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Alert Issued For Wanted Man Who Posed As Contractor, Scamming Homeowners, Police Say

New York State Police investigators in the Hudson Valley are seeking the public’s assistance in locating a wanted man who posed as a contractor and bilked an area resident out of more than $1,500.

Shawn Abrams

Shawn Abrams

Photo Credit: New York State Police
An alert was issued for Shawn Abrams by New York State Police on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

An alert was issued for Shawn Abrams by New York State Police on Wednesday, June 9, 2021

Photo Credit: New York State Police

An alert was issued by State Police in Orange County from Troop F in Middletown for 47-year-old Shawn Abrams, who is wanted following his arrest for fourth-degree grand larceny last year.

Police said that an investigation into Abrams found that he agreed to do work on a home while posing as a contractor and received a payment of $1,600.

Abrams never did any work at the home and never attempted to return the money.

Investigators noted that Abrams "has a history of scamming homeowners out of money without finishing the agreed-upon job,” which led to the warrant for his arrest.

Abrams was described as being approximately 5-foot-6, weighing 125 pounds with brown hair and hazel eyes. Anyone with information regarding his whereabouts has been asked to contact New York State Police Troop F by calling (845) 344-5300 or emailing CrimeTip@troopers.ny.gov.

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