An area contractor has been charged with fraud.
Sarnia police investigated a number of complaints in regards to the proprietor of McMillan Flooring and Extra Inc.
It is alleged the 33-year-old defrauded a number of clients between Could and June.
Police mentioned the accused solicited enterprise from a number of clients throughout Lambton County and regardless of receiving deposits to safe flooring contracts, failed to satisfy his obligations, allegedly utilizing the funds for private acquire.
The enterprise proprietor has been charged with 5 counts every of fraud underneath $5,000 and theft underneath $5,000.
He is additionally charged with fraud over $5,000 and theft over $5,000.
Anybody with data concerning this investigation is requested to contact the Sarnia Police Service at 519-344-8861, Sarnia-Lambton Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), or on-line at p3tips.com.
Police remind householders to guard themselves from changing into a sufferer of fraud, get a number of quotes and verify references when coping with contractors.
Additionally get the whole lot in writing and by no means pay in full upfront.