On September 30, 2014, Selkirk RCMP received a report of a senior citizen being approached to surrender her medications.
Police say that a 70-year-old female resident of Selkirk, Manitoba, received a knock on her door from a male wearing identification from a local pharmacy. The man told the victim there was a recall on her medication and convinced the victim to surrender two weeks-worth of prescription medication. After the suspect left, the victim contacted the pharmacy, who advised her the man was not an employee.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Selkirk RCMP at 204-482-1222 or call 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).
The RCMP remind the public to be wary, ask questions and request identification to help avoid becoming a scam victim. If in doubt, contact your local police agency or the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre at 1-888-495-8501 or email info@antifraudcentre.ca.
