THUNDER BAY -- The city's police force has issued issued an alert about an individual who reportedly has been defrauding people over the past few months.
According to the Thunder Bay Police Service, the man has been befriending parishioners at several churches, gaining their trust and then convincing them to give him cash or even access to their bank accounts.
In some cases, significant amounts of money has been taken.
The fraudster is described as being about 55-years old, standing 6'2" with a medium build.
Police are asking anyone who may have been victimized by the man or who has information on his identity to contact them.
(Thunder Bay Television)