Martin Lander reported being scammed out of money by Tommy Ching in a fraudulent vehicle sale. Lander had advertised that he wanted to buy a vehicle, and Ching contacted him claiming to have a car to sell. They met in Glen Park, where Ching provided details about the car and assured Lander he was not a scammer. Lander handed over the money, but Ching then drove away without returning or providing a vehicle. Tommy Ching had not yet been contacted by police regarding the reported fraud.

1. Date: 20-April-2009 Time: 21:00:00Hours
Case Report #: _12__
Name of victim: _Martin Lander_ Phone number: _101-9417 Housing District: Marina_
Race: _White_ Age: _17_ Occupation: Unemployed Sex: _Male_
Other Notes: _________________________________________________ __________
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Name of suspect: _Tommy Ching___ Phone number: _1026132 Housing District: __(Unknown)_
Race: Asian_ Age: Around 30 Sex: Male Occupation: _(Unknown)_
Other Notes: _________________________________________________________ _____________
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Type of crime: ___fraud/ conspiracy to commit fraud_____
Statements
Victim:
Mr. Lander advertised he was buying a vehicle, after a few hours Mr. Ching called in
telling Mr. Lander he had a vehicle. The two parties met at Glen Park where Mr. Lander
was told the car details and such. After a few questions Mr. Lander handed over the
money. At this point Tommy said that he needed to pick up the car and assured Mr.
Lander that he doesn’t scam, and then Mr. Ching drove away, not returning.
Suspect:
_____Tommy Ching not contacted. _____
Witnesses: NA

2. Date: 20-April-2009 Time: 21:00:00Hours