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Wilton Man Man Nabbed For $17K Rip-Off From Estate Sale, Police Say

A local man was charged with larceny for allegedly selling $17,000 in goods at a Fairfield County estate sale and did not turn the money over to the victim's estate, according to authorities.

Nick Hatch

Nick Hatch

Photo Credit: Wilton Police Department

Nick Hatch, age 28, of Wilton, was charged on Friday, Jan. 27, after turning himself in to Wilton Police, said Lt. Gregg Phillipson, of the Wilton Police.

According to Phillipson, Hatch entered into a contract to sell items from the victim's estate. The items were sold, however, Hatch allegedly failed to provide the money owed to the victim per their agreement.

The amount of the fraud was in excess of $12,000, Phillipson said.

He was charged with larceny and held on a $50,000 bond and was transported to Stamford Superior Court for arraignment.

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