The Brief

A contractor was arrested and charged with felony theft after allegedly taking over $5,100 for two garage doors that were never installed or delivered.

Phillip Wayne Parsons, owner of Phoenix Garage & Gates, is accused of keeping the funds after canceling the job.

The Sheriff’s Office is warning residents that contractor thefts are a growing offense and urging them to properly vet companies before hiring.

PARKER COUNTY, Texas - Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier said this case stems from reports of individuals hiring contractors to perform services who failed to either perform or complete services as agreed.

What we know:

36-year-old Phillip Wayne Parsons faces a felony charge of theft of property $2,500 to $30,000, following an investigation of Phoenix Garage & Gates, ow

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