Reggio Emilia: employee accused of theft from cafe cash register

A 60-year-old woman residing in Reggio Emilia has been reported to the Public Prosecutor's Office following allegations of aggravated and continuous theft from a local cafe. Carabinieri investigations suggest the employee exploited her position to repeatedly withdraw money from the cash register.

The owner of the establishment became suspicious due to discrepancies between daily sales and the cash on hand. Surveillance footage from September 21 reportedly documented 12 separate instances in a single day where the employee allegedly took banknotes and coins, totaling over 100 euros in just a few hours. The behavior is believed to have continued through September 28.

While the specific incidents captured on video are documented, the business owner has reported potential losses dating back several months, estimating a total deficit exceeding 15,000 euros. Investigators are currently reviewing accounting records to verify the full extent of the missing funds. The suspect has reportedly admitted to the unauthorized withdrawals.