Theft charges have been filed against a man accused of stealing at least $50,000. Richard McDermott allegedly took money from two homeowners who hired him to build pools, but he never completed the work. He received at least $25,000 from each victim, according to arrest warrants.

McDermott is accused of using the money for his own purposes, although the specifics of how it was used are not detailed. The cases involve two separate homeowners who were supposed to have pools built.

Further details about the case are available from Channel 2 Action News, including information obtained from arrest warrants and other sources.