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- Toronto Sun
Fake contractor allegedly bilked Brampton homeowners out of $800G
Cops allege a year-long investigation determined A&E Contractors has no legitimate business presence Timothy Glen Carter is wanted for allegedly scamming homeowners in Brampton out of more than $800,000. Photo by Handout / Peel Regional Police A man is wanted following a year-long fraud investigation into a phony contracting company in Brampton that has allegedly scammed victims out of more than $800,000. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account Peel Regional Police say they received reports regarding a suspected fraudulent contracting business operating under the name A&E Contractors, associated with Timothy Glen Carter, in July 2024. 'Following a year-long investigation, it was determined that the company had no legitimate business presence, physical address, or corporate records,' police said. 'The known financial loss to date exceeds $800,000.' 'As a result, Carter is currently wanted on a warrant for fraud over $5,000,' police added. Timothy Glen Carter is wanted for allegedly scamming homeowners in Brampton out of more than $800,000. Photo by Handout / Peel Regional Police Investigators are concerned about the possibility of other alleged victims and are urging anyone who may have had dealings with Carter or A&E Contractors to call police at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133, or Crime Stoppers anonymously at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477. Read More Police are urging homeowners to do their homework before hiring a contractor, including checking references and business legitimacy, verifying credentials, and reviewing social media or online feedback. cdoucette@ @sundoucette Sunshine Girls Toronto & GTA Columnists Toronto & GTA Toronto Blue Jays
CBC
16 hours ago
- CBC
Suspect vehicle in fatal Lincoln, Ont., hit-and-run found burning in Mississauga: police
The suspect vehicle in a fatal hit-and-run that killed an 82-year-old man in Lincoln, Ont., last week was found burning in Mississauga, police said Friday. Police are now searching for a 50-year-old man wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for second-degree murder, police said. On July 17 around 9:45 a.m., Larry Pearce, 82, was struck by a man attempting to steal his vehicle and exit the parking lot of Charles Daly Park in the Town of Lincoln, just west of St. Catherines, Niagara Regional Police Service said in a release last week. Pearce had been driving out of the parking lot when he was stopped by the man, police said. The two had an interaction and Pearce got out of his vehicle, a grey Honda CRV, before the man jumped in and attempted to drive off, police said. Pearce tried to stop the man but he was struck by the vehicle and fell to the ground, police said. He was rushed to hospital where he later died. Niagara police later identified the suspect as a 50-year-old man of no fixed address. As recently as Tuesday, police said they believed the suspect was still operating the victim's vehicle after he was spotted with his dog, a pit bull-style breed with white fur and black and brown markings, in Mississauga. On Thursday, Peel Regional Police said in a release that officers discovered the victim's stolen vehicle on fire in the area of 1875 North Sheridan Way in Mississauga. Investigators determined the vehicle had been driven into the green space off Springbank Road at approximately 8:20 p.m. Thursday, before it was intentionally set on fire, police said. "A lone individual was seen walking away from the area shortly thereafter," Peel police said in the release. Police have not yet located the suspect. Police are appealing to people in the area of North Sheridan Way, Springbank Road, and Sevenoaks Drive in Mississauga, who may have seen or heard anything suspicious between 8:10 p.m. and 8:40 p.m. on July 24, to contact investigators. Anyone in the area who may have relevant surveillance or dashcam video is also asked to come forward. Investigators do not believe the suspect is still with his dog, police said.
CTV News
a day ago
- CTV News
Peel police searching for suspect in $800K fraud involving allegedly fake contracting company
Timothy Glen Carter is wanted by Peel Regional Police in connection with an alleged $800 contractor fraud. (Peel Regional Police Service) Peel police have identified a suspect in an alleged fraud involving a fake contracting company that they say cost victims $800,000. In a news release issued Friday, police said they began receiving reports in July 2024 of a 'suspected fraudulent' contracting business called A&E Contractors which was operating in Brampton. Police determined that the company had no legitimate business presence, physical address, or corporate records after a year-long investigation, they said. According to investigators, the company is linked to a suspect named Timothy Glen Carter. He's now wanted on a warrant for fraud over $5,000. Police released an image of Carter on Friday and asked the public for help in identifying any outstanding victims. It's unclear how exactly the suspect behind the fake company allegedly defrauded their victims, but police reminded residents to be vigilant when hiring a contractor. 'Residents are urged to do their homework before hiring any contractor, including checking references and business legitimacy, verifying credentials, and reviewing social media or online feedback,' they said. Police are asking anyone with information about the investigation to contact 905-453-2121, ext. 2133 or Crime Stoppers anonymously.
