A 38-year-old woman is facing 30 charges in connection with an alleged fraudulent door-to-door solicitation of funds for an Edmonton women’s shelter.

Members of the EPS Specialized Traffic Apprehension Team recently responded to a suspicious person’s report in the area of 80 Avenue and 109 Street. Upon arrival, officers found a woman canvassing door to door throughout the neighbourhood, allegedly on behalf of WIN House women’s shelters.

The accused was found to be in possession of forged WIN House identification and donor receipt book, at that time.

Mia Christine Kuiken, 38, is facing 30 charges including fraud (x14), forgery (x12),proceeds of crime, possession of stolen property, obstruction and uttering a forged document.

Investigators also believe Kuiken may have been active canvassing neighbourhoods across the city for several months, and would like to speak with other residents who may have made a donation to the accused.

Anyone with information regarding this door-to-door fraud is asked to contact the Edmonton Police Service at 780-423-4567 or #377 from a mobile phone.  Anonymous information can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online atwww.tipsubmit.com/start.htm.

Mia Christine Kuiken, 38:
Facing Fraud Charges