Deputies looking for man wanted in Craigslist scam | Crime

STATESVILLE, NC (WBTV) -  The Iredell County Sheriff’s Office needs your help in locating a man wanted in a Craigslist scam.

Troy Lee Waters, 45, is wanted in Iredell County for Obtaining Property by False Pretense, according to a news release from the Iredell County Sheriff's Office.

Waters is also wanted in three states for similar crimes.  

Deputies say he is using multiple aliases when buying hot tubs from persons who post their ads on Craigslist.  

Waters will contact the seller, show up at their residence and write them a check that cannot be cashed or deposited, due to the fact that the checks are being written on a closed account, according to the release.  

Waters operates under the business name of Lake, Land and Sea and is believed to be driving a 2006 Silver Toyota Highlander, North Carolina License Plate number YYT-8074.  It is also believed, that the vehicle may have a South Carolina Registration Plate on it at times. 

The vehicle may also be pulling a trailer specifically designed to haul hot tubs. Waters is believed to live in the southern Iredell County or Northern Mecklenburg area.  If you see Waters, please contact your local Law Enforcement agency as well as Iredell County Crime Stoppers at 704-662-1340.

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