Man wanted on warrants for fraud and money laundering
We are asking the public to help us locate a man wanted on several outstanding warrants for fraud and money laundering in connection with the victimization of people he encountered as a construction contractor dating back to 2024.
On Friday, Dec. 6, 2024, the victim began communicating with a man through Facebook Marketplace about building a sauna at his residence. The man provided several quotes before the two agreed on a price of $2,730, to be paid by e-transfer.
On Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, the victim paid a 50 per cent deposit. Over the following weeks, the man attended the residence and took measurements for the project. On Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, the man advised the victim he could no longer deliver the product and said he would issue a full refund. The refund was never received, and the victim was unable to contact the man. The incident was subsequently reported to police.
In a similar incident, on Thursday, May 29, 2025, a victim contacted the same man through a Facebook advertisement for construction services. The victim was seeking to have a sitting area built at his residence. After attending the property and assessing the work, the man provided a quote of $6,500 plus tax. The parties agreed that half of the cost would be paid as a deposit by e-transfer.
The victim paid a deposit of $3,412.50. Although the man later delivered materials to the residence, he repeatedly provided excuses for not beginning the work. When the victim requested a full refund, the man refused and became aggressive in text messages. The incident was then reported to police.
Investigators identified the suspect as Mitchel LANDRY, 35, who is also known to use the alias Mitch Ryan online. Through the investigation, officers determined LANDRY was linked to both incidents. He is also known to operate under the company names Silverado Lawn and Snow and The Deck Experts. Investigators further determined neither business was registered in Alberta.
LANDRY is wanted on warrants for:
- Fraud under $5,000
- Money laundering
Numerous attempts to locate him have been unsuccessful, and we are seeking information from the public regarding his whereabouts. Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
LANDRY is described as 6' tall and approximately 185 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. He is believed to be driving a 2008 Ford F-150 pickup truck bearing Alberta licence plate CWH4036.
Anyone with information about LANDRY's whereabouts is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers through any of the following methods:
TALK: 1-800-222-8477
TYPE: www.calgarycrimestoppers.org
APP: P3 Tips
Case #: CA25303339/CA25274443/4545