Here is another employee theft investigation that Loss Prevention Systems conducted for a client. An employee theft investigation is usually very quick. We specialize in this area and can solve most of these situations to your company’s satisfaction. Of course the names have been changed to protect the guilty.

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Internal Theft Investigative Case Report

On September 24th, an employee theft investigation was initiated by Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) at the request of Mr. X, Director of Operations.

Mr. X stated that S. Jones, Head Cashier, had suspected of beening involved in the theft of merchandise.

During an interview with Jones, she admitted to the theft of $990 in merchandise and $1,500 in cash from the store.  Jones stated that she stole merchandise by only ringing up part of a sale when friends would come into the store.  Jones stole cash by doing fraudulent returns and pocketing the money.  Jones incorporated her admissions into a written and signed statement.

During an interview with Suzy Young, Cashier, Young admitted to the theft of $5,400 in merchandise and $3,035 in cash from the store.  Young stated that she stole merchandise by only partially ringing up a sale for friends when they were coming into the store.  Young stated that in collusion with Jones she would steal cash by doing fraudulent returns.  Young incorporated her admissions into a written and signed statement.

During an interview with Debbie Dummy, Cashier, Dummy admitted to the theft of $163 in merchandise. Dummy stated she would steal items of interest to her such as xxxxx by simply walking out of the store without paying for them.  On several occasions she gave small merchandise items to friends in exchange for cash, which she pocketed.  Dummy incorporated her admissions into a written and signed statement.

During an interview with Mary Not-so-bright, Cashier, Not-so-bright admitted to the theft of $200 in merchandise from the store.  Not-so-bright stated that in collusion with Young, she gave away merchandise to friends by only ringing up part of the merchandise and giving the balance away.  Not-so-bright also stated that she stole several items for herself.  Not-so-bright incorporated her admissions into a written and signed statement.

During an interview with David Johnson, Assistant Manager, Johnson stated that he had been removing large quantities of merchandise from both the xxx and xxx stores.  Johnson said that he would ring the merchandise up using the training mode on the register, and then deliver the merchandise to a (client) customer. Johnson would give this customer a 30 percent discount. The customer in turn would then write a check, which Johnson would ring into the register anywhere from 1 to 7 days later.  During the interview Johnson produced one of the checks.  However, the check listed Johnson as the payee. Harris incorporated his admissions into a written and signed statement.

All information and investigative facts developed during this investigation were turned over to Mr X, Director of Operations.

Notes: Routinely our employee theft investigation work turns up more evidence of internal theft by other employees. It is like grabbing a thread and pulling, the cloth unravels.  This employee theft investigation took approximately 2 days to complete including the report.

For more information about internal theft or employee theft contact us at employee theft investigation or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia

 

When Loss Prevention Systems does an internal theft investigation we produce a report at the conclusion. Most of our investigations only take a day or so to conduct. Here is one from a recent investigation. The names have been changed to protect the guilty.

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Investigative Case Report

On January 18, an internal theft investigation was initiated by Loss Prevention Systems, Inc. (LPSI) at the request of Mr. X, Executive Vice President.

Mr. X stated that David Jones (not his real name), Stock Clerk, had made unauthorized changes in the POS security functions.  It was established that Jones had accessed the POS system and given himself authorization to process voids, refunds and other management level functions.  Mr. X terminated Jones for his actions. Investigation by LPSI did not show any suspicious transactions related to these unauthorized management level functions.

During an interview with Jones, he admitted to the theft of $2,250 in merchandise and $480 in cash from the store.  Jones stated that he stole merchandise by simply walking out the door with it or putting it outside the backdoor and picking it up later. Jones stole cash by doing fraudulent discounts on merchandise for friends and ex-employees.  No evidence could be found involving fraudulent refunds or voids.

It was learned during the investigation that Jones is on probation in (a Georgia ) County for employee theft from a previous employer. Jones incorporated his admissions into a written and signed statement.

All information and investigative facts developed during this internal theft investigation were turned over to Mr. X. Additionally, law enforcement officers will be contacted and criminal charges will be filed. A copy of this file will be forwarded to Legal Counsel.

Notes: This internal theft investigation could have been easily prevented. The problem started with loose controls, which allowed an employee thief to give himself access to the company’s computer and POS systems. In addition a stock clerk was given access to exit the rear of the store without management be present.

A background check would have brought the previous criminal conviction for employee theft to light when he applied for work with our client.

For more information on employee theft or employee theft investigation contact us at internal theft or call 1.770.426.0547 – Atlanta Georgia