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Worker going to jail for stealing thousands of coins from employer

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Unfortunately, stories about workers stealing from their employers and going to prison for it aren’t that unusual. But in this case, the worker stole hundreds of dollars in coins per day over the course of seven years.

David Hamilton was sentenced to three years in prison by a provincial court in Calgary, Canada for stealing $375,000 from Calgary Transit over the course of seven years.

Hamilton was responsible for sorting and counting fares. He would hide coins in bags and take them home in his knapsack, according to Canada.com.

His knapsack was probably heavier than the average worker’s. The amount he stole works out to at least $200 a day in coins.

Prosecutors say Hamilton used the money to support mistresses, go on vacations, and buy vehicles, homes and appliances.

He’s been ordered to pay full restitution. So far, Calgary Transit has recovered almost $250,000.

The transit agency says it’s added more security procedures to make sure this sort of thing doesn’t happen again.


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