Dalton Police Seek Help Identifying Scam Suspect

The Dalton Police Department is asking for the publics help in identifying the suspect pictured below. The male in this photo has been approaching people telling them he has a winning lottery ticket and  needs someone to help claim the winnings. The male asks for a loan of 5 to 10 thousand dollars from victims to help pay fees and taxes, and then promises to pay the victims 25 – 50 thousand dollars if they can help.

The offenders work in pairs so that one other person comes up with some of the needed money and then the victim is asked to come up with their part. After the offenders get the money one of them usually get “sick” and sends the victim into the store to buy medicine. When victim returns the suspects and the money is gone. The department has had several cases similar to this recently, including two cases in May.

If you can identify this person, or have other information, please contact Detective Matthew Locke at 706-278-9085, extension 320.

Photos of the suspect.