “CROOKS” on the right leg, white sneakers and a grey baseball cap.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Oakbank RCMP at 204-444-3847 or call Manitoba CrimeStoppers 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).
