Tub contractor faces grand larceny charges
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Florida-based contractor William Becker, 46, took deposits totaling $21,600 from three county residents after he opened a booth in October 2007 at the Home Improvement Show at Pace University, county officials said.
“These consumers needed the walk-in tubs to improve their quality of life,” said Consumer Protection Director Gary Brown. “Instead, this turned into their worst consumer nightmare, paying thousands of dollars and receiving nothing in return.”Home owners in Pennsylvania and Florida have made similar complaints against Becker, who has addresses in Florida and New Jersey, county officials said.
Becker is charged with two felony counts of grand larceny 3rd for allegedly taking deposits from residents of Yorktown and New Rochelle and never installing the tubs. County officials added that they anticipate that charges will also be filed in a third case involving a Mount Vernon resident that remains under investigation.
Brown said other Westchester residents who believe they were victimized by Becker can call his office at 914-995-2155.
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