Male Arrested for Multiple Frauds Across Durham Region

A male is in custody following a fraud investigation in Durham Region.

On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at approximately 9:00 a.m., members of the Financial Crimes Unit arrested the suspect of a fraud investigation.

Between December of 2023 and March of 2024, the suspect attended different Home Depot businesses across Durham Region.  The suspect submitted order forms to the service desk and received refunds for items that were never purchased. 

Ryan STAINTON, age 45 from Orono is charged with: Fraud Under $5000 x3.

He was released on an Undertaking.

Anyone with information about this incident or similar incidents is asked to contact Det. Chapman of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 5352.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a $2,000 cash reward.

The information in this media release contains facts and circumstances that have been obtained from a police investigation.  These allegations have yet to be proven in court. 

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