Notorious scam-artist Dean Christopher Wright or 'Deano' has finally been apprehended by police in Morwell, Victoria.
Wright was operating under the name of Daniel O'Connor at the time of arrest.
The Bass Coast Police Department, who have been appealing to the public for information, announced that Wright had been apprehended, remanded into custody and was set to face court in July.
"Police would like to thank the community who helped locate and arrest Dean Wright after a recent appeal on this Eyewatch page.
"The 42-year-old from Mirboo North was arrested last Sunday and charged with numerous deception offences. As a result of the post, police received extra information and more offences were detected.
"Wright has been remanded in custody and will re-appear at court in July."
A number of repairers across Australia previously came forward, warning businesses about a panel beater scamming his way from shop to shop and taking advantage of shop owners desperate for tradesmen.
Going under multiple aliases, repairers claim that the con-artist had been peddling the same story, cross-country before ripping off owners.
Wright (who allegedly gave the surname White to one repairer in Goulburn, Victoria) spun a web to catch owners' good nature telling them both his marriage and car have broken down and he's been left without a dollar looking for immediate employment.
Most recently a repairer in Victoria had recieved a phone call from his apparent partner of five years, revealing that she had discovered his identity after going through his phone.
The repairer confirmed Wright's arrest after they were called in to give further statement regarding numerous unapproved payments on their credit card, made by Wright.
If you or anyone you know has also been scammed by Wright or O’Connor, contact Crimestoppers Victoria on 1800 333 000.