Worker going to jail for stealing thousands of coins from employer
November 12, 2008 by Fred HosierPosted in: Here comes the judge, In this week's e-newsletter, Latest News & Views, That's how they do it in ______
Unfortunately, stories about workers stealing from their employers and going to prison for it aren’t that unusual. But in this case, the worker stole hundreds of dollars in coins per day over the course of seven years.
David Hamilton was sentenced to three years in prison by a provincial court in Calgary, Canada for stealing $375,000 from Calgary Transit over the course of seven years.
Hamilton was responsible for sorting and counting fares. He would hide coins in bags and take them home in his knapsack, according to Canada.com.
His knapsack was probably heavier than the average worker’s. The amount he stole works out to at least $200 a day in coins.
Prosecutors say Hamilton used the money to support mistresses, go on vacations, and buy vehicles, homes and appliances.
He’s been ordered to pay full restitution. So far, Calgary Transit has recovered almost $250,000.
The transit agency says it’s added more security procedures to make sure this sort of thing doesn’t happen again.
November 12th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Sounds like he needed a change…………….
(sorry, couldn’t resist)
November 17th, 2008 at 11:43 am
Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. – Barack Obama