Woman Charged With Stealing Check From Monroe Business To Pay Rent

MONROE, Conn. -- A Terryville woman was arrested after she was accused of stealing a business check from her employer, Meineke Car Care Center on Main Street in Monroe, so she could pay her rent, according to the Monroe Courier.

Monroe police arrested a Terryville woman after she was accused of stealing a check from the Monroe business she worked for.
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K Reakes

06/13/2016 3:30 p.m.

Police said Kimberly Payne, 34, stole the check for $4,000 and cashed it. She turned herself in June 8 to Monroe police after a warrant was issued for her arrest, said the Monroe Courier.

Payne was charged with second-degree forgery and third-degree criminal attempt to commit larceny. She was released after posting a $1,000 bail, added the Monroe Courier.

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