Lindsay woman accused of cashing stolen cheques

A cheque fraud investigation launched in January has led to the arrest of a Lindsay woman.

The City of Kawartha Lakes Police Service launched the investigation on Jan. 9 after a man reported suspicious activity with his bank account. Police say the investigation determined a woman had allegedly stolen cheques belonging to the complainant and then obtained cash by writing the cheques out to herself.

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On Saturday, police located the suspect and arrested her.

Kirstan Baker, 28, of Lindsay, is charged with possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and two counts of fraud under $5,000.

She was released and will appear in court in Lindsay on May 9.

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