Halton Police search for man wanted for theft and fraud

Halton Regional Police have arrested one man and are looking for another in a slew of identity fraud incidents in Burlington.

Police say the pair targeted elderly women at stores, getting their PINs as they made purchases.

The two would then distract their victims and steal their credit cards.

Police say those credit cards were used to take out cash advances and make purchases in Oakville and Burlington.

These incidents happened between March and May.

Officers arrested Constantin Liteanu, 46, of Burlington on Friday.

He faces several charges including seven counts of fraud under $5,000.

Detectives have released images of a second man believed to be involved.

He’s wanted by a number of police divisions in the Greater Toronto and Niagara area.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Det.-Const. Derek Gray at 905-825-4747 ext. 2344.