PUSLINCH – Wellington County OPP are seeking public assistance in identifying three individuals believed to be involved with a string of thefts from a car dealership in Puslinch.
Police said on Oct. 13, 2026, at around 5 p.m., officers responded to a report of a motor vehicle theft “through a fraudulent vehicle financing transaction” at a dealership in Puslinch.
“It was reported that earlier that day, an unknown male suspect attended the dealership to take possession of a vehicle that had been applied for online,” the police press release said, “The suspect presented fraudulent identification documents to secure financing and obtain the vehicle.”
Wellington County OPP also said the fake ID did display the miscreant’s photo, however the rest of the personal information was attached to an “unknowing” victim.
Police then discovered on Sept. 29, 2026, an unknown female suspect went to the same dealership and pulled similar tricks to pull away in a stolen vehicle.
“In addition, police learned that a third suspected fraudulent vehicle financing transaction involving the same dealership and a third male suspect was in progress at the time of reporting,” the press release said.
Police believe these incidents are connected and said the suspects may be from Hamilton, Halton Region or the Greater Toronto Area according to investigators.
OPP have supplied photos of individuals they have identified as the suspects; anyone with information is asked to call 1-888-310-1122. OPP reference # E261489956.
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