Durham Regional Police have issued an arrest warrant for a male after he befriended and defrauded an older male out of $33,000 for landscaping and repair work in Clarington.<\/p>\n
In May 2026, police began an investigation into a male suspect after it was reported that he defrauded a 78-year-old victim for more than $33,000. The suspect befriended the victim over a period of a month and agreed to provide landscaping and repair services on the victim\u2019s property. The suspect was paid but completed no work.<\/p>\n
Investigators believe the suspect specifically targets vulnerable and older individuals through a variety of fraudulent schemes.<\/p>\n
Police have concerns there may be further victims. A photo of the suspect is attached and can be viewed at www.drps.ca<\/a><\/p>\n The suspect is also wanted by five other police services across Ontario for fraud-related charges.<\/p>\n At the time of this incident, the accused was on conditions not to seek\/accept payment for any work until its completion.<\/p>\n Christopher Alexander Graham, age 40 from Clarington is wanted for: fraud over $5000, possess property obtained by crime Over $5000, breach prohibition order, breach probation x2, and fail to comply with undertaking.<\/p>\n Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact D\/Cst. March of the East Division Criminal Investigations Branch at 1-888-579-1520 ext. 1605.<\/p>\n