The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Yonkers man for an incident that occurred on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:47 AM in Malverne.
According to detectives, in October 2024, a 78 year old female victim was approached at her home by an unknown male claiming that she needed a new roof. The victim agreed to have construction work done for an estimated $70,000 but over the next couple months, the male kept requesting more and more money. The victim issued multiple checks totaling $398,000 and the work has not been completed.
On Tuesday, September 9, 2025, the Defendant Michael Anderson, 35, of 189 Winfred Avenue was placed under arrest when he responded to the victim’s home to pick up a check for $75,000. The investigation is ongoing for the additional unknown male involved in this incident.
Defendant Michael Anderson is charged with Attempted Grand Larceny 4th Degree. He was released on an Appearance Ticket and taken into custody by US Immigration Customs Enforcement (ICE) Agents.
Detectives request anyone who may have been a victim of the above defendant to contact the Fifth Squad at (516) 573 – 6553.