Dothan Police identify wanted scam artist, seek help locating him

Dothan, Al.
Stephen Bernard Brown, black male, 43 years of age, of Colquitt, Georgia is WANTED for Second Degree Theft of Property. 
 

Stephen Bernard Brown

The Dothan Police Department has recently investigated a scam going on in our area. Investigators say Stephen Brown has posed as a sales representative of an electronics and furniture company and solicited business to at least one, and possibly more locations. One victim of the scam described the transaction to police saying Brown was very convincing as a salesman and received cash from her for items she believed she was purchasing. The suspect agreed to sell the victim two televisions, two chairs and a couch requesting half of the payment at the time of the agreement. The victim paid in cash and was told her items would be delivered later that day at which time the final balance would be due, unfortunately the transaction was a scam and promised items never arrived.

Investigators are releasing this information immediately in a three fold effort. First, police want to alert the public in an effort to stop any additional scams from occurring. Second, police believe more victims of this scam may recognize the offender and come forward with their case. Third, police have signed a warrant against Brown but have not located him and are asking anyone with information about the whereabouts of the suspect to call the Dothan Police Department or CrimeStoppers 334-793-7000.