Female Wanted After Counterfeit Currency Fraud in Ajax

Police are searching for a female following a counterfeit currency fraud in Ajax.

On Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at approximately 2:00 p.m., a female entered the HomeSense located at 125 Harwood Avenue North in Ajax, and purchased items using fraudulent currency. A short time later the female suspect attended the HomeSense located at 1355 Kingston Road in Pickering, where she returned the fraudulently purchased items for legitimate currency.

The suspect is described as: female, approximately 5’2” tall, with black hair. She was wearing all black clothing.

Photos of the suspect are attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca

Anyone with cellphone, dash cam, surveillance footage, or any information about this incident is asked to contact D/Cst. Kane of the Financial Crimes Unit at 1-888-579-1520 x 5371.

Anonymous information can be sent to Durham Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or online at www.durhamregionalcrimestoppers.ca and tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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