Investigators say the suspect paid with cash and managed to shortchange the business through a deceptive payment technique.
Kingston Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two people accused of using a sleight-of-hand trick to commit fraud at a local hardware store.
Investigators say the incident happened on November 1, 2025, when the suspects paid with cash and managed to shortchange the business through a deceptive payment technique. The pair left the store before the fraud was discovered.
Police are now working to identify the individuals involved and are urging anyone who recognizes them to come forward.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Detective Sergeant Bill Ross at bross@kingstonpolice.ca.
Tips can also be provided anonymously by calling the Kingston Police general line at 613-549-4660 ext. 0 and asking to remain anonymous.
Police remind businesses to stay alert for similar scams and carefully verify cash transactions to prevent further incidents.
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