Reading, PA – Authorities across multiple Pennsylvania counties are searching for a contractor accused of taking tens of thousands of dollars from homeowners and never performing the promised work. The Berks County Sheriff’s Office issued the alert Wednesday after a homeowner in Birdsboro reported losing more than $39,000 earlier this year.
According to the Berks County Sheriff’s Office, the victim hired the suspect on March 31, 2025, for contract work at their residence. The victim allegedly paid a total of $39,855 upfront for the project. Deputies say the man never completed any of the work, and the homeowner later lost all contact with him.
Sheriff’s officials report that the suspect is now wanted out of Dauphin County, York County, and Adams County for similar alleged contractor fraud cases. Deputies noted that each case involves receiving advance payment for services, failing to perform the contracted work, and additional charges including receiving stolen property and deceptive business practices.
Law enforcement across the region is coordinating efforts to locate the suspect as multiple homeowners report financial losses and unfinished repair jobs.
Residents who may have interacted with the suspect recently—or who believe they may have been targeted in a similar manner—are urged to come forward. Authorities stress that additional victims may exist and are encouraged to file reports.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to contact the Berks County Sheriff’s Office or submit an anonymous tip through the Berks County Sheriff mobile app. Officials emphasize that all tips are confidential.
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