Florida coordinator charged with stealing $84,000 from Girl Scouts
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A Florida coordinator for the Girl Scouts is facing theft and fraud charges after authorities say she stole more than $84,000 from the organization.
The Sarasota County Sheriff's Office said in a press release Wednesday that 41-year-old Stephanie Person was member services coordinator for Girl Scouts of Gulfcoast Florida.
Authorities say she oversaw 500 troop funds and handled banking.
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According to the sheriff's office, Person was able to transfer Girl Scout money to herself using an inactive account. Investigators say five Girl Scout troops sustained losses of $84,760.
The sheriff's office said Person told them she planned to pay the money back but was unable to stop because the theft was so easy.
Person jailed on a $9,000 bond Wednesday. Court records did not show an attorney to represent her.