Norwalk Man Allegedly Defrauded Elderly Victims of $32,000: Police

Norwalk, CT - A 21-year-old Norwalk man was arrested this week on larceny charges after he allegedly bilked two different elderly victims of nearly $32,000 in home repairs he never did, according to police.

Angelo Bimbo was charged with first-degree and second-degree Larceny in connection with the two incidents, which are alleged to have occurred in March and May of this year.

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In the March case, police were notifed by a bank about the alleged financial exploitation when Bimbo used his Florida license as ID to cash $24,750 worth of checks from the victim. Bimbo had gone to the victim's home looking for work and allegedly promised to do repairs that he never did.

In the May incident, police were contacted by an elderly Norwalk resident claiming they had been swindled.

"The victim alleged that on May 2, Bimbo approached the victim in the victim’s driveway. Bimbo stated that the victim’s roof had a 'bubble' and that the driveway needed repairs. Bimbo obtained two checks totaling $7,000 to purchase supplies, however Bimbo did not return to begin the work. Bimbo eventually returned to the victim’s residence on May 12, at which time the victim contacted the police. However, Bimbo fled the scene prior to police arrival, leaving a half-sealed driveway, and abandoning a day laborer on the roof of the victim’s home."

Bimbo was held in lieu of a $31,650 bond and is scheduled to appear in court later this month.

Photo: Angelo Bimbo. Photo credit: Norwalk Police Department