The St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office and the Duluth Police Department are conducting a joint investigation into a local business named Hicks Window and Door. Several people have recently reported paying thousands of dollars to this business for window and other residential remodel work. The agreed upon work was not completed, and these customers were not refunded any money. The owner of Hicks Window and Door is cooperating with the investigation.

The total amount paid by customers for unfinished goods or services appears to be an excess of $100,000. However, at this time it is believed there...