JCPD NEWS RELEASE
SUBJECT: | Theft of Property over $1,000 | DATE: | 10/11/17 | TIME: | 4:50 am |
PREPARED BY: | MPO II Robert Hall | APPROVED BY: | Lt. Billy Church | ||
On 10/10/17, officers of the Johnson City Police Department arrested 22 year old Claudea J. Romero, 109 Clinton Dr., Johnson City, and charged her with Theft of Property over $1,000.
At approximately 11:14 p.m., officers responded to Wal-Mart, 3111 Browns Mill Rd. in reference to an employee embezzling money. An investigation into the matter revealed Ms. Romero, while working as a cashier, had embezzled $3,719.68 in cash and merchandise between 09/07/17 and 10/10/17.
Ms. Romero was placed under arrest and transported to the Washington County Detention Center, where she is being held in lieu of a $5.000 bond. An arraignment is scheduled for 10/11/17, 1:45 pm, in Washington County General Sessions Court.