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Nanaimo RCMP searching for woman who allegedly used stolen ID to obtain loan

Police allege suspect used identification stolen last fall in the Comox Valley
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Nanaimo RCMP hope the public can help identify a woman they allege used stolen identification to secure a payday loan. (Photo submitted)

Police are asking for the public’s help to identify a woman suspected of using stolen identification to secure a payday loan from a business in Nanaimo.

The fraud happened Feb. 17 when the suspect allegedly used ID that was stolen from a vehicle parked in the Comox Valley in September. Several days following that theft, a thief or thieves fraudulently purchased upward of $2,500 of products from businesses throughout the Comox Valley.

The female suspect is caucasian, 30-40 years old, with a thin build and has long black hair. Anyone with information about the identity of the person is asked to call the Nanaimo RCMP non-emergency line at 250-754-2345.

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