NEWS RELEASE
WATERLOO REIONAL POLICE
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Waterloo Regional Police have made three arrests in connection to a renovation scam investigation.
Between Oct. 31 and Nov. 2 police received reports from several individuals to have home renovations completed, but the work was allegedly never done.
Through investigation, police determined that between August 2021 to February 2023, the suspects collected over $215,000 in deposits from 11 victims and refunds were not provided.
Three males from Wilmot Township, a 53-year-old, a 46-year-old, and a 37-year-old have been jointly charged with the following:
- Fraud over $5,000
- Fraud under $5,000
- Possession of property obtained by crime
The males are scheduled to appear in court on December 12, 2023.
Police believe there may be other victims and are asking anyone with information about the home renovation scam to contact police by calling 519-570-9777, extension 6365 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. Anonymous tips can also be submitted at www.waterloocrimestoppers.com.
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