BEACH PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- A Beach Park Domino's Pizza employee is behind bars after allegedly stealing nearly $28,000 from his employer.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office launched an investigation after it was discovered someone was stealing money from the Domino's Pizza located in the 38900-block of North Lewis Avenue.
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An investigation revealed Radley M. Kuersten, 20, was pocketing the daily deposits that he was tasked with taking to the bank, according to sheriff's officials.
Sheriff's Detectives recovered approximately $20,000 cash from Kuersten's home.
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Authorities believe Kuersten had been stealing from the restaurant for at least a month.
Kuersten has been charged with felony theft and remains at the Lake County jail pending his initial court hearing that is scheduled for Thursday morning.