MIAMI (WSVN) - A 71-year-old Miami woman has been arrested on charges of grand theft and organized scheme to defraud after allegedly stealing a substantial sum from her workplace.
According to an arrest form, between Jan. 24, 2019, and Jan. 19, 2023, Maria Alzarate was employed at Chevron Gas Station located at 13700 SW 8th St. Surveillance footage from October 2022 to January 2023 allegedly shows her altering customer transactions, keeping cash and redeeming scratch-off lottery tickets for personal benefit.
The owner of the business reviewed the footage, which revealed that Alzarate had stolen approximately $22,455.12 over the course of her employment.
On Monday, Aug. 28, Alzarate was arrested and taken to the Miami-Dade Police Hammocks District Station. She was read her Miranda rights and reportedly provided a confession. She now faces charges in relation to her alleged thefts.
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