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Matthew Ostrander, wanted by the Pulaski County Sheriff's Office

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Updated: 2/02/2012 9:32 pm

Published: 2/02/2012 9:30 pm

LITTLE ROCK, AR – A Conway man is wanted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office after he took money to do roof repairs at a Morgan home, but reportedly failed to do those repairs.

According to the sheriff’s office report, 41-year-old Matthew Ostrander took an insurance check for $7,936 in June of 2011 to fix the roof of a home on Highway 365 North. The homeowners say the repairs were never done. At the time Ostrander was operating under the company name Arkansas Storm Recovery, shortly thereafter changing the name to Arkansas Custom Roofing.

The sheriff’s office says that “Ostrander has been the subject of fraud allegations before and frequently changes his business name to avoid further action.”

Ostrander was believed to be driving a newer Hummer SUV at the time of the incident. There are no vehicles currently registered to him.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of Ostrander, please contact the Pulaski County CRIMESTOPPERS tip line at 340-TIPS.

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rock pile - 2/3/2012 4:19 PM

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Never pay for ANY job up front. If the contractor cannot do the job without being paid, get another contractor. If the contractor wants to be paid for material, YOU purchase the material and YOU have it delivered.

whocares - 2/3/2012 4:12 PM

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thats for anybody, business etc.

whocares - 2/3/2012 3:53 PM

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so he actually thought he was going to get away with taking folks money for no work, listen i currently do P.I work for a reasonable price, i would be able to get all the info you need

happy to be me - 2/3/2012 10:26 AM

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We would all be fat if we were eating high on the hog from someone elses money.

dilligaf - 2/3/2012 7:41 AM

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People like this is why there were new rules put in place as of January 1, 2012. If anyone is doing a repair or any type of work on a home/building, they must have a license from the state contractors board. This includes roofers. The only people it does not apply to is plumbers, heat and air, electrical and any other person that already has a license from the state for what they do. People, please, check for their licenses, check references, do not pay up front and check the BBB on anyone that you are looking to hire. And check with your local city to see if any permits are required. CYA.

Tired - 2/3/2012 6:29 AM

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Now this SOB needs to lay off the thieving...i don't give a rats behind about the cheese burgers...no on second thought turn him loose and turn your head

amberjack - 2/3/2012 6:09 AM

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Fatboy needs to lay off the cheese burgers and fries

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