'Double spend scam' suspect wanted in Brea

BREA - Recognize this man?

Photos courtesy Brea PD

Authorities are looking for this suspect - dubbed "Mr. Flashy Shoes" - in connection with a "double spend scam" in the area.

According to police, the victim sold a watch online for Bitcoin, and after seeing the funds in his account online, met up with the suspect to hand off the watch.

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But shortly afterward, police said the Bitcoin disappeared from the victim's account.

The victim told police the suspect was in a white Mercedes S Class, spoke with a British accent, and wore designer Converse featuring a "peekaboo heart" design.