Theft from employer highlights need for anti-fraud measures

News of a manager that stole more than £8,000 from his employer highlights the importance of having anti-theft measures in place. Tony Cowles, 39, took the money whilst in charge at Costa Coffee in Newmarket, Ipswich Crown Court heard.

Cowles, who pleaded guilty to theft from an employer, claimed that he had been under pressure at work when he “snapped” en route to a managers’ meeting in Ipswich on 24 June 2008.With takings amounting to £8,195 still in the boot ... (360 more words)

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