Huntsville OPP initiated fraud investigations back in September concerning an air conditioning unit that was listed for sale during the month of July, 2020 on a Facebook, Buy-n-Sell group.
As a result of the investigations, Alexandra “Alee,” King a 29-year-old Huntsville women was arrested on October 31, 2020 and charged with six counts of fraud under $5000.
King was released and will be appearing in court on December 9, 2020.
The investigation into this fraud is ongoing. If you have any information about this or feel you or someone you know may have been a victim please contact the Huntsville OPP Detachment at 705-789-5551 or the OPP Provincial Communication Centre at 1-888-310-1122.
You can also provide an anonymous tip online at www.ontariocrimestoppers.ca or call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display and you will remain anonymous. Being anonymous, you will not testify in court and your information may lead to a cash reward of up to $2,000. You can follow Crime Stoppers of Simcoe Dufferin Muskoka on Twitter or Facebook.
Huntsville OPP remains committed to serve our province by protecting its citizens, upholding the law and preserving public safety.