PERRY TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Jefferson County man is facing charges related to the theft of over $240,000 from his Hamilton-area employer.
An arrest warrant was issued for 47-year-old Larry W. Depp, of Punxsutawney, on Wednesday, according to Punxsutawney-based State Police Tpr. Rupp.
The following charges were filed against Depp on Tuesday:
- Theft By Unlawful Taking-Movable Property, Felony 2
- Theft By Deception-False Impression, Felony 2
- Receiving Stolen Property, Felony 2
- Forgery – Unauthorized Act In Writing, Felony 3 (35 counts)
The charges stem from the alleged theft of $243,026.75 worth of abrasive materials while Depp was employed at Production Abrasives INC. on Sheesley Way, Perry Twp., Jefferson County.
He allegedly utilized several business names to purchase items fraudulently from Production Abrasives and then sold the products to various individuals.
Tpr. Rupp says the identity of those individuals is not known at this time.
The alleged criminal activity occurred between January 2014 and December 2016.
DEPP was a supervisor at the facility and a trusted employee for several years, according to Tpr. Rupp.
The case remains under investigation.
Additional information on the case is expected to be released later today.
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