Crime & Safety

Joliet Contractor Wanted in 3 Counties for Fraud, Theft

Hisel allegedly "left two Joliet families with unfinished basements and thousands of dollars in debt​."

Police in Will, Grundy and DuPage County are all asking the same question: Where is Joseph M. Hisel?

Hisel, a Joliet contractor, is facing multiple theft and fraud charges and now has arrest warrants out for him.

According to a report from ABC 7, Hisel “left two Joliet families with unfinished basements and thousands of dollars in debt. They hired him through his business, JH Carpentry.”

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It’s also alleged that in Grundy County, Hisel took $5,000 to build and install a fence, but didn’t do any of the work. He also didn't show up for his court date

In DuPage County, Hisel was sentenced to 60 days in jail on a theft by deception charge, but never turned himself in.

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