An Oklahoma man is being sought by Benton Police Department detectives for questioning concerning several reports from residents of roof work scams. Levi Luke Jeffrey (6/16/72) of Spiro, Okla. is also wanted by authorities in Seminole County, Okla. for a fraud warrant.
Several residents have filed reports of a man driving a white truck stopping at their home, usually with another person, and making unasked for roof repairs before demanding money. The BNPD reminds citizens and business owners to beware of scams, and report any suspicious activities. Beware of strangers trying to influence you to let them onto your property and/or into your home. Beware of giving any banking information, including credit card numbers and check numbers, over the phone or over internet without checking the security level of the business.
Remember that officers can check if someone attempting to conduct business has a business permit filed with the city clerk’s office.
Anyone with information about the whereabouts of Levi Luke Jeffrey and/or has information about a possible scam, contact the the BNPD by calling 501-776-5948 or 501-315-TIPS. Individuals also may send us anonymous information to CRIMES (274637) with the keyword BNPD in the body of the text or go to www.crimereports.com to leave a tip. A crime tip can also be submitted via the official Benton Police Department app found on iTunes and Google Play.
