Halifax police search for suspect who allegedly posed as family member asking for money
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Police in Halifax are warning the public about a recent scam incident.
Halifax Regional Police says it received a report of the scam on Monday which involved a person pretending to be a family member calling the victim to say they needed bail money.
Another person allegedly posed as a “person of authority” and gave instructions on how the money would be collected.
Police say the suspect later came to the victim’s home on Chipstone Close to pick up the money.
The suspect is described as a man in his late 20s, He is tall, thin, and of East Asian descent.
Anyone with information is asked to call police at 902-490-5020 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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