December 17, 2009

Alleged Scam Artist Caught Quickly After Photo Released(CA. USA)

Alleged scam artist caught quickly after photo released
By Eyewitness News staff
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. –

Police have arrested a man accused of preying on Good Samaritans.

Larry Maldonado was booked into Kern County Jail on Monday on suspicion of committing five counts of petty theft with a prior, five counts elder abuse, one count of burglary and an attempt of petty theft with a prior.

Maldonado was caught with the aid of a public tip after police released his photo earlier in the day. He allegedly scammed people out of money by telling them he needed help with serious family emergencies.



SOURCE:     The Bakersfield Now
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