RNC Photo by FileArticle contentSusan Hillier, 44, has been charged by the RNC in St. John’s with identity theft and fraud in a case with victims in other provinces.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentOn Aug. 18, the RNC received a report from a Nova Scotia business advising they had delivered a vehicle to a woman in St. John’s who they since learned used a fake ID to make the purchase.Article contentArticle contentThe following day, the RNC received a report from a woman in British Columbia advising that it was her identity that had been fraudulently used to make the vehicle purchase.Article contentArticle contentDuring a traffic stop on Aug. 23, RNC officers determined they had located the vehicle in the center city area. The female driver initially provided police with a fraudulent license, but after further questioning she was identified as Hillier.Article contentHillier was charged with possession of property obtained by crime and public mischief, in addition to driving without a license, insurance and registration.Article contentAs a result of the investigation by the Economic Crime Unit, Hillier has also been charged with fraud over $5,000, unlawfully obtaining another’s identity with intent, two counts of personation with intent to obtain property, three counts of uttering a forged document, and three counts of breaching a conditional sentence order.Article contentShe was held to appear in court.Article contentThe RNC continues to encourage residents to report suspicious activity by calling 709-729-8000. Crimes in progress should be reported by calling 911. To provide anonymous information on criminal activity contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com.Article content
Woman in St. John’s, NL charged with identity theft and fraud with victims in other provinces
