Arrest for bogus tow truck scam

CLAY COUNTY, Fla. -- Police in Clay County have arrested the man they believe is responsible for a bogus tow truck scam.

Detectives arrested Robert Hyers for a recent series of schemes to defraud.  He's accused of calling his victims on the phone claiming to be a tow truck driver.  He would claim he was towing a vehicle for the business next door to the incident location.  He would ask for $85 to cover the bill, saying that the business would give the money back later.  It was a scam.

The suspect was picked out of a photo lineup.  Police say there are also similar cases he may be connected to in Duval, St. Johns and Nassau Counties.