Ocean View- The Delaware State Police Financial Crimes Unit is investigating a business in which customers purchased appliances and the items have not been received.

The investigation began in the beginning of February 2019, when Troopers were made aware of an incident in which a customer purchased appliances from Coastal Maytag located at 30459 Cedar Neck Road and the items were never delivered.

Further investigation revealed that numerous customers have purchased appliances in which they either have paid in full or in part and have not received the merchandise or any type of refund.  To date, a total of approximately 30 fraudulent complaints have been filed with the Delaware State Police regarding Coastal Maytag.

Coastal Maytag remains closed at this time.  The case continues to remain under investigation by the Delaware State Police Troop 4, Financial Crimes Unit.  There have been no charges filed at this time.  Detectives will be working in conjunction with the Attorney General’s Office in reference to this case. Detectives are asking that if you believe you are a victim of this crime to please attempt to report your case by May 1, 2019 to Detective McCabe at 302-856-5850.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333, via the internet at www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com.

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released: 032119 1054

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