More victims come forward after man arrested in alleged South Shore home repair scheme: police
![Patrice Lamer Longueuil police released this photo of Patrice Lamer, 36, who is accused of asking for deposits for home services like driveway paving and balcony repairs and then not finishing the job. (Source: Longueuil police)](/content/dam/ctvnews/en/images/2024/7/1/patrice-lamer-1-6947642-1719866125424.jpg)
Longueuil police say 11 more alleged victims have come forward after releasing information about a man who they say has defrauded multiple homeowners on Montreal's South Shore.
Police announced the arrest of Patrice Lamer, 42, on Tuesday morning after the accused allegedly asked for deposits for home repairs ranging from $450 to $3,700 in cash and then either did half the job or never did it all.
Fraud amounts exceeded $40,000, according to a news release, and the accused also offered other services, including painting, balcony repairs and interlocking paving.
Officers were initially contacted by several victims in Brossard, as well as one in Longueuil's Saint-Hubert neighbourhood.
As police investigated, more victims came forward, resulting in at least 20 criminal complaints this year in five different cities.
Police spokesperson Mélanie Mercille told CTV News that more alleged victims came forward on Tuesday.
Lamer was arrested after warrants were issued by Longueuil police and Roussillon police.
Longueuil police released a photo of him after his arrest and are asking any potential victims to call 450-463-7211.
Mercille advised residents to avoid handing over money before work on their homes is finished and to only "pay after the job is done."
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