Surrey RCMP say two people have been charged in connection with the theft of more than $30,000 in government-issued cheques. Tyler Missen, 30, and Christine Grasby, 35, face charges related to forgery, possession of stolen mail and documents, and possession of fraudulent documents, RCMP said Thursday. Those included Canada Emergency Response Benefit, or CERB, cheques, GST rebates and income tax refunds along with cheques from other organizations. Officers made the discovery after spotting three vehicles displaying fake licence plates and temporary operating permits on April 25. "This was a particularly concerning incident for people in the community who had their government cheques stolen," acting community services officer Insp.

Source: CBC News June 26, 2020 03:33 UTC