Public Safety Alert ?Attempt Extortions

Peel ?Peel Regional Police would like to warn members of the Asian business community of extortion-style phone calls.

Since mid-April, Peel Police have received complaints from business owners who have received telephone calls from unknown suspect(s). The suspect(s) have called business owners and made demands for money.  These demands are followed-up with threats of violence to the victims or their families, if the monies are not paid.

None of the potential victims have been injured, nor has any money been given out.

Police are asking that anyone who has experienced similar telephone calls, or similar incidents, to contact Peel Regional Police, 12 Division Criminal Investigation Bureau at (905) 453-3311, extension 1233.

Citizens who receive these telephone calls are urged to record the phone number of the suspect, if possible. If not, utilize *57 to have the number recorded, make notes of the conversation and contact police as soon as possible.

Anyone who may know the suspect(s), or those who have information in relation to these incidents, can anonymously leave a tip by calling Peel Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or by visiting www.peelcrimestoppers.ca. 

For media inquires, please contact the on-duty Media Relations Officer at (905) 453-2121, ext. 4027. 

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