Two women arrested in $96K fraudulent vehicle purchase at Brockville Nissan dealership

Two women from Hamilton were recently charged with attempting to make a fraudulent vehicle purchase in Brockville.

On Dec. 3, at about 4:30 p.m., police received a call with information regarding a fraudulent purchase of a vehicle from the Nissan dealership on Stewart Boulevard. Police received information that two women had arranged for the purchase of a 2023 Nissan Armana, valued at approximately $96,000. The transaction was processed and the vehicle was turned over to the women. Shortly after they left with the vehicle, it was determined by dealership staff that the identification did not match the suspects. Police were advised.

The vehicle in question was tracked and located in the area of Parkedale Avenue. The two female suspects were located in the area and identified to be a 19-year-old and 26-year-old from Hamilton. Investigation revealed that the females used fraudulent identification and documents to process the purchase of the vehicle.

Both were arrested and held for a bail hearing. Each was charged with fraud over $5,000, uses or acts on forged document, possession of identity document and impersonation with intent to obtain property.