Age:1956 January 04
Height:5'5"-6"
Weight:140-160 lbs.
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Caucasian male, short dirty blonde/grey hair with receding hair line, is usually clean shaven, chiselled cheek bones, ruddy (reddish complexion and hazel eyes.
Submitted by Robbery Section.
WANTED Frauds/Robberies Targeting Senior Citizens believed to be in Edmonton
The Edmonton Police Service Robbery Section has been provided information that a 54-year-old man wanted on a Canada wide warrant for allegedly bilking seniors of money may be in Edmonton.
“If someone has seen this man, or possibly has been victimized by him, they need to contact police. Our seniors are the most vulnerable to this type of crime and they need to be protected.”
Richard Earl Rupert of no fixed address is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant for robbery, break and enter, eight counts of fraud under $5,000, three counts of attempted fraud under and six counts of theft under $5,000. Rupert is alleged to have defrauded 20 seniors from January 2008 to November 2009 across Eastern Canada. The seniors range in age from 78 to 95. The accused visits retirement homes and communities where he poses as a distant relative, usually a nephew. He convinces his victims to provide him with money for travel, car repairs or rent.Richard RUPERT is wanted by the Toronto Police Service on a Canada Wide Warrant for a number of frauds and robberies targeting senior citizens. Rupert is a suspect in a large number of occurrences spanning right across Canada.
RUPERT befriends senior citizens, convinces them he’s a nephew, a distant relative or in some cases a member of building management. He then asks for money, usually for car repairs. Rupert gets the victim to attend a bank with him where they withdraw a
large amount of money and give it to him believing he intended to repay the money.
He is described as polite, well-mannered and well spoken. He has as many as 20 aliases, but usually goes by the first name Richard.
Richard RUPERT is also wanted by the Toronto Police Service on a Canada Wide Warrant for a number of frauds and robberies targeting senior citizens. Rupert is a suspect in a large number of occurrences spanning right across Canada.
If you know of Rupert’s whereabouts or have any further information regarding him please contact your local police department or phone Edmonton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477, or online at www.tipsubmit.com.
Date Posted: 27-Jan-2010