BITING OFF MORE THAN THEY CAN CHEW
3 Crazy Cases of Employee Theft
When employees steal from the businesses that hire them, it is hardly a laughing matter. That being said, some cases of in-house theft and fraud are so outrageous that we can’t help but chuckle a little. Here are a few cases where employees went to outrageous lengths, or maybe just bit off more than they could chew, when stealing from their employers. THE WORLD’S LONGEST CASE OF JURY DUTY Joseph Winstead appeared to be partaking in a public service that most Americans disdain — jury duty. He was absent from his job as a postal worker in Washington DC for 144 days, claiming to be a part of an extended federal trial. In reality, Winstead had been excused before the deliberations began, but he fabricated court documents to continue getting a paycheck while he took an extremely long vacation. The postal service paid him $40,000 during that time, and he might never have gotten caught — if he didn’t try the same stunt three years later. A LOVE OF NUMBERS When an employee, or former employee, steals items from a workplace, you would expect them to take the PCs, laptops, or other expensive electronics. This was not the case for one Directory Plus employee, who hoarded over 100,000 phone books in three storage units over the course of four years.
recipe title worth of quarters, dimes, and nickels by hiding them in his bag. Talk about literally nickel-and-diming your way through a theft! Forty-two percent of occupational theft and fraud cases were perpetrated by employees in 2014, and many of those cases occur because of keys that w re never returned during personnel changes. Let Pop-A-Lock rekey your business, so you can prevent any case of employee theft. And while just one of these books may not be worth much, all together this employee’s stash was worth over $500,000. PENNIES ON THE DOLLAR Similarly, you would never expect an intentional thief to hoard pocket change, but David Hamilton, a former Calgary Transit employee, did just that. Over the course of seven years, Hamilton stole $375,000
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EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT On Paula and Richard
Paula and Richard Arensman are both instrumental members of Pop- A-Lock, working together as the management team at the Louisville office. Between the two of them, they have over three decades of experience and have taken on nearly every position available at Pop-A-Lock in that time. Their vast experience makes them one of the best management teams in the Pop- A-Lock system.
Richard was first promoted after only six months working as a car door unlocking technician, which is evidence of both his and Paula’s work ethic. They’re quick to take the lead, and they run a tight ship in Louisville. Without their leadership, Pop- A-Lock Louisville would no doubt look much different. Richard is an avid gun and movie collector, and Paula loves swimming. They both love spending time with family and friends, especially their 4-year-old grandson, Keegan, who, along with his father, lives with them.
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