Mystery man accused of collecting deposits for apartment in the Bronx

THE BRONX (WABC) -- Police are searching for a man who is wanted in a rental apartment scam in the Bronx.

The man reportedly bet three different people back in May about an apartment near the Botanical Garden on Marion Avenue. Each victim gave him a security deposit.

Police say the scam netted the suspect $3,900.

There were no injuries reported in the incident.