London police are asking for the public's help as they search for a suspect in a series of frauds.
According to police, between September 23 and November 14, they were told of three incidents in which victims were approached by a man asking for help in paying for a ride home.
" In each case, the suspect asked the victim for cash on a promise to repay them in the form of an e-transfer," police said in a news release issued Monday. "After seeing what is held out to be proof of the completed e-transfer, the victim provided the suspect with cash in the same amount. In each case, there was in fact no e-transfer of money made."
Police said one of the victims obtained a picture of a suspect, which was given to investigators.
Jesse James Edwards, 28, of London is charged with two counts of fraud under $5,000 and two counts of possession of propety obtained by crime under $5,000.
Police have a warrant for his arrest.
"Investigators believe that there may be more victims of similar incidents. Members of the London Police Service Financial Crime Unit are interested in speaking with anyone who may have information related to this string of frauds," police said.
Anyone with information in relation to this incident or the whereabouts of the suspect, is asked to call the London Police Service Fraud Intake line at (519) 661-5515, extension 5257 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477). Information can also be sent in online anonymously to www.londoncrimestoppers.com.