Local 10 News Investigation Recovers $28,000 for Legally Blind 85-Year-Old Man

Roofing Scam and Investigation

• 🎯 An 85-year-old, legally blind man from North Miami was defrauded of $28,000 for a roofing job that was never completed.
• 💡 The alleged scam involved two men who promised a new roof but left little to no work done before disappearing.
• 🔍 A Local 10 News investigation played a crucial role in resolving the case.

Recovery and Settlement

• ✅ Following the media attention, the man has recovered all $28,000 of his money.
• 🤝 To get his money back, the victim had to sign a confidentiality agreement, preventing him from speaking to the news or prosecuting the individuals.
• 🗣️ While the victim cannot speak about the settlement, his neighbor and a North Miami Commissioner confirmed the recovery, crediting the police and media.

Identification and Warning

• 🕵️ Police identified the men as Joshua Mitchell and his adult son Chris.
• ⚠️ The Mitchells were previously investigated for an alleged driveway scam, where victims also signed confidentiality agreements to recover funds.
• ⚠️ Authorities warn that the individuals may use different names and are not state-licensed, urging caution if they knock on doors.