A Kunkletown man charged with ripping off 19 customers in a web-based business failed to show up for court Tuesday.

Robert W. Scifo, owner of the now defunct Crown Food Carts was scheduled for trial on Tuesday, after charges were filed for scamming 19 people in Pennsylvania, California, Colorado, North Carolina, Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, New Jersey, New York and Iowa.

Scifo failed to appear for his trial and a bench warrant has been issued for his arrest.

Officials say between November 2016 and October 2017 SCIFO, collected $51,227.83 from 19 consumers and then either delivered less than what was ordered, or in many cases collected deposits and delivered nothing at all. People said they paid for food carts or related parts and either received nothing or products that represented a fraction of the value ordered.

On Nov. 1, 2017, charges were filed on behalf of six consumers or businesses.

On Feb. 27, 2018, additional charges were filed.

Consumers have continued to file complaints and Scifo is facing additional charges.

If you know the whereabouts of Scifo please contact Chief Detective Eric J. Kerchner at 570-517-3109.