Pool Job Never Done: Wall Charges Man With Theft By Deception

WALL, NJ — A months-long Wall police investigation has ended with the arrest of Neptune man, charged with theft by deception in connection with a supposed pool repair.

On July 24, Matthew Lloyd, 28, of Neptune was charged with theft by deception, a third-degree offense, Wall police said.

The charge stems from an incident in which Lloyd is charged with taking a $4,000 payment from a Wall resident for work to on their pool - but never returned to do the work.

The investigation took several months to develop a suspect in the incident, Wall Capt. Chad Clark said.

Lloyd was arrested and released on summons. Patrolman Michael Cacciatore was the investigating officer.

The defendant was not an employee of a company.

No information was available about Lloyd's legal representation.