A Peterborough man has been charged with credit card theft and fraud following an investigation by police.
The Peterborough Police Service says an individual applied for a credit card on Sept. 2 and allegedly made a purchase using the new account at a Lansdowne Street business. According to police, the individual did not yet have the physical credit card, but an employee at the business reportedly indicated that a physical card would be mailed to the individual within a few weeks.
On Sept. 26, police say the individual received a call from the credit card company saying the card had been maxed out. The individual then notified police, as they had reportedly only made one purchase on the account.
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After investigating the matter, police allege a man took the card and made a purchase at a Hunter Street business.
On Tuesday, police arrested Richard Alexander Wallachy, 41. He was charged with fraudulent use of a credit card and possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000.
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He was released from custody and is scheduled to appear in court in Peterborough on Oct. 31.
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