Fraud squad catches up with Lara Martin

Lara Martin, age 20, whose place of abode was not initally known to investigators, was hit with 15 charges yesterday by the Sault Ste. Marie Police Service's fraud squad.

Martin is facing seven charges of fraud, one count of possession of property obtained by crime, one of theft under $5,000 and six charges of breach of probation.

Police say that yesterday, she was found in possession of a computer stolen from a local business in November.

Martin is further accused of using a bank card from someone known to her to make purchases and withdrawals in January totalling around $600.

On March 7, police say she used another credit card without permission to buy two gift cards worth $70 and $30. The accused card-swiper is due in court on April 14.