Charges laid in Saskatoon after mailbox thefts, fraud investigation

Three people have been charged following an investigation into mailbox thefts, fraud and identity thefts in Saskatoon.

On Wednesday, the Saskatoon Police Economic Crime Section (ECS) with help from the General Investigation Section, Patrol and K-9 teams executed a warrant in the 200 block of Russel Road in the Silverwood Heights neighbourhood.

A 31-year-old woman from Saskatoon was charged with two counts of fraud over $5,000, three counts of fraud under $5,000, five counts of identity theft, two counts of identity fraud and possession of stolen property.

A 41-year-old man from Saskatoon is charged with fraud over $5,000.

A 32-year-old man from Ile-A-La-Crosse was charged for obstruction, possession of a weapon and concealing a weapon.

The ECS continues to investigate this case.