Couple charged with stealing $33,000 from Lincoln nonprofits

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 03:19 · Archive

A former parent–teacher association treasurer and her husband face felony theft charges after more than $30,000 was stolen from two local nonprofits.

Valerie Craig, 36, and Thomas Craig, 48, turned themselves in on Wednesday and now face two counts of unlawful taking over $5,000. Police say approximately $22,514 was taken from the Meadow Lane PTA over the last two years. Investigators believe another $10,910 was stolen from Lincoln Nerd Fest, where Valerie also served as treasurer.

Both have bonds set at 10 per cent of $2,500, with their next court date scheduled for 12 November. In response to the thefts, the Meadow Lane PTA said it has since strengthened its financial controls. In a press release to families, the PTA stated: 'We understand that this is difficult news for our Meadow Lane community. The bad decisions of one individual can generate headlines that do not reflect the amazing community we have here. We know our staff and families will come together to support each other as we move forward.'

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• Couple charged after stealing more than $33,000 dollars from Lincoln nonprofitsA former parent–teacher association treasurer and her husband are facing felony theft charges after police said more than $30,000 was stolen from two local nonprofits.1011Now · 9 Oct, 02:52
• Couple charged after stealing more than $33,000 dollars from Lincoln nonprofitsA former parent–teacher association treasurer and her husband are facing felony theft charges after police said more than $30,000 was stolen from two local nonprofits.WOWT · 9 Oct, 02:52

In this story: Valerie Craig · Thomas Craig · Meadow Lane PTA · Lincoln Nerd Fest · Lincoln

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