Police hunt fraud suspect after ‘ringing the changes’ scam in Northallerton

Radu Gustea.

Police are appealing for information to trace Rotherman man Radu Gustea, also known as Radu Rostas and Radu Anghel.

Detectives say they need to speak to the 34-year-old about two fraud incidents known as “ringing the changes” at shops in Northallerton and Scarborough earlier this year.

This is where a suspect tries to confuse shop staff and uses sleight of hand to defraud the shop during cash transactions or deposits.

Police say they have made numerous enquiries to locate Gustea and are now asking for the public’s assistance to help trace him.

Gustea has connections in South Yorkshire, links to the wider Yorkshire region and Northumbria.

If you have seen Gustea or know where he is now, please call North Yorkshire Police on 101 and pass information to the force control room.

If you have an immediate sighting of him, please call your local police on 999.

Please quote the North Yorkshire Police incident number 12210079055.

If you wish to remain anonymous, you can pass information to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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