Source: Royal Canadian Mounted Police
Deer Lake RCMP is investigating a fraud that occurred at Shears Building Supplies in Deer Lake. Various building materials, including bundles of shingles, siding and siding accessories, were fraudulently obtained.
On February 26, 2025, police received the report from the business identifying a fraud that had occurred in November of 2024. On November 25, three males attended the building supply store and fraudulently obtained various building supplies. They departed in a white GMC truck with a utility trailer in tow. An image is attached.
The materials, valued at nearly $15,000.00, included:
- Bundles of IKO Marathon Plus Dual black shingles
- Bundles of KAYCAN siding – colors Cabot red and Boulder grey
Images of the materials are attached.
Police believe the supplies may have been sold by those who obtained them and are looking to identify and speak with those who may have purchased these products. The investigation is continuing.
Anyone who suspects they may have purchased these specific items or anyone who has any information about this crime, including the identity of the individuals in the pickup truck, are asked to contact Deer Lake RCMP at 709-635-2173. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers: #SayItHere 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), visit www.nlcrimestoppers.com or use the P3Tips app.