Newport Beach Police Seek Victims of Dent-Repair Scam

Detectives in Newport Beach are looking for residents who might have fallen victim to an auto-dent repair scam.

Police said the search for victims was prompted by an Oct. 22 incident. At about 3 p.m., a resident in the 1400 block of Galaxy Drive was approached by two suspects who offered to fix a dent on her vehicle.

The two men followed the victim to an ATM where she withdrew $300 to cover materials for the job. After she gave them the money, the men left and never returned, according to Newport Beach police. 

The suspects drove a newer model, white four-door Toyota Camry, police said. One of the men was described as a 5-foot-8, 160-pound Hispanic with blue eyes and brown hair. He wore a black jacket, blue jeans and said his name was Justin.

The second suspect was described as a 5-foot-10, 150-pound Hispanic in his mid-20s. He wore a white T-shirt and blue jeans. He said his name was Adam.

Anyone with information should contact Newport Beach police Sgt. Evan Sailor at 949-644-3765.