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Former nursery school treasurer charged with theft
April 9, 2015
The Lambton OPP has charged a Wyoming woman after investigating a fraud complaint at a Petrolia nursery school.
Police say members of the Kiddie Korner Co- Op Nursery School called in police after noticing irregularities in the books since 2012.
Police have laid eight charges against the nursery school’s former treasurer, Isobel Coke, 60, including possession of property obtained by crime, theft under $5,000.
She’ll appear in court in Sarnia in June.
The OPP is asking for more information and witnesses in the investigation. They can call the OPP at 519-882-1011.
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