NEWS RELEASE
NIAGARA REGIONAL POLICE SERVICE
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In January of 2021, detectives from the Central Fraud Unit with the Niagara Regional Police Service (NRPS), commenced in investigation into a theft that took place at a St. Catharines medical office.
Investigation revealed that between July of 2020 and January of 2021 a female employee had allegedly stolen in excess of $50,000. The suspect is believed to have issued refunds to her personal credit card.
As a result of the investigation, detectives were able to identify the female suspect.
On May 11, 2021, the suspect was arrested.
Erica Coughlin-Phillips (37 years old), of St. Catharines was arrested and charged with the following offence of:
- Theft over $5,000
Coughlin-Phillips was held in custody and attended a bail hearing that took place on May 11, 2021.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Niagara Regional Police Service at 905-688-4111, at extension 1009052.
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