The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) have made an arrest and charged a male after a lengthy fraud investigation involving an elderly female victim.
The police investigation began in 2022 after the victim’s family became aware of concerning financial transactions being made by the victim. The elderly female lives alone and is considered vulnerable.
Police investigation determined the victim was defrauded out of approximately $60,000 by a male suspect who had befriended her. The frauds were part of a series of transactions that began in 2021.
On May 4, 2024, police arrested 56-year-old Bud Walker of Oakville. He has been charged with three (3) counts of Fraud Over $5000.
Investigators are concerned that there may be additional victims.
Anyone with information regarding this investigation or anyone who may have been victimized by the accused is asked to contact the 2 District Criminal Investigations Bureau at 905-825-4777 ext. 2216.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers. "See something? Hear something? Know something? Contact Crime Stoppers" at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS) or through the web at www.haltoncrimestoppers.ca.
The Halton Regional Police Service (HRPS) has resources available to help ensure the safety of Halton's seniors. We encourage seniors in our community, and their loved ones, to contact police if elder abuse is occurring or there is a safety concern that requires police assistance.
The following signs and symptoms should not be ignored and may be a sign of Elder Abuse:
- Unexplained injuries
- Fear, uneasiness
- Depression
- Withdrawal or passivity
- Poor hygiene
- Poor nutrition
- Missing personal belongings
- Lack of food, clothing, or other necessities
- Unusual bank withdrawals
- Unusual legal activity related to wills or other documents
The HRPS website has more information that can be read online here.