NCPD: Man Charged in Taking Money for Scam Construction Jobs that He Never Completed
The Sixth Squad reports the arrest of a Harrison man for an incident that occurred on Monday, January 8, 2024 at 2:55 pm in Great Neck.
According to Detectives, Sixth Precinct officers responded to an Aster Lane residence for a possible Burglary in progress. After a thorough investigation officers were able to locate Robert Stewart, 39, of 248 Harrison Avenue, Harrison, in front of 4630 Iris Lane and he was placed under arrest without incident.
Defendant Stewart was charged with Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2nd Degree and three Solicitation violations. He was arraigned on Tuesday, January 09, 2024 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempsead.
Subsequent to the investigation it was determined that the defendant was also responsible for a Grand Larceny that occurred in Great Neck on Thursday, January 04, 2024. The defendant was soliciting work for construction jobs on homes, he would accept partial payment for these jobs then never complete the work.
Detectives request if anyone feels they may also have been a victim of the defendant to contact the Sixth Squad at 516-573-6653 or call 911. All callers will remain anonymous.