Cases in Maine, Pennsylvania, Florida and Maryland involve allegations of theft, fraud, unlicensed contracting and payments for roofing work that was never performed.
The defendants stole a combined total of $1.8 million from the U.S. Treasury, cashing checks and using a company bank account to launder the stolen funds.
A Florida man was arrested for stealing roofing materials from two jobsites after deputies and the roofing company tracked down the stolen materials with help from an Apple AirTag.
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Security footage shows thieves stealing about $30,000 in roofing equipment from an Orlando jobsite, with suspects caught on camera discussing the crime before taking various tools and materials.
Roofing materials continue to be a target for thieves, and a recent rash of robberies are hurting productivity and the bottom line for contractors and suppliers alike.