Police request public's assistance with Fraud/Theft investigation, Man impersonating Toronto Fire Services member, Update, Man now identified, Jamie Barder, 37

Toronto Police Service News Release

Police request public's assistance with Fraud/Theft investigation, Man impersonating Toronto Fire Services member, Update, Man now identified, Jamie Barder, 37

Friday, April 4, 2014 - 3:32 PM
51 Division:  416-808-5100

Police are seeking the public's assistance identifying a man responsible for a number of thefts from employees and customers of local businesses.

He identifies himself as a member of Toronto Fire Services, or an official from an insurance company, checking on the status of the fire extinguishers, smoke detectors, and sprinkler systems. Once permitted entry into restricted areas, he is reported to have stolen personal property of staff members and customers.

See previous release.

Police now have had over a dozen new victims come forward regarding this man. He has been identified as Jamie Barber, 37, of Toronto.

He is wanted on numerous charges in this, and another, parallel, investigation.

Police would like the public to be more cautious when dealing with people claiming to be fire inspectors. Any representative from Toronto Fire Services or other inspector will give prior warning before their attendance, they will be dressed in uniform and wear picture identification that is easily visible.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5100, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online atwww.222tips.com, text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637), or Leave A Tip on Facebook. Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes, Google Play or Blackberry App World.


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Constable David Hopkinson, Corporate Communications, for Constable Amanda Annetts, 51 Division